PVC
What happens to pvc after water freezes inside of it
it burst
what is the process of connecting copper pipe to a copper fitting called
soldering
Why is pex able to withstand freezing temperatures
it can expand
What is my name
Mr Bryant
What tool is used to debur pvc
sandpaper
After inserting your pipe, how far should you rotate it
a quarter turn
under what conditions will copper corrode
Highly acidic water or water with a lot of minerals
What property of pex allows plumbers to bend it around corners
its flexible
What am I majoring in
Ag Education
What tool is used to debur copper
Reamer
What is the average lifespan of PVC
50-80 years
What is the third step in soldering copper
using your wire brush to roughen the surface
Why is pex known to have a low risk of leaks after installation
it requires fewer connections
Where am I from
Katy, Texas
What tool is used to crimp your crimp rings for pex
Crimp wrench
What does primer do to pvc
slightly melts the outer layer
What is the average lifespan of copper pipe
50-70 years
What is the tool used to test your crimps
go- no go gauge
What is one of my hobbies
Duck hunting or playing cards
What are 3 things that a fitting can do
join, extend, redirect, terminate
what does pvc stand for
polyvinyl chloride
Copper (and pvc) can burst under freezing temperatures because the material itself is what
Rigid
What is the biggest drawback to pex
It is UV sensitive
How many siblings do I have
2 brothers
Why must solder be lead free
Copper is used to carry water, lead from solder can get into the water and cause lead poisining