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Record 1 2015-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
CONT

The use of so-called "high-up" tanks is so infrequent now that they may be considered as practically obsolete. Low-down tanks are most commonly used in household installation ....

CONT

Low-down flush tanks are preferred to high-up tanks, are more pleasing in appearance, and can be prevented against back siphonage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
CONT

Réservoirs bas. De plus grande contenance que les réservoirs hauts pour que le volume supplée à la hauteur de chute. (...) Ils sont silencieux que les réservoirs hauts. Leur montage se fait directement sur la cuvette ou par un coude de chasse.

CONT

Réservoir de chasse bas. L'utilisation de cet appareil est indiquée lorsque la cuvette est d'un type à action siphonique (nécessitant une quantité d'eau très importante).

Spanish

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