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Record 1 2003-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Sewers and Drainage
DEF

In plumbing, a running trap installed in the building drain to prevent a free circulation of air between the drainage system of the building and the building sewer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Égouts et drainage
DEF

Garde hydraulique installée entre l'égout de maison et le branchement pour empêcher la remontée des odeurs de l'égout (et des rats).

CONT

[...] l'autorité publique peut demander de placer avant le branchement à l'égout, soit un siphon disconnecteur soit un tabouret siphoïde, de façon à retenir le maximum de matière lourde [...]

OBS

[...] by-pass d'aération sur le siphon disconnecteur prévu à la sortie de l'immeuble.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tuberías y accesorios
  • Alcantarillas y drenaje
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