PEX Tube
How many different types of PEX tubing are there?
3, (A, B, C,)
How is CPVC Joined?
Chemical Weld. One step solvent/cement
How many different types of copper are used in the plumbing industry?
5 (K,L,M,DWV,MED GAS)
Name the 2 types of Cast iron piping.
No Hub and Service weight
How many types of steel are commonly used in the plumbing industry?
3, black mailable galvanized in stainless steel
What 2 ways is PEX tubing sold?
Sticks and Coils
What is CVPC primarily use on?
Potable water
What is the thickest type of copper tube?
K (Primary uses is underground water service)
What is Cast Iron primary use in the plumbing industry?
Commercial waster systems
What is the most common connection method for steel pipe?
Threaded connections (tapered tread)
What are the 2 things that make types of PEX tubing different?
The way they are made and the way they are connected
What is CPVC max water temp resistance?
200F
What is the thinnest type of copper tube?
DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent)
What 3 ways is cast iron pipe and fitting commonly connected in the plumbing industry?
Clamps, Lead and Oakum, Resilient Gasket
Name 2 common Lengths steel pipe come in?
10' and 21' and custom lengths
Name 3 of the 5 ways of connecting PEX tubing.
Expansion, Crimp, Clamp, Press fit, Push fit
What Year was CPVC introduced to the industry?
1959
What does DWV stand for?
Drain Waste Vent
What are Resilient gaskets known as?
Resilient Gaskets, (dough-nuts)
What is the "schedule" of steel pipe?
The Wall Thickness, common schedule 40 and 80
What is "PEX" Tubing?
Cross linked polyethylene
What does CPVC stand for?
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
How is soft drawn (Annealed) copper sold?
Coils
Why Can Cast Iron not be use in a gas system?
Cast Iron can crack.
What does CSST stand for?
Corrugated stainless steel tubing, Flexible gas piping