Sanitation Systems QuizL3P2U9,1.8;2

What is the purpose of a macerator in a bathroom or WC?

• To increase water pressure in the pipes

• To filter water for reuse

• To remove waste and foul water in a basement or cellar

• To heat the water before draining

What is the function of waste disposal units in a kitchen sink?

• To store excess water for later use

• To turn solid plant matter into a slurry and wash it down the sink

• To remove foul odor from the sink

• To cool down hot water before draining

What happens if bone waste is placed in the waste disposal unit?

• It traps the blades and causes the unit to overheat and cut out

• It helps in breaking down the waste more efficiently

• It has no effect on the unit

• It increases the lifespan of the unit

What is the size of the pipe in some instances where a macerator is used?

• 100mm

• 75mm

• 50mm

• 22mm

What caution should be given to the end user regarding waste disposal units?

• To place large food items directly into the unit

• To keep fingers well out of the way of the opening

• To pour hot water into the unit regularly

• To use the unit for all types of waste