Domestic water distribution system

Abstract

In a water distribution system having a number of first water pipes and second water pipes connected to the first water pipes by connections in which the second water pipe is connected to the side of the first water pipe, a method of preventing the build-up of sludge in the first water pipe. The method consists of the steps of: disconnecting the second water pipe from the first water pipe; and reconnecting the second water pipe to the first water pipe so that the second water pipe is connected to the bottom of the first water pipe. An apparatus preventing the build-up of sludge in the first water pipe consists of a connection from the bottom of the first water pipe to the second water pipe. A method of preventing the build-up of sludge in the first water pipe consists of the steps of disconnecting the second water pipe from the first water pipe; and reconnecting the second water pipe to the first water pipe so that the second water pipe is connected eccentrically to the first water pipe.

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