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Types of connections

Interactive text – Non-boundary trap diagram

In this diagram of the non-boundary trap connections we look first at the above-
ground connections.

On the left of the diagram is an overflow relief gully. This is a self-cleaning trap
that provides for the relief of any possible surcharge and also provides a means
of protection against overflow from a drain.

To the right and at the top of a long pipe is an educt vent, which allows air to exit
from the drain. Further down this pipe is an upstream drain. This is installed
beside the upstream end of a drain.

To the right is a pipe coming up from the main drain. At its peak is an inspection
shaft with a light cover. This shaft is constructed in the line of a sanitary drain. Its
purpose is to allow inspection and clearing.

Now we move to the left of the diagram and below ground. Here is the house
drain, which is the main channel of a drainage system to which branches are
connected. This drain carries the discharge from all fixtures.

Following the house drain to the right, the difference here from the boundary
connections diagram is that there is no boundary trap. This main sewer is shown
on the right. This is the channel for carriage of sewage.

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