After a sink is emptied, the ‘S’ trap should be flushed with clean water from the cold tap.
Sinks and drains need to be disinfected regularly to kill bacteria.
Window overhead for light and ventilation
Worktop
Discovery Learning Find out what to do if your kitchen sink becomes blocked. Provide this information to the rest of the class.
U-bend passes through wall to outside drain
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Discovery Learning
Can you find out what other materials kitchen sinks are made from? What type of sink would you choose for your home? Explain why.
Don’t waste water! • Never brush teeth or wash hands under a running tap. • Take shorter showers and install water-saving showerheads. • Install a dual-flush toilet. • Fill up dishwashers and washing machines before using them, and use the economy load setting.
• Collect rainwater for using in the garden and for washing cars. • Use a spray head on a hose. • Make sure that there are no leaks in the system. • Can you add anything else to this list?
Did You Know? Showers can use anything between 6 and 45 litres of water per minute.
Don’t Forget! Always fix a dripping tap. A dripping tap can waste 15 litres of water a day, or 5,500 litres of water a year!
