Intro Plumbing Parts - 2 Flashcards

Question

Do commercial applications usually use wood or plastic toilet seats?

Answer 1

**Usually of Plastic.** **Plastic seats are also available as: closed front w/lid, open front w/lid, etc...** **TRIVIA: Open-front** toilet seats are largely designed to make it easier for women to wipe, according to Lynne Simnick, the senior vice president of code development at the IAPMO. The opening is designed to “allow women to wipe the perineal area after using the toilet without contacting the seat,” she says.

Answer 2

**Sloan flush Valve** it's a Diaphram

Answer 3

**Closet Spud.** Comes in many sizes. The spuds primary function is to create a seal. So, this seal holds the water in the tank. The place it fits on the base is where the tank drains into the bowl. It is supposed to be a water-tight solution for connecting the tank and seat portion together while also allowing passageway from the tank to the bowl.

Answer 4

**Yes.** The urinal spud prevents the water from leaking out from the flushometer when the urinal is flushed. Urinal Spuds are available in various sizes.

Answer 5

**Yes.** That is what this trap adapter does. (CLICK on PICTURE to READ USES) **TRIVIA:** The black and white tubular drainage parts are mostly made of polypropylene plastic **NOT PVC or ABS.**

Answer 6

**A Coupling with standard thread on one side and left hand threads on the other** In some places they do not allow any unions on gas work. The nipples have standard threads on one side and left handed threads on the other. most suppliers stock them only in 3-1/2" lengths. They are not usually marked. A left-right coupling is the same, one side standard threads and the other side left handed threads. They are usually marked by having 4 grooves instead of the standard 2 or have a red circle stamped on them.

Answer 7

**Dielectric Union** **are used to join pipes made from dissimilar metals to avoid electrolysis, which leads to corrosion and pipe failure.** This union is made from galvanized steel and lead-free brass. Plumbing codes in all states require the use of dielectric unions when connecting dissimilar metals.

Answer 8

**Insulated Di-electric Coupling**

Answer 9

**Yellow tape can mean, “Enter, but proceed with caution.”** On the other hand, barricade tapes that are red in color can mean a safety and health concern of an immediate or high potential degree is in the area.

Answer 10

**The three grades are type K, type L, type M (soft or rigid)** **Type K Copper Pipe:** Type K copper pipe has the thickest wall of all the common types. It is used for water distribution, fire protection, oil, HVAC, and many other applications in the construction industry. **Type L Copper Pipe:** Type L copper pipe is used for interior plumbing, fire protection, and some HVAC applications. Type L also can be used outside the home where it will be directly exposed. Type L copper is thinner than Type K but thicker than type M. can be used with sweat, compression, and flare fittings. **Type M Copper Pipe** is used most commonly for domestic water service and vacuum systems. It can be used with sweat, compression, and flare fittings. Type M tubing is favored for residential work for its relatively low price; a thinner wall means less copper and thus a lower price. Type M copper is not allowed by plumbing codes in all areas and applications.

Answer 11

**Mini-tubing Cutter (copper)**

Answer 12

**Faucet Hole Cover** Come in diferent sizes ( 1-1/2, 2") and colors. Used for covering an unused hole on your kitchen sink

Answer 13

**Plumber's putty is a soft, pliable sealing compound that is used to make watertight seals around faucets, drains, and other plumbing parts.** The putty is a basic component of a plumber's toolkit and is often used when replacing plumbing fixtures. In the old days, plumber's putty was used in many places where caulk is used today, but it's still the best option for many situations.

Answer 14

**No.** As indicated on the label itself, PVC Primer is made for PVC Pipe not ABS Pipe.

Answer 15

**Maxi Rooter** Features: **-Clears roots and heavy stoppages in 3” to 10” lines.** **-Holds 125 ft. of 3/4″ and 150 ft. of 5/8″ Flexicore®**

Answer 16

**Toilet Augers** Effective for unclogging toilets. 3ft and 6ft models shown.

Answer 17

**The Sink. It's a Sink Plunger** **WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TOILET AND A SINK PLUNGER** Sink plungers cannot be used in toilets as it does not form a tight seal in curved toilets to create a vacuum. Usually, in hardware stores, the bell is pushed inside which makes the toilet plunger look like sink plunger.

Answer 18

**Clearing drain lines** Item is connected to hose, water expands tube creating a seal, flushes water through the line to pass pipe blockage. The first and only water powered drain cleaner with the exclusive water-jet valve. Available in sizes 3/4" - 12" pipe diameters. Drain King works with standard water pressure (40psi) to clear any clog up to 1000 feet. **Sell a Maxi-Rooter instead!**

Answer 19

**SLOAN Vacuum breaker Kit** **V-651-A**

Answer 20

**L-Shaped shower rod**

Answer 21

**Chrome Plated Brass Nipple**

Answer 22

**Push-Fit fittings - Sharkbite®** Its a disconnect tool.

Answer 23

**Push-fit connections**

Answer 24

Type K - thickest Type L - mid Type M - thinnest

Answer 25

**Grab Bars**

Answer 26

**Gas connector** Comes in many sizes 3/8", 1/2", 7/8", 1", etc - with multiple fitting choices as well

Answer 27

**Gas connector 1" x 24"** **Fittings are** 3/4" Female Iron Pipe x 3/4" Male Iron Pipe

Answer 28

**ABS Clean Out Plug 2"**

Answer 29

**Trap Adapter**

Answer 30

Gas (Air) Test Gauge

Answer 31

**Yes** It's an Angle gas Valve. 5/8 in. OD Flare (15/16-16 Thread) x 3/4 in. FIP Angle Gas Ball Valve.

Answer 32

**Barbed Coupling**

Answer 33

**Barbed 90' degreee elbow**

Answer 34

**Barbed Female Adapter** Barbed fittings are widely used in low pressure (about 200psi or lower) fluid, gas and air flow control applications. The barb serration or ridge grips the interior wall of the tubing and provides a sealing surface without damaging the tubing wall.

Answer 35

**Barbed Male Adapter** Barbed fittings are widely used in low pressure (about 200psi or lower) fluid, gas and air flow control applications. The barb serration or ridge grips the interior wall of the tubing and provides a sealing surface without damaging the tubing wall.

Answer 36

**Sand Cloth** SAND CLOTH is a fast and efficient way to clean and deoxidize copper pipe, tubing and fittings prior to sweat soldering or brazing. SAND CLOTH is: Water resistant for abrasive cleaning of metals of all types. 120 grit plumber's roll. High tensile strength that resists tearing.

Answer 37

**Basin Wrench** A basin wrench, sometimes called a sink wrench, is a plumbing tool that is used in confined spaces to turn fasteners that would be difficult or impossible to reach with a plumber wrench or other types of wrenches.

Answer 38

**Bathroom.** **FYI.** Bathroom vent fans must be vented to the out of doors. Venting this fan into the attic is simply asking for problems. The excessive moisture will cause condensation on the roof members, insulation and eventually cause mold. It is never OK to vent directly into an attic even if the attic itself is vented.

Answer 39

**Bent nose garden valve** The bent nose garden delivers a positive shutoff on irrigation piping. The shape is angled to help avoid a kinked hose. It features a female IPS threaded inlet. This valve is not intended to convey water for human consumption.

Answer 40

**Its a twin ell.** Its used to direct the flow of water to the tub spout and keep the showerhead from dribbling while filling the bathtub. It also directs the water to the gate of the diverting tub spout holding the lift gate up when the shower function is selected.

Answer 41

**Wye Strainer Brass** Y-Strainers are devices for mechanically removing unwanted solids from liquid, gas or steam lines by means of a perforated or wire mesh straining element. They are used in pipelines to protect pumps, meters, control valves, steam traps, regulators and other process equipment.

Answer 42

**Nipple Caddy (Bunny Box)** Holds pipe nipples of different sizes for the plumber or contractor on the job.

Answer 43

**Test Cap** Offering an easy and quick method to cap pipe ends, test pipes, and clean-outs, this flexible cap is made of durable PVC. Just tighten with a screwdriver to install, plus its’s ideal for temporary or permanent installations. Cap is reusable and it can be used for most surface or underground applications. 1-1/2" - 4"

Answer 44

**Closet Bolts 1/4" x 2-1/4"** Toilet anchor bolts (closet Bolts) hold your toilet to the floor and keep it connected to the toilet flange, which is the opening to the waste line. Moisture around the base of the toilet can corrode the anchor bolts over time. Different sizes, diferent materials. Different styles - (Screws)

Answer 45

There are 100's of toilet flappers

Answer 46

**Compression** Compression male adapter.

Answer 47

**Leakage difference** Generally speaking, compression outlets are used for water and compressed air lines, where slight leakage isn't going to cause too much of a problem. Flared outlets are used for gas and high-pressure lines, where even a little leakage can cause major problems if left unattended.

Answer 48

**Compression sleeve puller** is a specialty plumbing tool you probably won't need very often, but when you do, you'll be happy you have it. This tool is used on compression fittings on copper pipe, such as those used to connect shutoff valves to copper pipes. It pulls the compression sleeves.

Answer 49

**D-Shaped shower rod** D-style shower rods are a unique solution to putting up a shower curtain around a tub/shower that only has one wall for mounting. The back bar allows you to hang a curtain that doesn't move, protecting the wall behind. The other three sides of the rod hold the moveable curtain.

Answer 50

**Tub drain stopper** Some are operated by a trip lever at the overflow drain. With a pop-up drain, linkage forces the drain stopper up or down by way of a rocker arm. Some With the plunger type, a hollow brass plunger slides up and down inside the drain assembly to seal the drain opening. Some are press (tip-toe) to open and close.

Answer 51

**There are many types of drain stoppers**

Answer 52

**Drinking Bubbler 1/2" or 3/8"** **TRIVIA:** As the story goes, a Kohler Water Works employee by the name of Harlan Huckleby designed the "Bubbler" in 1888. It was then patented by the company, which trademarked the name. ... While Kohler did eventually create a design called a bubbler in the 1920s, the term actually predates that style of water fountain.

Answer 53

**Water Heaters.** to prevent water heaters from earthquake damage.

Answer 54

* *Extension Tube** * *Chrome Plated 1-1/2" x 12"** Chrome Plated, comes in different gauges, and colors. Also available in PVC, ABS, etc

Answer 55

**Spud Wrench** A spud wrench is designed to remove slip nuts.

Answer 56

**The pipe nipple extractor** is designed to free pipe nipples from fittings without cracking, marring or scratching. The extractors are made of durable heat-treated steel and feature zinc plating for resistance to rust and corrosion.

Answer 57

**EZ Test Drain 2"** Cast iron top and body with chrome-plated grid. Designed for use on built up shower bases of tile or marble, where a shower pan liner is used.

Answer 58

**Face Plate trip style with Bucket Assembly** Used in bathtubs. Waste & Overflow assemblies.

Answer 59

**Faucet grease is used to lubricate faucets and stems to help them turn smoothly.** Resistant to most harsh chemicals. Retains its consistency in temperatures from -40° to 400° F. Odorless scent makes this product easy to work with during application.

Answer 60

**Faucet Handle Puller**

Answer 61

**Compression Female Adapter**

Answer 62

**Floats and rods for ballcock assemblies**

Answer 63

**Fluidmaster Flappers**

Answer 64

**Flush Valve Brass** 100's of flush valves in the product line. Check Manufacturers.

Answer 65

**Sloan Water Closet Flush Valve**

Answer 66

**A garbage disposal wrench** is a tool that's used to unjam a clogged disposal unit. This wrench helps to turn the disposal in to and fro directions to dislodge any clogs that stop the disposal from working.

Answer 67

**Ball Valve** A ball valve is a form of quarter-turn valve which uses a hollow, perforated and pivoting ball to control flow through it. It is open when the ball's hole is in line with the flow and closed when it is pivoted 90-degrees by the valve handle. **FYI:** Like gate valves, a ball valve is designed as an all-or-nothing valve—they should be either fully open to allow full flow, or fully closed to stop all water flow.

Answer 68

**Gas shut-off valve**

Answer 69

**Gas Ball valve** 3/8 in. O.D. Flare x 1/2 in. FIP Gas Ball Valve

Answer 70

**Grease trap** In the most basic terms, **a grease trap** works by slowing down the flow of warm/hot greasy water and allowing it to cool. As the water cools, the grease and oil in the water separate out and float to the top of the trap.

Answer 71

**Handy-stand with Power Vee attached** General Wire Co.

Answer 72

**Handyelectric.** Power-Vees have auto cable feeders

Answer 73

**2-Bolt, Steel, Hinged, Pipe Repair Clamp**

Answer 74

**A Bibb Lock.** To prevent unwanted water use.

Answer 75

**Inside fitting brush** To Clean copper fittings.

Answer 76

**An Internal Pipe Wrench** is designed to rescue HVAC and plumbing professionals from broken pipe threads, plugs and fittings. The machined and heat-treated cams easily grab on to broken pipe fragments lodged inside the other pipe.

Answer 77

**The Korky Ultra High Performance Flapper** is the most universal 2 inch toilet flapper available. The toilet flapper valve adjusts to match original toilet settings and eliminates water waste by decreasing the amount of water flushed.

Answer 78

**Lavatory legs** provide some basic support to asink that was beginning to sag away from the wall. Perfect for an old sink. The legs will extend to about 32 inches depending on your sink.

Answer 79

**Lavelle Fill Valve** Lavelle makes quality, low noise toilet fill valves that are made right here in the USA. These easy to install fill valves will help keep your toilet working properly for many years to come.

Answer 80

**No.** In 2006 the European Union, China, and California banned lead in consumer products. Lead solder became illegal in electronic devices in some places. Lead-free solder was needed. Many lead-free solders have tin, silver, and copper in them. They melt around 217°C. Sometimes indium is added to the solder to make it better, but indium is very expensive.

Answer 81

**Lift Guide Wire** Brass adjustable guide arm for toilets with tank balls and lift wires.

Answer 82

**Mini-Rooter** by General Wire

Answer 83

**No-Kink Hose Bibb 3/4"** Loose Key ( L/K )

Answer 84

**Moen Stem Puller**

Answer 85

**Soldering of metals**, Flux serves a threefold purpose: 1. it removes any oxidized metal from the surfaces to be soldered, 2. seals out air thus preventing further oxidation, 3. and by facilitating amalgamation improves wetting characteristics of the liquid solder. ...

Answer 86

Waste & Overflow Strainer Old Style

Answer 87

**To Clean copper pipe before solder**

Answer 88

**Pipe repair clamps** Can repair pipe quickly in under 5 minutes. May remain as a permanent repair.

Answer 89

**Pipe Taps** Pipe Taps are used to cut internal threads in parts or fittings that will be mated with threaded pipe or fittings to make a pressure tight joint. Pipe threads require higher cutting forces than regular machine thread tapping because the threads require 100% thread depth. ... Metric sizes are referred to as thread pitch.

Answer 90

Knock out test Caps

Answer 91

**P.O. Plug Drain** This **1-1/4-inch x 8-inch PO plug assembly** is designed for use in **standard bathroom sinks**. It has a brass construction for durability with a chrome-plated finish that resists corrosion and gives a sleek touch to any bathroom sink. This product enables easy installation with a complete drain assembly that includes a 20-gauge tailpiece and a pull-out rubber stopper with a beaded chain.

Answer 92

**P.O. Plug Wrench** Designed to Install or remove vanity sink pop-up plugs and tub drains. ... plugs refer to lavatory sink drains that do not have the extra opening in the side for an overflow. P.O. Plug type drain. **TRIVIA:** All pop-up assemblies are a P.O. assemblies.

Answer 93

**Pop-up Assembly**

Answer 94

**Push fit UV- Resistant 90' degree Elbow** Fitting is UV-resistant which makes them great for outdoor use as they can be in direct sunlight and withstand hot temperatures up to 200°F at 80psi. Resistant to scale build-up. Suitable for hot and cold water applications **Can be used with copper, CPVC, or PEX pipe (3/4" and 1")**. Ideal for water filtration and water softener installs. Great for marine and RV plumbing

Answer 95

**PVC Nipples are Sch 80** The pipe schedule refers to the pipe wall thickness. The higher the schedule, the thicker is the pipe wall. For example: 2-inch nominal size steel pipe: schedule 40 has a wall thickness of 0.154 inches and schedule 80 has a wall thickness of 0.218 inches.

Answer 96

**Self closing Bubbler** sized 1/2" or 3/8"

Answer 97

**The shut-off water valve (also called a saddle valve)** is part of the household plumbing. It controls the flow of water from the plumbing to the refrigerator. Self-tapping or self-piercing water valves (saddle valves) are not recommended, as they do not provide a large enough opening for the water to pass through.

Answer 98

**Push-fit** Sharkbite®

Answer 99

**Lavatory Faucet** Centerset 4" Single handle (Metal)

Answer 100

**Tubular Products** Called a Slip Joint Nut (S.J.) **1-1/2"**, **1-1/4"**, or **1-1/2" x 1-1/4**" Comes in different materials as well.

Answer 101

**Sloan Regal**

Answer 102

**Sloan Crown 111**

Answer 103

Sloan Dolphin Used in Maritime (Ocean) applications

Answer 104

Sloan Optima Valve

Answer 105

**Sloan Royal 113**

Answer 106

**S.O.T. Hose Bibb** S.O.T. stands for = Shank Over Thread . They Put a tube (shank) covering a part of the thread)

Answer 107

**Spin Drive by General Wire** Typically used when access to power is limited

Answer 108

**Spin Drive**

Answer 109

**Spring Check Valve** One iteration of the **swing check valve** is a **spring check valve**. These valves function in the same way as swing check valves, but they have a spring to stay closed when there is no flow in the correct direction. That means that as soon as fluid stops flowing through, the valve claps shut.

Answer 110

**Stainless Steel**

Answer 111

**3/4" MIP (MALE IRON PIPE)** **SSS Hose Bibb**

Answer 112

**Strap Wrench** All-purpose and adjustable, strap wrenches utilize the tension of a (usually rubber or polyester) strap to grip and turn without scratching or damaging what's being tightened. They can be used for many different plumbing applications, particularly when a large crescent wrench or channel-lock pliers are unavailable.

Answer 113

**Swing Check Valve** A swing check valve is a butterfly-style check valve in which the disc, the movable part to block the flow, swings on a hinge or trunnion, either onto the seat to block reverse flow or off the seat to allow forward flow. ... Although swing check valves can come in various sizes, large check valves are often swing check valves.

Answer 114

**Toilet tank** For connecting the tank to the bowl

Answer 115

**Threaded Tailpiece** **TBE (Threaded Both Ends)** comes in different sizes and diameters 1-1/2", 1-1/4" and finishes Rough Brass

Answer 116

**Test Plug** helps seal piping or holds pressure while testing a piping system. The plastic body has minimal to no rusting or corroding for a long-lasting use. The plug's wing nut helps make tightening and removing the plug easy.

Answer 117

**Toilet Bolt Caps**

Answer 118

Trap Adapters are very versatile connectors. Please see FERNCO Catalog for additional information.

Answer 119

**Trap Adapter 1-1/2"**

Answer 120

**Trapper Nipples** ## Footnote **Heat trap nipples** save energy and also serves as a dielectric fitting to prolong tank life. Use on cold and hot water lines for best energy saving results. The Heat trap nipple has a PEX Shield lining.

Answer 121

**Triple Seal Tank Balls**

Answer 122

**True Union Ball Valve** The term **true union** means that the carrier or main part of the valve can be removed from the piping system and be either repaired or replaced. Most of our valves have all plastic construction.

Answer 123

**Different type of tubing shown** **Clear braided, Clear Vinyl, White Pol, Blue Poly**

Answer 124

**Turbo Torch**

Answer 125

**Turbo Torch Extreme**

Answer 126

**A hose bibb vacuum breaker** is a threaded device that screws onto the spigot mouth. It prevents water from flowing backward into your pipe with a spring loaded check valve. ... When the water flows, the pressure of the water pushes open the check valve in the hose bib backflow preventer.

Answer 127

**The Water Cooler Sill Cock** will help you easily create a water supply line for your evaporative cooler. All you do is screw the Sill Cock onto an existing outdoor hose Bibb. The new Sill Cock becomes the faucet to which you attach your garden hose. Into the convenient side tap you attach a copper or poly supply line that runs to your cooler.

Answer 128

**Water Heater Stand** Most water heaters are placed on stands when installed in a garage. The water heater stand is designed to keep the gas burner 18-inches off of the floor (there are some code exceptions). Certain local codes may require this for electric water heaters too.

Answer 129

**Water test Gauge** **FYI:** The typical inlet water pressure to a home is about 40 to 45 psi. Normally, it should not exceed 60 psi. The pressure regulator is usually preset to 50 psi. However, it can be adjusted anywhere from 25 to 75 psi with a simple turn of a screw.

Answer 130

**Widespread Faucet (Bathroom)**

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