PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES Flashcards
are approved-type installed receptacles, devices or appliances supplied with water or liquid-borne wastes & discharge such wastes into the drainage system to which they may be directly or indirectly connected. Industrial or commercial tanks, vats & similar processing equipment are not plumbing fixtures, but may be connected to or discharge into approved traps or plumbing fixtures as approved for in this Code. (Sec. 217.10 NPC 1999)
Plumbing Fixtures
are receptacles or receivers attached to the plumbing system other than a trap in which water or waste may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing treatment facility and point of discharge.
Plumbing Fixtures
What are the common types of Plumbing Fixtures?
- Water Closet
- Lavatory
- Bathtub /Shower
- Kitchen Sink
- Bidet
- Urinal
is a plumbing fixture used to receive human excrement & to discharge it through a waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium.
Water Closet
Water Closets are classified according to:
- Design
- Make
- Flushing Mechanism Used
- Shape
- Installation
What are the types of water closet as to Design?
- Siphon Washdown
- Siphon Jet
- Siphon Vortex
- Reverse Trap
It is the least expensive but the noisiest; Only small amount of standing water, susceptible to fouling, staining & contamination
Siphon Washdown
The jet being submerged, introduces water underwater so that its operation is entirely muffled. It has a large amount of standing water to prevent fouling
Siphon Jet
This type of bowl develops its flushing action through the water entering the diagonal holes around the rim which creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the center.
- Siphon Vortex
The trap way located at the rear eliminated the bulge at the front. The design of the bowl plus its large water area & quietness in operation, makes it desirable than the siphon washdown.
- Reverse Trap
What are the type of water closets as to Make?
- One-Piece
- Close Coupled
- Pail Flush
- Squat bowl
The water closet fixture is manufactured with the bowl & the flush tank molded into a single unit
One-Piece
A water closet wherein the flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl. It is a two-piece model.
Close Coupled
A water closet comprising only of a bowl without a flush tank. Flushing action is obtained only through water poured from a pail or bucket. This is used in areas where running water system is not available.
Pail Flush
A water closet that is other wise known as “eastern type” water closet since the user assumes a squatting position rather than a sitting position.
Squat bowl
What are the types of water closets as to Flushing Mechanism Used?
- Flush Tank
- Flush Valve
Holds a supply of water for flushing the water closet. It flushes 3 to 6 liters.
Flush Tank
is a valve designed to supply a fixed quantity of water for flushing purposes. It is activated by direct water pressure without the use of a flush tank. It requires a flow pressure of 69 to 138 kPa (10 to 20 psi)
Flush Valve
What are the types of water closets as to Shape?
- Round Front
- Elongated Front
is more comfortable but occupies a larger space. Water closet bowls for public use shall be the elongated type.
Elongated Front
is intended for installation on a limited space.
Round Front
What are the types of water closet as to installation?
- Free Standing or Floor Mounted
- Wall Hung or Wall Mounted