vent pipe

Plumbing air duct

A vent pipe is a pipe that allows air or gases to escape from a plumbing system, preventing pressure buildup and allowing waste to drain properly.

Every toilet, sink, and drain connects to a vent pipe that typically exits through the roof.

Without venting, drains would gurgle, siphon their traps dry, and let sewer gas into the building.

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Tube for waste removal

drain line · waste pipe · sewer pipe · discharge pipe · water line

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Conduit for incoming flow

inlet pipe · supply line · water main · service line

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