Chapter 3

• Fixtures - receptacles attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water or waste may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.
• Water Closet - A plumbing fixture used to receive human excremental and to discharge it through a waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium.
• SIPHON WASHDOWN - The least expensive but the noisiest; only small amount of standing water susceptible to fouling, staining and contamination. It is mechanically satisfactory and is lower in price. Hence, it is widely used and entirely acceptable where price is

  the main consideration.
• SIPHON JET - The jet being submerged introduces its water underwater so that its operation is entirely muffled. It has a large amount of standing water to prevent fouling. It is mechanically efficient but expensive.
• SIPHON VORTEX - This type of bowl develops its flushing action through the water entering through diagonal holes around the rim which creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the center. It is considered to be the most quiet, most efficient and most sanitary water closet.
• REVERSE TRAP – the trap way located at the rear of the water closet eliminated the buldge at the front. The design and appearance of the bowl plus its large water area and quietness in operation, make it desirable than siphon wash down.
• LAVATORY - a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as wash basin.
• BIDET - a plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part of the body, especially the genitals. It is also known as the Sitz Bath.
• BATH TUB - a tube for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation designed for one person. It is available in left outlet and right outlet.
• URINAL - A sanitary fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine.
• KITCHEN SINK - a plumbing fixtures usually consisting of a basin with a water supply, connected with a drain.
• SLOP SINK - A deep sink, usually set low and used by janitors for emptying pails of dirty water and mop cleaning.
• DRINKING FOUNTAIN - A fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet designed to provide potable water for human consumption.
• LAUNDRY TUB - A deep wide sink or but used for washing clothes. It is also known as Laundry Tray or Set Tub.
• SHOWER BATH - An apparatus for spraying water on the body, usually from above. Drain is through the shower bath floor drain.
• SCRUB SINK - a plumbing fixture usually located in the operating room in a hospital to enable personnel to scrub their hands prior to a surgical procedure.