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Introduction To Plumbing Flashcards

1
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It is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients

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Plumbing

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Removing water, liquid and ither carried-waste hazardous health, sanitation, life and property

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Plumbing

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Also, installing pipes and fixtures (example: plumbing system)

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Plumbing

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In _______, the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the government in the City of Metro Manila

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1902

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He became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection

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Master Plumber John F. Haas

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In ________, the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was formally organized

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1935

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Manila City Ordinance 2411 is also called?

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Plumbing Code for the City of Manila

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Manila City Ordinance 2411 or the “Plumbing Code for the City of Manila” was enacted and placed under?

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Department of Public Services, Manila

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In ________, the Third Congress approved House Bill No. 962

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1954

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On June 18, 1995, House Bill No.962 became?

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R.A. 1738 “Plumbing Law of the Philippines “

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The National Plumbing Code of the Philippines prepared by NAMPAP was promulgated and approved by Malacañang during?

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January 28, 1959

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12
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Before Matial Law in 1972, Republic Act 6541 otherwise known as the __________ was passed with the National Plumbing Code of 1959 as referral in full text

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Building Code of the Philippines

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The Prifessional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which President Joseph Estrada approved on __________ pursuant to Section 4 of R.A. 1478 known as Plumbing Law

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December 21, 1999

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14
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Components and Flow in Water Systems

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Source
• rivers
• lakes
• reservoir
Supply
• Water mains
• storage tanks
Distribution
• pressure
• piping networks
Use
• plumbing fixtures
Collection
• gravity
• piping networks
Disposal
• sanitary
• storm sewers
Treatment
• sewage plants
• natural purification

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What are the sources of water

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Rain Water
Ground Water
Natural Surface Water

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What are the water quality problems?

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Acidity
Hardness
Turbidity
Color
Pollution

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This type of water quality problem is caused by the entrance of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Acidity

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This type of water quality problem is caused by the presence of magnesium and calcium salts

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Hardness

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This type of water quality problem is caused by silt or mud in surface or in ground

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Turbidity

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This type of water quality problem is caused by the presence of iron and manganese

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Color

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This type of water quality problem is caused by contamination of organic matter or sewage

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Pollution

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What are the different ways of purifying water?

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Aeration
Coagulation and Precipitation
Filtration
Sedimentation
Chlorination

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This process of purification of water is spraying the water into the atmosphere through jets or passing it over rough surfaces to remove entrained noxious gases such as carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulfide

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Aeration

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This process of purifying water involves addition of coagulants, such as ferrous sulfate and lime, to the water which cause the larger suspended particles to form a gelatinous mass which precipitates readily

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Coagulation and Precipitation

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In this type of purifying water, water is passed through layers of san and gravel in concrete basins in order to remove the finer suspended particles

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Filtration

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In this type of water purification, water is passed through basins so sediments can settle through a period of time

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Sedimentation

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In this type of water purification, water is injected with hypo-chlorite or chlorine gas to kill the harmful bacteria

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Chlorination

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What are the types of wells?

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Shallow Wells
Deep Wells

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What are the type of Individual Well Springs?

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Dug Well
Bored Well
Jetted Well
Driven Well
Drilled well

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This is a most common type of individual well spring which is usually dug manually around 15m deep. Also known as “shallow well”

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Dug Well

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31
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This type of individual well spring is similar to dug well, but constructed using an auger driven in by hand or with power tools

Seldom hand driven below 15m, but can reach 40+ m with power tools

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Bored Well

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32
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This type of individual spring well use of extreme pressure so as not to affect existing foundations in the vicinity

Makes use of suction pump above, while casing acts as a pump riser

Used only where ground is relatively soft, hence sometimes referred to as “Sand-Point Wells”

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Jetted Well

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33
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This type of individual well springs is dug with a sharp hollow slotted iron rod and well screen with depths fron 10-15m

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Driven Well

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34
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This type of individual well spring is used for drilling oil and can reach up to 1000 m

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Drilled Well

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35
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What are the two most common sources pf contamination?

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Septic Tank/leach fields
Livestock feedlots

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What to consider when locating a well?

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Most common sources of contamination
• septic Tank/leach field
• livestock feedlots
Location must not be less than 100ft away from such pollution sources
Locate on higher ground
The deeper the well, the better for natural filtration

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37
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What are the basic types of pumps?

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Piston Pump
• single action
• double action
• duplex or twin piston pump
Centrifugal Pump

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This type of pump sucks water into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston

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Piston Pump

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39
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This type of piston pump draw water in only one motion

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Single Action Piston Pump

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40
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This type of piston pump draw water in with either stroke

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Double Piston Pump

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41
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This type of pump draws water into the pump and discharge with a centrifugal force

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Centrifugal Pump

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Classification of Pumps

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Reciprocating Pumps
Jet Pumps
• Deep Well Jet Pumps
• Shallow Well Jet Pumps
• Convertible Jet Pumps
• Miniature Jet Pumps
Rotary Pumps
Submersible Pumps
Sump Pumps

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Is a piston pump that operate with controlled speed and the discharge from a reciprocating pump is pulsating and changes only when the speed of the pump is changed

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Reciprocating Pump

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44
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Is a centrifugal pump typically used for drawing water up from a well

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Jet Pump

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45
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What are the four types of Jet Pumps?

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Deep Well Jet Pumps
Shallow Well Jet Pumps
Convertible Jet Pumps
Miniature Jet Pumps

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46
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It is a type of jet pump used for high volume applications

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Deep Well Jet Pumps

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47
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It is a type of jet pump used in residential wells

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Shallow Well Jet Pump

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48
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It is a type of Jet pump which can be used in deep and shallow well

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Convertible Jet Pump

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49
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It is a type of jet pump used for small applications

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Miniature Jet Pump

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50
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Is a piston pumo that make use of a pump driver which can discharge from 900-1200 Gpm and more efficient for viscous fluid

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Rotary Pump

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51
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Is a type of pump designed to be fully immersible within a tank or other media storage receptacle

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Submersible Pump

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52
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Is a type of pump used where water is needed to be pumped away from a partic area

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Sump Pumps

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53
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Is a centrifugal pump used for large applications because of its multiple impellers and can discharge up to 2000 Gpm

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Turbine Pumps

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54
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What are the types of tanks for domestic use?

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Overhead Tanks
Cisterns
Pressure Tanks
Hot Water Tanks

55
Q

What are the other types of Water tanks?

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Gravity Supply Tanks
Pneumatic Water Tanks
Hot Water Tanks
• Range Boiler
• Storage Boiler

56
Q

This type of tank relies on gravity to supply water to fixtures

A

Overhead Tanks

57
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This type of tank is usually built of reinforced concrete underground and connected with a pump

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Cisterns

58
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This type of tank is used in overhead feed system

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Gravity supply tank

59
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This type of tank is used in the Air Pressure system and often used with a pump. Thus, makes use of a pressure relief valve, which relieves pressure automatically if necessary

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Pneumatic Water Tank

60
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This type of hot water tank is small (30-60 diameter; 180 cm max length). It is made of galvanized steel sheet, copper or stainless steels.

Standard working pressure limit is 85-150 psi

A

Range Boiler

61
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This type of hot water tank is large (60-130 cm in diameter; 5m max length). It is made of heavy duty material sheets applied with rust proof paint.

Standard working pressure is 60-100 psi

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Storage Boiler

62
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What are the functions of a valve?

A
  • Start or shutdown a system
  • regulate pressure
  • check backflow
  • control the direction of water
63
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What are the different types of valve?

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Gate Valve
• wedge shape or tapered disc
• double disc valve
Globe Valve
• plug type disc valve
• conventional disc valve
• composition disc valve
Check Valve
• swing check valve
• lift check valve
• vertical check valve
• horizontal check valve
Angle Valve
Foot Valve
Safety Valve

64
Q

This type of valve is used on water systems, heating systems, compressed air lines and other pipe lines with excessive pressure

A

Safety Valve

65
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This type of valve is located at the lower end of the pumps and used mainly to prevent loss of priming of the pumps

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Foot Valve

66
Q

This type of valve operates in the same manner as globe valve (disc and seat design) and is used to make a 90 degree turn in a line. Thus, reduces number of joints

A

Angle Vale

67
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This type of valve has a main functof preventing reversal of flow (back flow) in the line

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Check Valve

68
Q

This type of valve control the flow of water with a movable spindle. It can also reduce water pressure (throttling). And only one side of the valve is an inlet

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Globe Valve

69
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This type of valve is also known as “full-way valve “ and is used mainly to completely close or completely open the water line (does not control flow of water). And is best suited to the main supply and pump lines wherein operation is infrequent

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Gate Valve

70
Q

What are the differe types of faucets/bibbs,

A

Compression Cock
Key Cock
Ball Faucet

71
Q

This type of faucet is constructed with a ball connected to the handle

A

Ball Faucet

72
Q

This type of faucet operates with a round tapering plug ground to fit a metal sheet

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Key Cock

73
Q

This type of faucet operates by the compression of a soft packing upon a meral sheet

A

Compression Sheet

74
Q

What are the differe defects in water distribution systems?

A

Water Hammer
Back siphonage
Expansion/Contraction
Friction Head Loss

75
Q

This type of defect is a knocking in the pipes caused when faycets in the lower levels are shut off abruptly or automatically. The force exerted by the decelerating water causes the pipes to shake and rattle

A

Water Hammer

76
Q

This type of defect is the flowing back of used, contaminated or polluted water from a pumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe due to a negative pressin such pipe

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Back Siphonage

77
Q

This type of defect is due ti change in temperature where pipes expand and contract continuously

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Expansion/ Contraction

78
Q

This type of defect occurs when liquid flowing through the pipe make contact with the pipe enclosures, reducing the speed of water flow

A

Friction Head loss

79
Q

What are the classifications of Public Water Dustribution?

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Direct Pressure Distribution
Indirect Pressure Distribution

80
Q

In this classification of Public Water Distribution, water is obtained through a large intake installed on the lake basin and extended into deep water

A

Direct Pressure Distribution

81
Q

In this type of water distribution, water is taken from a drilled well or underground water and involves individual special mechanical equipment

A

Indirect Pressure Distribution

82
Q

What are the parts of cold water distribution system (potable and tap water)?

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Service Pipe
Water Meter
Horizontal Supply Main
Riser
Fixture Branch
Controls and Valves
Storage Tanks

83
Q

This part of cold water distribution system is used to isolate, control, and repair of the water distribution system

A

Control and Valves

84
Q

This part of a cold water distribution system is a water supply pipe between the fixture supply pipe and the water-dustributing pipe

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Fixture branch

85
Q

This part of water distribution system is a water supply pipe extending vertically to one full story or more to convey water into pipe branches or plumbing fixtures

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Riser

86
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This part of water distribution system is the principal water distribution pipe running from the water meter from which various branches and risers to the fixtures are taken

A

Horizontal supply main

87
Q

This part of water distribution system is a device used to measin liters or gallons the amount of water that passes through the water service

A

Water Meter

88
Q

This part of water distribution system is a pipe from the street water main or other source of water supply to the building served

A

Service pipe

89
Q

What are the types of Cold Water Distribution Systems (within buildings)?

A

Upfeed System
• Direct Upfeed
• Air Pressure System (Pneumatic)
Downfeed (Overhead) or Gravity System

90
Q

This type of Cold Water Distribution Systems in buildings, water is provided by the city water companies using normal pressure from public water main

A

Upfeed System (Direct Upfeed)

91
Q

This type of cold water distribution system under upfeed system is when pressure supplied by city water supply is not strong enough and compressed air is used to raise and push water into the system

A

Air Pressure System

92
Q

This type of water distribution system in buildings, water is pumped into a large tank on top of the building and is distributed to the fixtures by means of gravity

A

Downfeed (Overhead) or Gravity System

93
Q

What are the types of Hot water distribution systems within buildings?

A

Upfeed and Gravity Return System
Downfeed and Gravity Return System
Pump Circuit System

94
Q

This type of hor water distribution system within buildings is used for more efficient circulation of hot water to the upper floor levels of multi-storey buildings

A

Pump Circuit System

95
Q

This type of hot water distribution system, hot water rises on to the highest point of the plumbing systeyand travels to the fixtures via gravity

This type of water distribution is dependent on the expansion of hot water and gravity

A

Downfeed and gravity return system

96
Q

This type of water distribution system, needs a continuing network of pipes to provide constant circulation of water.

Hot water rises on its own and does not need any pump for circulation

A

Upfeed and Gravity Return System

97
Q

What ate the 2 types of hot water space heating system?

A

Hot water space heating system
Hot water supply system

98
Q

In this type of water heating system, water is confined within a system at low temperature

A

Hot water space heating system

99
Q

This type of water heating system is not a closed system which operate om much higher temperature

A

Hot water supply system

100
Q

What are the ways to protect hot water tanks?

A

System relief valve
Temperature and pressure relief

101
Q

This type of protection used for protecting hot water tanks is used for hor water space heating system

A

System Relief Valve

102
Q

This type of protection of hot water tanks is used for hot water supply system

A

Temperature and Pressure Relief

103
Q

What supplies water for Fire Protection Systems?

A

• Elevated Water Tank
• Underground Water Reservoir

104
Q

What are the types of fire protection system?

A

• Dry Standpipe System
• Wet Standpipe System
• Wet Standpipe with Siamese Connection
• Automatic/ Sprinkler System

105
Q

This type of fire protection system is no longer used in new building, provided other systems are employed (otherwise must be installed in buildings 4 levels or more)

The standpipe is a pipe installed in buildings not as part of the water supply or waste disposal system but primarily for use of as water conveyor in case of fire

Installed in the exterior of the building with a maximum height of 1.20 meters

A

Dry Standpipe System

106
Q

A piping network (line is directly connected to the main water line) connects to all levels of a building (at least 1 standpipe on each level)

Its minimum diameter is 51 mm for those less than 15 meters from the fire service connection. For thos more than 15 meters from the fire service connection, the minimum diameter is 63 mm

A

Wet Standpipe System

107
Q

A piping network directly connected to the main water line, connects to all levels of a building; additionally, a Siamese connection is located outside the building for additional water supply

A

Wet Standpipe System with Siamese Connection

108
Q

This type of fire protection system has two general types namely:
Automatic Wet and Automatic Dry

A

Automatic/Sprinkler System

109
Q

These are the different types of Sprinkler Heads

A

• Upright
• Pendent

110
Q

This type of sprinkler head is used above piping when piping is exposed

A

Upright

111
Q

This type of sprinkler head projects through a finished ceiling when piping is exposed

A

Pendent

112
Q

There are receptacles used to provide, receive and discharge water, liquid and water-carried wastes into a drainage system with which they are connected

A

Plumbing fixtures

113
Q

These are the different classifications of plumbing fixtures

A

Soil
• water closet
• urinal
• slop sink

Scullery
• kitchen sinks
• laundry tubs
• bar sinks

Bathing
• lavatories
• bathtubs
• shower baths
• bidets
• foot/sitz tub
• shower receptors
• shower compartments

114
Q

What should be the distance of water closet center to side wall?

A

0.375 mm

115
Q

What are the types of water closet according to type of flushing?

A

Flush Tank Water Closet
Direct Flush Valve (DFV Water Closet)

116
Q

What are the types of water closet according to flush tank types?

A

Integral flush tank
Close coupled flush tank
Low flush tank
High flush tank

117
Q

What are the types of water closet accord to mounting?

A

Floor mounted
Wall hung

118
Q

What are the types of water closet according to flushing action?

A

Wash down
Reverse trap
Siphon Jet
Siphon Vortex
Ditect Flush Valve

119
Q

This is a type of water closet according to flushing action wherein flushing action is obtained directly from a flush valve connected into the bowl

A

Direct Flush Valve

120
Q

This is a type of water closet according to flushing action which is less noisy and very efficient. Thus, flushing action is started by a whirlpool motion followed by a complete flush down and it retains a large amount of standing water

A

Siphon Vortex

121
Q

This type of water closet accreditation to flushing action has a larger trapway making it less likely to clog, has quieter flushing action and retains a large amount of standing water

A

Siphon Jet

122
Q

This type of water closet according to flushing action flushes through a siphon action created in the trap way

A

Reverse Trap

123
Q

This type of water closet according to flushing action flushes through a simple wash down action

A

Wash Down

124
Q

What are the different types of Urinals?

A

Wall hung
Pedestal
Through
Stall

125
Q

What should be the distance of the urinal center to the side wall?

A

Minimum of 0.30 meters

126
Q

What should be the distance of the urinal center to another urinal center?

A

Minimum of 0.60 meters

127
Q

What are the materials used for kitchen sinks?

A

Stainless steel
Cast iron enamel
Formed steel coated with porcelain enamel
Single, Double or Triple well, shallow and deep well

128
Q

What are the materials used for laundry tubs?

A

Cement or cement with tiles
Porcelain

129
Q

What are the different types of lavatories?

A

Pedestal
Pullman or Counter
Wall hung
Through

130
Q

This type of bathtub has removable panel of sufficient dimesion to access pump

A

Whirlpool Baths

131
Q

This is a type of luxury bath

A

Jacuzzis

132
Q

This is used for cleaning private parts and sometimes referred to as female urinals

A

Bidets

133
Q

Receptor floor shall drain not less than _____ or more than ______ slope. Thresholds shall accommodateba minimum 559 mm wide door

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