floor drain

Low-point water exit

A floor drain is a plumbing fixture set into the floor to carry away water and prevent flooding.

Common in basements, garages, laundry rooms, and commercial kitchens, floor drains connect to the building's drainage system: Water from the burst pipe flowed toward the floor drain.

Most have a grate or cover and a trap to block sewer gases.

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water flow direction

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Valve controlling water flow

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Rooftop water outlet

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G