The Golden State: Where & How to Live, Secure, Visit, Enjoy and Thrive in California

New Handy Site On Plumbing

The Wade accessible sewer flushing clean-out system, back water gate valves, catch basins and bilge pumping outfit as shown and illustrated in this book guarantee cleanliness in the house drains, accessibility for inspection and easiness by which they can be flushed and cleaned. They give knowledge to the owner or occupant of the building of the exact location and condition of the sewer and access to the straight lines of drains and lateral branches and obviate the danger of clogged sewers flooded basements and sewer gas. If, therefore, you are erecting new or remodeling old residences or business structures, install Wade Accessible House Drainage Systems—since correct house drains prevent disease, preserve life, health and welfare of humanity.

Drainage Plan, Fig. 103

Consists of an extra heavy cast iron pipe, as shown in double dotted lines, hung from the basement ceiling. By gravity it discharges direct to the public sewer. Gravel basin. Fig. 31 or Fig. 491/2, is shown near rear wall to which down spout is connected. Sink grease basin. Fig. 27 or Fig. 29. is also shown on plan and is intended for use at the foot of sink waste pipe. The above system embraces all pipes leading from fixtures located above the basement.

Ice Box

A great deal of attention has of late been given to the sanitary connection of the waste from a refrigerator to the soil pipe. This is especially true when planning for two, three or more stories apartment buildings where the refrigerators on the different floors are located directly over one another.

The drawing on the following page shows the latest connection of two refrigerators. Here a special drum trap is located under the floor. The trap is connected to the waste by means of a union. By simply disconnecting this union, the refrigerator can easily be moved. The traps should be from 6 to 8 inches in diameter and 8 inches deep.

In the center of the trap is a partition wall dividing it in two parts. This partition extends to within two inches of the top. Waste is connected to the bottom of one compartment and as the waste water must reach a level on line with the top of the partition before it can overflow into the other compartment, which is connected to the soil stack, a perfect water seal is created. Trap has a threaded brass cover which allows the trap to be easily cleaned.