Plumbing Basics Latest 2023 with Certified Solutions

Plumbing Basics Latest 2023 with Certified Solutions Plumbing A system of pipes or means of transporting and securing liquids, waste, and gases. What does DWV stand for? Drain Waste Vent What does a septic tank do? Microbial action breaks down solid waste, and septic tanks separate solids from liquids Three main types of plumbing material Copper, Steel, Plastic Malleable Easily bent or manipulated PVC stands for Poly Vinyl Chloride What does CPVC stand for Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride CPVC is used for what Hot water in residential settings Fittings do what? Connect pipes together How is copper pipe joined? Soldering or sweating How is steel pipe joined? Threading the pipe How is plastic pipe joined? Chemical Solvents and adhesives (AKA Glue and Primer) What is the function of primer in PVC applications? To clean and soften the pipe What is the function of the PVC glue? Chemical bonding of the plastic pipe and fittings What is the order of events when joining PVC pipe? Cut to size, scuff, primer, glue em' What type of pipe is easiest to install PVC What does I.D. stand for? Inside Diameter What does ABS stand for? Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene What does NPT stand for? National Pipe Thread What is unique about NPT threads? NPT threads taper What is galvanized pipe coated with? Coated with Zinc How many turns until one must break the chips? 2 full turns of the pipe Can you apply too much oil when cutting threads? No, just don't be a pig in Mr. Lund's shop! What tool do we use to clean the inside of the pipe? Pipe Reamer How do you clean up the sharp edges on steel pipe? A metal file How did we clean up the threads after threading? With a wire brush A street elbow has which type of threads one male and one female Soft 50-50 solder is made up of what Tin and Lead