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BACK VENTING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1992-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- back vent
1, record 1, English, back%20vent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- back venting 2, record 1, English, back%20venting
- venting 2, record 1, English, venting
- vent 2, record 1, English, vent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual vent for a plumbing fixture located on the downstream (sewer) side of a trap to protect the trap against siphonage. 3, record 1, English, - back%20vent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Branch vent installed primarily for the purpose of protecting fixture traps from self-siphonage. 4, record 1, English, - back%20vent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arrière-évent
1, record 1, French, arri%C3%A8re%2D%C3%A9vent
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1975-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- back venting 1, record 2, English, back%20venting
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- venting 1, record 2, English, venting
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a ... system of pipes connected to the drainage pipes of a plumbing system for the purpose of supplying or removing air to relieve pressure above or below atmospheric. 1, record 2, English, - back%20venting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réseau de ventilation secondaire 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20ventilation%20secondaire
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évacuation des eaux usées. (...) Il est recommandé de créer un réseau de conduites assurant la ventilation secondaire des siphons de tous les appareils. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20de%20ventilation%20secondaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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