3. Fixtures. Flashcards
- What is water closet chair?
It is a supporting device for wall-hung water closets. Closet chairs are usually made of cast iron in an ell shape.The foot of the chair is buried in the floor and the upright part of the chair is behind the finished wall, with bolts extending through the wall for hanging the closet bowl.
- What is a domestic garbage grinder?
A domestic garbage grinder or food waste disposer is a plumbing-connected appliance for grinding food waste into very small particles and flushing it away through the drainage system of a building. It effectively disposes of practically all food waste with the possible exception of large bones, but is not designed to handle metal or glass.
- What is gas appliance?
A gas appliance is any device which utilizes gas fuel to produce light, heat, or power.
- In reference to a gas burner, what is an “air mixer”?
It is that portion of an injection (Bunsen) type burner into which the primary air is introduced.
- In reference to a gas burner, what is an “air shutter”?
An air shutter is an adjustable device for varying the size of the primary air inlet or inlets.