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Plumbing fixtures

Plumbing fixtures are parts of a plumbing system which deliver and drain away water. Among the most recognizable of these features are bathtubs, sinks, toilets, urinals, and showers. These also include terminal valves for dishwashers and icemakers.

There are certain things which all plumbing fixtures have. These include water inlets, drains and flood rims. When water hits above the flood rim is when it begins to overflow. Many fixtures will have a feature which prevents overflow from ever taking place.

In addition to those features, plumbing fixtures also have traps. Traps prevent sewer gases from rising into a home or other type of building. They do this by having pipes curve down and then back up. Water gets trapped in the curve, which creates a seal between internal and external air. The feature itself is usually out of sight, though sometimes visible.

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