Introduction DRAINAGE CHAMBER Inspection chambers in the drainage system come with a removable lid and are connected to the drain pipes at surface level to allow inspection of the drains pipes. However, these inspection chambers do not allow the entry of a person physically, but inspection can be done using several inspection tools. Drainage chambers…
Introduction DRAINAGE NON RETURN VALVE: Sometimes, especially in the monsoon months, the drains and toilets start to clog and the waste we have flushed out starts to creep back in. This happens when the drainage non return valve fails. Drainage Non return valves are simple devices that prevent the damage to the infrastructures caused by…
Introduction AIR ADMITTANCE VALVES Air admittance valves are pressure-activated valves that allow air to enter into the drainage systems. These valves are one-way valves and allow movement of air in only one direction. The air that enters through air admittance valves prevents the siphonage of the traps. The valve allows the air to enter only…
Introduction AAV VALVE FOR VENTS AAV Valves are Air admittance valves that deal with the negative pressure building up inside the plumbing systems and prevent the siphonage of traps. Siphonage is filling up of liquid in a container placed in the lower position, thus filling up of the traps.AAV air admittance valves are installed after…
Introduction In the realm of home plumbing, sink bottle traps are often an unsung hero in maintaining kitchen hygiene and preventing plumbing issues. Though they might seem like a minor detail, these fixtures play a critical role in ensuring the functionality and cleanliness of your kitchen sink. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what…
Introduction WASH BASIN BOTTLE TRAP: Wash basin bottle trap fittings have a bottle like structure connected to a pipe at one end. This Basin bottle trap is connected below the wash basin and it contains some amount of water at all times to act as a seal against the foul smelling gases that come up…
Introduction PVC BOTTLE TRAP All you need to know about Bottle traps is here. PVC bottle traps are fittings connected to the drain pipes under the wash basin sinks. CP bottle traps keep the basins hygienic by not letting the debris block the pipes, meanwhile preventing harmful gases from the sewer pipes from escaping into…
Introduction WC CONNECTOR: WC connector pipes connect the toilet pans with the soil drain pipes that are present underground and are a part of the underground drainage system. Toilet connectors are a very important fitting and thus are available in varying types like : Straight WC pan connector – Generally used with wall mounted toilet pans, these…
Introduction PAN CONNECTORS : Toilet pan connectors are wide, large diameter pipes that connect the toilet pans with the toilet drain pipes. Toilet pan Connectors are an integral part of toilet plumbing as they are responsible for the flow of human waste from the toilet pans to the toilet drain pipes.These pipes are of larger…
Introduction BACKFLOW PREVENTER: Backflow preventer has another name, and that is, Non return valve.Just as the name suggests, Backflow preventers prevent the backwards flow of the wastewater into the homes and buildings.This is a very crucial function, especially in flood prone areas and in monsoon months. All infrastructures must have Sewer backflow preventer and drainage…