- Author
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French, J. L.
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Eaton, H. N.
- Title
- Self-Siphonage of Fixture Traps.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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BMS 126
October 15, 1951
35 p.
- Keywords
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plumbing
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water
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seals
- Abstract
- This paper describes the methods used and the results obtained in an experimental investigation of the self-siphonage of fixture traps in plumbing systems. Self-siphonage is the reduction in depth of the water seal in the trap by flow from the fixture that discharges through the trap. The different factors that affect self-siphonage are determined, and methods for reducing the ill effects of self-siphonage are suggested. Finally, recommendations and conclusions in a form suitable for use by code-writing authorities are presented.