Hints on sanitary fittings and their application / by Robert Marr Wharam.

  • Wharam, Robert Marr.
Date:
1891
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Credit: Hints on sanitary fittings and their application / by Robert Marr Wharam. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    neeted to chamber in a similar manner to gullies taking rain-water from roof. The position for the cistern containing water for culinary or drinking purposes should he carefully chosen. Outside the house is perhaps the better, provided it is sheltered from the sunlight. If inside they should be fixed in a well-ventilated room at the upper portion of house ; in either case they should be easily accessible for cleaning. They may be of galvanized iron, and should have proper coverings to keep out dust, etc. The usual overflow for each should be provided to discharge into the open air. Briefly stated, the chief points to be looked to in a house drain are :— (1.) The main drain, of about 6 inches diameter, having a sufficient, even, down grade to the sewer, and as straight as possible. (2.) Two inspection chambers near external walls outside the house, i.e., one at the highest portion of the main drain, and one at the lower side with an intercepting trap. (3.) An inlet for fresh air to the lower in¬ spection chamber, and an outlet from the higher portion of drain carried up above roof. This is