Plastic Pipe and Fittings
Working with Plastic Pipe and Fittings
Plastic Pipe Install
Not for Today
Misc.
100
What does chemically inert mean?
Does not react with other chemicals
100
When tubing is cracked or damaged how far do you cut off from that point?
At least two inches beyond damaged section
100
What do you use to attach horizontal hangers to wooden structures?
Lag screws or large nails
100
ON A WATER HEATER WHAT SIDE IS THE SHUT OFF ON?
COLD SIDE
100
What can you use instead of a 90 when using pex?
A long or short bend
200
What are the three most common types of plastic pipe?
Abs, pvc, and Pex
200
Picture of pex a and pex b
top pex b
bottom pex a
200
Beam Clamp
200
WHAT PART FOR A WATER HEATER PROTECTS THE SURROUNDING WALLS FROM WATER DAMAGE?
SMITTY PAN
200
How many connections are on a four-port manifold.
5 or 6
300
What is the minimum sch pvc pipe for use in or under buildings?
Sch 40
300
Plumbers use ____ to form a ___when joining abs, pvc, and cpvc
solvent cement solvent weld
300
The maximum vertical spacing on steel pipe is?
15 feet
300
WHAT DOES THE T&P DO?
OPEN WHEN TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE ARE TOO HIGH
300
How many connections do you save when using a four-port manifold instead of tees?
6
400
What is the life span of pvc under test conditions?
Indefinite life span
400
How far should the memory mark be from the end of the bell on pvc bell and spigot pipe.
3/8"
400
Why do you blow out water in subfreezing temps after testing?
To avoid damage from pipes freezing
400
LAST STEP WHEN INSTALLING AN ELECTRIC WATER HEATER IS?
TURN ON POWER
400
What two abs fittings and sizes do you need when installing back-to-back lavatories?
two santees' 2x 1 1/2 , 2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2
500
What does astm stand for?
American society for testing materials
500
A new technique for joining pe that requires less training is ?
Compression collars
500
Before removing test caps and plugs what do you do?
Carefully vent system to atmospheric pressure
500
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE A BAD ELEMENT? AND HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE A BAD DIP TUBE?
CHORTER CHOWERS
500
What brand of PEX did we do the cert for.
Uponor