Vocabulary
Plumbing
Material Choices
Electrical/Contractors
Cooling
100

Safety devices that stop the flow of electric current in an overloaded circuit

•Fuses and Circuit Breakers

100

System of pipes used to carry water into the home as well as water and waste materials out of the home

Plumbing

100

What is one material pipes can be made of?

(multiple teams can answer) 

•Copper

•Brass

•Iron

•Steel

•Plastic

100

What are two things a subcontractor may do? 

•Bricklayers

•Electricians

•Drywall installers

•Carpenters 

•Heating and cooling specialists

•Plumbers

•Paintings

•Floor covering installers

100

What is one of the two main types of air conditioners? 

•Room air conditioners

•Central air-conditioning systems

200

What is a Ground Wire?

 An electrical conductor that is connected to the earth

200

Why do we have shutoff valves? 

To be able to turn off part of the water systems for repairs

200

Why are plastic pipes becoming more common?

•Resists rust and corrosion

•Economical to install

•Plumbers can bend plastic pipes between wall studs, floor joists, and other obstructions

faster and easier to install than metal pipes

200

What are the two ways electric power can be sent to homes?

network of overhead wires and underground cables

200

What is an exhaust ventilation solution in a kitchen? 

•Range hoods

•Ceiling or wall fans that vent heat, smoke, moisture, and odors outside

300

What is Recovery Rate?

•Indicates the average amount of water that will be heated in the tank in one hour

300

What are the two ways water is supplied to homes?

Flows by gravity

Pumped through service pipes

300

Characteristics of Stainless Steel

•Durable

•Rust resistant

•Satin finish is usually used to hide water spots

•Compared to other types

•Easy to install

•Lighter in weight

300

What does the number of circuits depend on?

•The lighting systems

•The number of electric receptacles (Outlets) needed

•The number and types of appliances to be used

300

What does ventilation do? List at least two things

•Odors 

•Stale air

•Indoor pollution levels

400

device that controls the distribution of electricity to the home wiring system

•Panel box-

400

What are the two ways that sewage can be disposed of if not part of a public system?

Cesspool and Septic Tank

400

Characteristics of Porcelain Enamel 

•Comes in colors to fit any decorating scheme

•Easy to clean

•Can chip and become permanently stained by some substances

•Scouring powder and drainpipe cleaner shouldn’t be used on porcelain

400

What happens to a fuse when a circuit becomes overloaded?

It melts and must be replaced

400

What climates are whole-house fans most effective in?

•Warm days

•Cool nights

•Low humidity

500

Receptacles that guard people against electrical shock

•Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)

500

What are the two types of water heaters?

Storage, on-demand

500

Characteristics of Acrylic

•Good finish that is easy to clean

•Can scratch

•Color can fade

•Its light so it’s a good material for larger fixtures

•Adding fiberglass makes the surface less likely to chip or crack

500

For plugs with three prongs what is the purpose of the third rounded prong? 

•serves as a ground connection

500

What does a whole house ventilation system consist of? (4 things)

•A fresh air inlet to bring in outside air

•Ducts to distribute air

•Exhaust fans to remove the stale air

•Timer to control the system cycle

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