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Title: The farmer his own builder : a guide and reference book for the construction of dwellings, barns and other farm buildings, together with their utilities, describing reliable methods, offering practical suggestions, presenting numerous details and formulas, and explaining simple rules for estimating the labor and materials required. With special reference to concrete and carpentry
Year: 1918 (1910s)
Authors: Roberts, H. Armstrong (Howard Armstrong), 1885-1947
Subjects: Farm buildings
Publisher: Philadelphia : D. McKay
Contributing Library: Robarts - University of Toronto
Digitizing Sponsor: University of Toronto

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Fig. 107. GREASE TRAP Experience has proved that it is essential to providemeans for separating and eliminating grease from thekitchen sink; otherwise the grease will collect in largequantities and ultimately clog the system. The schemeshown in Fig. 108 is a simple, efficient arrangement, andmay be installed at a cost not to exceed $5.00 for ma-terials. The reservoir consists of three lengths of largediameter sewer pipe, stood vertically, with cementedjoints and floor, and a 3-inch terra-cotta pipe as anoutlet, so arranged that the high-water level is belowfreezing, yet the mouth of the outlet is at all times belowthe surface of the sewage. Being lighter, all grease willfloat to the surface, and is thus prevented from enteringthe outlet, which is then connected to the main sewageline, thence to the septic tank. A concrete slab or man- 200 THE FARMER HIS OWN BUILDER hole cover, similar to those used on the settling chamber,should be provided for the top of the grease trap. As COVETS /
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Fig. 108.âSection through grease trap. the grease scum accumulates in large quantities, per-haps twice a year it may be removed and spaded intothe earth. HOW TO BUILD SETTLING CHAMBER The excavation for the settling chamber and flushtank should be made as neat and accurate as possible, SANITARY DISPOSAL SYSTEM 201 for it is then practicable to use tjhe earth bank for anexterior form, and thereby reduce the amount of lumberamd carpentry work. Lay the floor first, and at thesame time insert the necessary terra-cotta elbows andtees for outlets. Then ereel the form work, or boxes,for the two tanks; once again insert the elbows in theirproper position, and pour the walls of the cistern in acontinuous operation. The concrete should be mixedin the following proportion: One part of a good gradeof Portland cement, 2 parts of clean, sharp sand, and4 parts of broken stone or pebbles that are almost 1 inchin diameter. The roof or ceiling of the cistern will re-quire reinforcement of some kindâ

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