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7.48 Gal (1 CU FT) = 1 FU Or 1 GPM of pumped drainage = 1 FU
The above equation that was submitted makes no sense whatsoever. Conversion of Fixture Units to gpm is non-linear; gpm per FU decreases as the total number of FU increases. I am a civil engineer, not mechanical engineer, but I know there are resources available either through International or local building codes that guide the designer.
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Does the Ontario plumbing code require install of an anti-scald device for domestic hot water?
Yes. If you change any fixture or hot water tank you must install a valve that limits the hot water delivery at the new fixture to 48C. If you change the hot water tank you must either put a valve on all fixtures except the diswasher and clothes washer or add a mixing vavle on the output of the tank.
What causes your hot water line to spit and make a sound for a while when you first turn on the hot water?
there are many possibilities. If you had your hot water heater replaced or fixed a water line then it could be air inside your water pipes and should go away after a while. you could have air still inside your water heater tank and when you first run hot water out of a fixture it could from flow bleed into your hot water pipe. If you think it isn't caused by air then your fixture can be the problem either your valve seal is loose or your aerator is bad. If you can find out either its air or water then it would easier to trouble shoot.
How do you wire the last fixture in a parallel circuit?
The last fixture in a parallel circuit is wired the same as the first. In North America, all of the fixtures are wired black wire to black wire and white wire to white wire. The black wire being the "hot" wire and the white wire being the neutral wire.
Convert a Hot water heating systems?
can a home hot water heating system (radiators) be converted to gas fueled from oil fueled heating meathods?
Why are air condition units often positioned close to the ceiling in hot countries and heaters close to the ground in cold countries?
Cold air falls and hot air rises. That simple. Think of hot air balloons.
Would a hot tub located on an upper deck of a home be considered a fixture?
Is it connected to the drainage system and vented ??????
What are the component of plumbing?
The minimum components are, the fixture being installed, cold and/or hot feed water, drainage or waste piping, and vent piping or air inlet for the drainage system.
How do you convert a plug in fixture to a hard-wired fixture?
Disconnect it from the hard wired source and install a male plug on the fixture. Small blade is black hot, wider blade is white neutral.
Should I buy a tankless water heater?
That depends on how far away is the fixture requiring hot water as a tankless has no return circulation thus your using a lot of water that cools on longer runs. It also would depend on the fixture units required ( GPM max and min flow)
Is a hot tub a furniture?
No. It's essentially a Plumbing fixture.
Is a hot tub a furniture product?
No. It's essentially a plumbing fixture.
Why are you losing hot water in shower when another hot water facet turned on?
Because the installer did not take the correct fixture units and supply pressure and friction losses into account when doing the installation. This is very common with so called plumbers who never had any formal training
Why is indoor light fixture hot to the touch and light bulbu blows?
The light fixture may be hot to the touch because the bulb wattage is too high for the fixture, causing it to overheat. This can lead to the bulb blowing. Make sure to use bulbs with the correct wattage for the fixture to prevent overheating.
Why hot bodies convert in to cold bodies?
Hi I m laraib i think that in hot bodies convert into cold bodies because of it hot bodies convert in to cold bodies by naturaly and in cold bodies convert in to hot bodies by artificiailly. E.G;The example of cold bodies convert in to hot bodies ( freezer )
How do you wire a switch to a light fixture?
To wire a switch to a light fixture, you will need to connect the hot wire from the power source to one terminal on the switch, then connect another wire from the other terminal on the switch to the hot terminal on the light fixture. Finally, connect the neutral wires from the power source and the light fixture together. Make sure to turn off the power before starting and follow all safety precautions.
What is the layout of a bathroom plumbing diagram with a shower included?
A bathroom plumbing diagram with a shower typically includes pipes for hot and cold water supply, a drain for the shower, and a vent pipe for proper drainage. The layout will show how these pipes are connected to the shower fixture and the main plumbing system in the house.
How do you properly wire a switch to a light fixture?
To properly wire a switch to a light fixture, you need to connect the hot wire from the power source to one terminal on the switch, then connect another wire from the other terminal of the switch to the hot terminal on the light fixture. Finally, connect the neutral wires from the power source and the light fixture together. Make sure to turn off the power before starting and follow all safety precautions.
