Plumbing Pipes
What are the two most common types of water lines used today?
Copper and PEX
What is the minimum sized water line used to service a toilet?
1/2"
what is the minimum sized water line that can be ran to a hose bib?
What should be installed next to the main water shut off on any home?
PRV valve
You should always apply for a permit before completing any ''new" plumbing work?
True!
What do you do to the PEX line before it is water tight and can be used
Tighten the crimp rings and check them with the "GO" and "NO-GO" gage.
what fitting should be used to run a 1/2" cold line branch from a 3/4" trunk to a toilet?
3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2" T
What causes a toilet to keep running?
The toilet guts, (flapper and assembly) are worn out and need replaced.
What is the first thing you should do before attempting any plumbing repairs on the water system of any home?
Turn off the water and open a hose bib to drain the system
What were the first plumbing pipes made of?
what are the two most common types of water lines in homes?
copper and pex
What size p trap kit should you purchase for a kitchen sink?
1-1/2 inches.
what is the minimum sized water heater you should install for a family of four?
40 gallon
What is the name of the pipe we can take apart in an attempt to unclog the sink?
P-Trap
What is a rough estimate for how much it would cost to replace a main drain from the house to the sewer in the street? (Must be within 5,000)
$6,000.00
1 inch
What is the minimum size p trap you can use for a drain line servicing the condensate drain for a furnace and water heater?
2 inches.
Where did plumbing come from?
Ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, China, India, Persia.
What is the name of the part located inside of a shower valve?
cartridge
What is the average cost in Tulsa Oklahoma for a plumber to show up and diagnose a problem?
$250.00
What is the most common type of pipe used for sewer?
pvc
What is the minimum size drain line for a toilet
3 inches.
Why was cement drain pipe installed in new home construction during ww2
all the metal was being used towards the war effort
What is the full name of the plastic waste pipe that is commonly used?
Poly Vinyl Chloride
What should be done at the end of the day on a job site to ensure the safety of clients and other sub contractors?
clean everything up and remove any trip hazards