PLUMBING Flashcards
(113 cards)
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The art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients and removing then
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PLUMBING
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a title given to a person who is
skilled in the field of sanitation
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PLUMBER
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“Plumbing” was derived from the ancient Roman
word ________
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PLUMBARIUS
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“Plumbing” was taken from the Latin word ________ which means “lead”
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PLUMBUM
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Most popular and generally specified material for
drainage installation. Extensively used in the 60’s
and 70’s
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CAST IRON PIPE (SOIL PIPE)
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a type of cast iron pipe that is generally used for building installations
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SV TYPES (SERVICE)
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a type of cast iron pipe that is extra duty and is used for underground installations
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XV TYPES (EXTRA HEAVY)
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a cast iron pipe that is used for well-fitted hub and spigot connections
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STANDARD PIPE
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it is recommended when the length of a pipe needed is more than 150cm long; wherein cutting is not necessary
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SINGLE HUB
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it is referred when a piece of pipe needed is shorter than 150cm long.
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DOUBLE HUB
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it is used in lieu of the single hub to do away with caulking of joints
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HUBLESS PIPE
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it is made of an alloy of cast iron and silicon
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ACID RESISTANT CAST IRON PIPE
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Widely used in chemical laboratories, industries, and other installations where acid wastes are being discharged
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ACID RESISTANT CAST IRON PIPE
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it is made of an asbestos fibers and Portland cement
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ASBESTOS PIPE
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it could be used as soil, waste, ventilation, and
downspout
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ASBESTOS PIPE
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it is 2x thicker than the standard cast iron pipe
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ASBESTOS PIPE
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it is remarkably superior for embedment in concrete
structure because of similar properties
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ASBESTOS PIPE
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Also called Orangeburg Pipe
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BITUMINOUS FIBER PIPE
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Cheapest among sewer pipes
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BITUMINOUS FIBER PIPE
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Suited for house sewer and septic tank installations
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BITUMINOUS FIBER PIPE
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Light in weight, slightly flexible and can take slight soil movement without danger of cracking of pulling out of its joints
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BITUMINOUS FIBER PIPE
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One of the oldest material used for sewer lines
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VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE
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it is made out from clay, cast into length of 85cm treated
with glazing compound
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VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE
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it is highly resistant to most acid wastes
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VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE
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Durable material for underground installation like public sewer, house sewer, or storm drain
VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE
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Being made of clay, it is brittle and cracks easily
| when laid on unstable ground
VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE
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The oldest pipe used for plumbing system. Used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans as soil and waste pipe
LEAD PIPE
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Highly resistant to acid and is suitable for underground installation. Poisonous and injurious; not recommended to convey water for human consumption
LEAD PIPE
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Made out from mild steel, drawn to a die and welded, cast into 6m long
GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE
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Easily corroded by alkaline and acid water
GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE
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Subject to deposits of salt and lime that gradually accumulate and finally choke the flow of water
GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE
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Deteriorates faster when used as hot water supply line
GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE
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Difficult to use because of its rigidity and the
threading process Involved, plus the joining
operation
GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE
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Better in quality than the steel pipe for plumbing installation.
GALVANIZED WROUGHT IRON PIPE
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One of the most expensive types of pipe
BRASS PIPE
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Made of an alloy or zinc and copper
BRASS PIPE
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Resistant to acids and has a smooth interior surface. Considered to be a superior material for waste and water supply installations
BRASS PIPE
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Durable and extremely corrosive resistant material. Easy to install compared with the other types of pipe
COPPER PIPE
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Costs a little more than the steel pipe. It has a smooth interior surface
COPPER PIPE
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Heaviest type of copper pipe that is recommended for underground installations
K TYPE
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Lighter type of copper pipe and is available in both
| rigid and flexible form
L TYPE
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Thinnest type of copper pipe and is available only in rigid form; for small radiant
heating installations
M TYPE
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Developed in Germany in the mid year of 1935. Introduced in the Philippines at the early part of 70’s
PLASTIC OR SYNTHETIC PIPE
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Proven superior as a sewer and cold-water pipeline. Superior type of pipe because it weighs less, is easy to cut, is flexible, has a smooth interior surface, and cheaper than steel
PLASTIC OR SYNTHETIC PIPE
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sufficiently strong type of plastic synthetic pipe
RIGID TYPE
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a type of plastic synthetic pipe that can be easily bent without breaking
FLEXIBLE TYPE
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a receptacle used for
| receiving and discharging soil water and waste
SOIL FIXTURES
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Receptacles which are used to provide, receive and discharge water, liquid and water-carried wastes into drainage system with which they are connected to.
PLUMBING FIXTURES
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a tube that allows liquid to travel upward above the surface origin reservoir
SIPHON
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it acts as an internal plunger when the handle is pressed
SIPHON
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(FLUSHING ACTION) Discharge waste into a trap way located at the front of the bowl.
WASH DOWN
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(FLUSHING ACTION) Has a bulge on the front. Has a small amount of standing water. Cost less but is least
efficient and noisiest
WASH DOWN
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(FLUSHING ACTION) Discharge into a
trapway at the rear of
the bowl. Flushes through a
siphon action created
in the trap way
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REVERSE TRAP
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(FLUSHING ACTION) Has a larger trap way, making it less likely to clog. Quieter flushing action. Retains a large amount of standing water
SIPHON JET
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(FLUSHING ACTION) Less noisy and very efficient. Flushing action is started by a whirlpool motion
followed by a complete flush down. Retains a large
amount of standing water
SIPHON VORTEX
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A receptacle traditionally used for washing up dishes and laundering clothes
SCULLERY FIXTURES
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A permanent feature of your
bathroom that is plumbed or
wired in, designed for a
particular use.
BATHING FIXTURES
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Enclosure containing shower head, valves and faucets
SHOWER BATHS/COMPARTMENTS
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A fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water near it.
FLOOR DRAINS
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are generally used to connect straight pipe or tubing sections in pipe systems. It is used for other purposes also, such as regulating the fluid flow in the pipes or tubes
FITTING
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these have different shapes which allow rigid straight pipe to change both direction and diameter
PLUMBING FITTINGS
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it plays a major role in the reliability and durability of any piping and plumbing systems.
FITTING
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are used to change to angle or direction of the pipe run.
ELBOWS
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One end of the fitting has male threads, and the other end has female threads. They are convenient because they do away with the need for a nipple
and work well in tight quarters
STREET ELBOWS
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They are shaped like the letter T. In these fittings the intersection is slightly curved in order to avoid clogs.
TEE/T-FITTINGS
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are used to join two straight pieces of pipe of the same diameter.
COUPLINGS
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are used to join pipe of different diameters.
REDUCERS
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are used to join pieces of pipe where pipes cannot be turned or when a
piece of equipment may have to be removed for maintenance or
replacement.
UNIONS
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They are used to change the end of a non-threaded pipe to male or female threads as needed. They are commonly used in copper and plastic plumbing jobs.
ADAPTOR FITTINGS
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are used to close the end of a dead-end pipe
CAP
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It closes an opening on a pipefitting and is normally used for inspection and cleanout
PLUG
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Short lengths (under 12”) of pipe threaded at both ends.
NIPPLES
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Used primarily to gain inside access to DWV systems
WYES
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are integral to any
| piping system as the length of the pipe is limited
JOINTS & CONNECTION
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Wrapping oakum or hemp around the spigot neck & pouring lead to harden
CAULK JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Using neoprene rubber compression gaskets
COMPRESSION JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Using elastomeric sealing sleeve
| and stainless-steel clamp
HUBLESS JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Used for galvanized iron, steel, and plastic pipes. Lubricate clean-out plugs & caps
with water-soluble, non hardening materials
THREADED JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Used for lead pipes & fittings, brass or copper pipe, errules, solder nipples &
traps
WIPED JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) A solder joint made pouring molten
| solder on the joint, and then wiping the joint with a cloth or with a small paddle to shape the joint required
WIPED JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) For brass & copper tubing & fitting. Joints shall be properly fluxed with an approved non-corrosive type flux
SOLDER/SWEAT JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Similar to soldering, except that the
| temperatures used to melt the filler metal are higher
BRAZING JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Melting the work pieces and adding a filler to form a pool of molten material
that cools to become a strong joint.
WELDING JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Fires a ferrule against the tube as the fitting is tightened.
STANDARD COMPRESSION FITTINGS
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a chemical cleaning agent used before and during the soldering process
FLUX
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) For soft copper, water tubing shall be expanded with a proper flaring tool
FLARED JOINTS
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it is gradually wider at
| one end
FLARE
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a joint that connects
expanded copper pipes to
equipment and devices.
FLARE JOINT
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) used for concrete pipes. Prohibited on new construction; only
allowed for repair & connection to existing lines that have mortar joints
CEMENT MORTAR JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Shall use sleeve coupling of the same composition as the pipe. Sealed with neoprene rubber rings
ASBESTOS CEMENT SEWER PIPE JOINTS
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not a glue; made up of CPVC resin, stabilizers and fillers dissolves in a cocktail of solvents.
SOLVENT CEMENT
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Consisting of two companion flanges bolted together and made leak proof by means of a gasket
FLANGE JOINTS
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(A TYPE OF JOINT) Heating both pieces simultaneously
| and pressing them together
HEAT FUSION JOINTS
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is conducted by closing all outlets & filling the system with water from the main to locate leaks and other potential problems
WATER TESTING
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Used in detecting leaks by filling the piping system with compressed air (use of soap suds in locating escaping air)
AIR PRESSURE TESTING
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Meaning of CI
CAST IRON
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Meaning of CL
CENTERLINE
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Meaning of CO
CLEANOUT
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Meaning of CW
COLD WATER
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Meaning of COP
COPPER
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Meaning of DW
DISHWASHER
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Meaning of FD
FLOOR DRAIN
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Meaning of GAL. I
GALVANIZED IRON
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Meaning of HB
HOSE BIB
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Meaning of HW
HOT WATER
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Meaning of LT
LAUNDRY TRAY
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Meaning of LAV.
LAVATORY
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Meaning of MC
MEDICINE CABINET
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Meaning of PLAS.
PLASTIC
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Meaning of PLBG.
PLUMBING
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Meaning of WC
WATER CLOSET
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Meaning of WH
WATER HEATER
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Meaning of WS
WATER SOFTENER
