Draining device for a freeze-resistant faucet

Details Draining device for a freeze-resistant faucet Draining device for a freeze-resistant faucet

1996-03-05

1998-12-01

Chambers, A. Michael

Fluid handling

With casing, support, protector or static constructional...

Static constructional installations

137312, 137375, F16L 500

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058424997

ABSTRACT:
A drain system for use with a conventional freeze-resistant faucet installed in a building structure including an elongate tubular housing surrounding the feed conduit associated with the freeze-resistant faucet. The housing has a fitting at one end for connecting with the water supply. A hollow plug of cylindrical shape being connected to the water supply end of the feed conduit. The hollow plug further includes an "O" ring seal on its exterior surface sized to fit snugly within the elongate housing when the feed conduit together with the hollow plug are inserted in the housing. Water from a ruptured feed conduit is collected within the housing and directed to the outside of the building structure.

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patent: 4475570 (1984-10-01), Pike et al.
patent: 4538637 (1985-09-01), Williams
patent: 4836237 (1989-06-01), McCullough

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