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Plumbing Flashcards

1
Q

Minimum pipe size used for venting a waste line?

A

1 1/4”

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2
Q

What do you need to install copper pipe to galvanized?

A

Dielectric Union

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3
Q

4 types of pipes & fittings?

A

Cast Iron
Galvanized (steel/iron)
Copper
Plastic Pipe

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4
Q

PVC comes in 2 schedule. What are they ?

A

Schedule 40, 80

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5
Q

Describe the application of PVC & CVPC

A

Cut pipe -> Debur -> Dri-Fit -> Purple Primer -> Cement -> Push Pipe In, turn 1/4 -> Wipe off excess & plumb pipe

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6
Q

What is the proper fall off rule for pipe?

A

1/4” per foot of pipe

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7
Q

Best material for water pipes, corrosion resistant

A

Copper Pipe

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8
Q

Wall Thickness grades for Copper Pipe

A

M, L, K

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9
Q

Gasses used in flame for soldering pipe?

A

Propane, MAPP

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10
Q

Vent Pipe should never be less than what ?

A

1 1/4” wide

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11
Q

What are the 4 types of faucets?

A

Compression, Ball Type, Disc Type, Cartridge

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12
Q

What does a drain field do for a septic tank?

A

Delivers effluent to soil, soil then purifies the effluent before it reaches ground water.

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13
Q

What prevents scum from leaving the septic tank?

A

Baffles

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14
Q

Hot water heater can be run off ___V or ___V?

A

120v or 240v

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15
Q

Which pipe/line exhausts sewer gases and provides the air pressure to allow waste to flow freely?

A

Vent Pipe

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16
Q

Important factor when determining the size of vent line?

A

Determine number of units to connect

17
Q

Main disadvantage of cast iron when used as a waste line?

A

Heavy, difficult to fit

18
Q

Sewerage systems usually use pipe ranging in diameter from __ to ___.

A

2” - 36”

19
Q

3 types of lines

A

Drain, Waste, Vent

20
Q

Drain Lines do what

A

Collect water. Sinks, tubs, showers

21
Q

Waste lines do what

A

Carry waste from toilets

22
Q

Vent lines do what

A

Exhaust sewer gasses and provide air pressure to allow wastes to flow freely.

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