overflow drain

Tub safety hole

An overflow drain is a secondary drain positioned near the top of a sink, bathtub, or basin to prevent water from spilling over the edge.

When the main drain is plugged or blocked, rising water escapes through the overflow before reaching the rim: The overflow drain kept the bathroom from flooding when I forgot the faucet was running.

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sink · pipe · water · water level · flood · standing water · excess · drainpipe · sewer · plumbing · tub · basin · catch · runoff · backup · spill · surge · escape

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drainage function

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Primary sewage conduit

floor drain · drain plug

water management strategy

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Removable basin stopper

drain stopper · plug · stopper · bath plug · sink stopper

water management function

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Valve controlling water flow

tap · fill valve · supply line · spigot · drain stopper

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