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  2. Fire hydrant - Wikipedia

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    In areas subject to freezing temperatures, at most only a portion of the hydrant is above ground. The valve is located below the frost line and connected by a riser to the above-ground portion. A valve rod extends from the valve up through a seal at the top of the hydrant, where it can be operated with the proper wrench. This design is known as ...

  3. Plumbing - Wikipedia

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    Earlier, the waste disposal system had consisted of collecting waste and dumping it on the ground or into a river. Eventually the development of separate, underground water and sewage systems eliminated open sewage ditches and cesspools. In post-classical Kilwa the wealthy enjoyed indoor plumbing in their stone homes. [16] [17]

  4. Oxy-fuel welding and cutting - Wikipedia

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    Flashback is the condition of the flame propagating down the hoses of an oxy-fuel welding and cutting system. To prevent such a situation a flashback arrestor is usually employed. [22] The flame burns backwards into the hose, causing a popping or squealing noise. It can cause an explosion in the hose with the potential to injure or kill the ...

  5. Pigging - Wikipedia

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    The pigging installation shown (right) is known as an Above Ground Installation (AGI). It is part of the UK's National Transmission System for natural gas. It shows two pig launcher/ receivers at the end of two 610-millimetre (24 in) diameter pipelines that carry gas under the River Thames, between East Tilbury in Essex and Shorne in Kent.

  6. Glossary of firefighting - Wikipedia

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    Line or hose line a line of hose, referred to by its size i.e. 1"3/4, 1 inch, 2 Inch, 5 inch; Line loss: See friction loss. LODD (line of duty death) The death of a fire fighter while on-duty. Live line: A fire hose under pressure from a pump. Also, an energized electrical line that may cause a hazard to firefighters.

  7. Water heating - Wikipedia

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    Fluid from water storage tank to external (passive) heat source; passive heat source can be the ground (soil or groundwater), sun or air via heat pump, district heating or thermodynamic solar panel; Fluid from heat pump, or thermodynamic solar panel to water storage tank; Pump, actuator, controller and other parts; Water heater; Water storage tank