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Air VentAir from the plumbing appliances, such as toilet, sink, floor drains, urinal are properly vented up through the wall and out of the ceiling. This is rather rare in Thai construction but is a standard in other countries. The symptom of improperly vented appliances is that they do not flow properly, the vents allow air into the system so no vacuum is formed, allowing a proper flow.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Tank Seepage TestThe underground tank was tested as to its water proof-ness. The water was allowed to set for 24 hours and no seepage was detected. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Block Formwork for TankThe cinder blocks are used as form work for the walls of the tank which are re enforced with rebar. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Starting to Dig the Water TankThe underground water tank will be appx. 2 meters long by .7 meters wide by 1 meter deep for a capacity of about 1400 liters. An underground water tank has a durability + no loss of space advantage over a above ground tank. However care must be taken to make sure that they are leak proof.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Plumbing Lines for Bathroom SinkThe inbound and outbound water pipes for the bathroom sink. The lines are mounted within the wall under a horizontal ring beam.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Plumbing Lines for Bathroom SinkInbound and outbound water lines for the bathroom sink. dozerSep 27, 2011
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ShowerThe shower, which will be in the corner, has hot and cold piping, the reddish pipe is for hot water.dozerSep 27, 2011
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Support Column for Safety TankThis shows a support column which will be used below at 15 cm. footing which covers the entire lower portion of the hole. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Grease TrapA large grease trap will be plumbed in to accept the kitchen sink run off. The trap can be opened and emptied, as the name implies it catches solids which come down through the sink. dozerSep 27, 2011
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Safety TankDosch brand 1000 liter safety tank. This type of septic is required in higher population areas. They are a lot of work to install. The are supported by two support columns and a poured foundation. The support is necessary to prevent any settling due to weight.
dozerSep 27, 2011
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Water Septic #1First dirty water septic tank for the bathroom. Five concrete rings of 1 m x 30 cm are surrounded with large gravel. The gravel layer is about 10 cm thick (all the way around the tank).
dozerSep 27, 2011
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Safefy Tank PreparationThe safety tank is supported by two support columns and a 15 centimeter footing.
dozerSep 27, 2011
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