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Spark Arrester

A device normally installed at the outlet of something that can emit sparks. An example is the flue of a fireplace. The spark arrester captures sparks to reduce fire hazard.

Splashblock

A term used to define small concrete troughs that are placed at the base of gutter downspouts to collect rain water and direct it away from the side of a building.

Splashblocks

Blocks placed below the discharge point of a gutter downspout to divert water away from the foundation of a structure. The splashblock reduces the detrimental effects that erosion may have on the performance of a foundation at the discharge point of a gutter...

Splashguard

A device that is placed so that splash from something will be intercepted. An example is the mud flaps placed back of the wheels of trucks.

Splitter box

An electronic device that is used to provide identical electrical signals from a single source to two or more locations.