Sanitary Appliances
These appliances collect and remove waste matter.
They are generally grouped into two categories:
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soil appliances
waste water appliances.
Types of sanitary appliance :
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Waste water appliances.
Bidets, wash basins, sinks, showers/bath tub, drinking fountains
Soil appliance
Water closet (trap types = p, q, s), urinal
Design requirement for sanitary appliances
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Durable, easily to clean, non-absorbent surface
Usually made from ceramic ware, vitreous enameled cast
Water Closet
Types:
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squat toilets
flush toilets
squat toiles with water flush
Types design of WC:
1. Western closets (wall hung) (back to wall)
2. Indian closets
3. Anglo-indian closets
Components of WC
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The bowl
Tank
Pipelines
Flushing Cistern
function – to flush away the contents of soil fitting to the drain
types:
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piston flushing cistern
automatic flushing cistern
bell-type flushing cistern.
Urinal
= design to accept and dispose of liquid human wastes only
= sanitary plumbing fixture designed for urination only.
= used in the standing position.
= found in commercial or institutional settings
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Through urinals
Stall urinal
Bowl urinals
Bidet
= to wash the excretory organs and may also be used as footbath
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Bidet Attachment – budget bidet
Bidet Sprayer – handheld
Bidet seat – an in-between option
Ceramic Bidet – standalone piece
Shower toilets – the smart solution
Wash basins
= include a drain to remove used water; this drain may itself include a strainer and/or shut-off device
and an overflow-prevention device
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Bathtubs
= a container for holding water in which the human body can be immersed and cleansed
Types
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Generic bathtub
Soaking bathtub
Walk-in bathtub
Whirlpool and air tubs
Shower
= a device to distribute water over human body
Types
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Mixer showers
Electric showers
Power showers
Digital showers