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200
1 1/4" drains have a minimum pitch per foot.
What is 1/4"?
200
A 2" trap has a maximum trap arm
What is 8'?
200
Water that does not contain impurities in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects.
What is potable water?
200
This fixture has a minimum size drain.
What is 3"?
200
The Philadelphia Flyers were the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup. In what year did they achieve this milestone?
What is 1974?
200
Max temp at a shower.
What is 120 degrees
200
Who is credited with inventing the first flushable toilet in 1596 for Queen Elizabeth I, although it did not gain widespread popularity at the time?
Who is Sir John Harington.?
400
This is the minimum size drain underground.
What is 2"?
For an extra 200, list the 2 exceptions.
400
Double Jeopardy (vents)
In a 4 story building with a 6" stack, what is the minimum size for the stack vent?
400
The color code for type L copper tubing.
What is blue?
400
Bathtub.
What is 1 1/2"?
400
In the 1982-83 NBA season, this Philadelphia 76ers player won both the regular season MVP and NBA Finals MVP. Who is he?
Who is Moses Malone?
400
This happens at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is boil?
400
In ancient Rome, what innovative system was used to distribute hot water for public baths and private residences?
What is Aqueducts or Roman hypocaust system?
600
Min size cleanout for 4" pipe
What is 4"?
600
A vent pipe that also serves as a drain.
What is a wet vent?
600
The minimum size water service pipe to a residential dwelling.
What is 3/4"?
600
Shower with 2 shower heads.
What is 2""
600
Citizens Bank Park is the current home of the Philadelphia Phillies. In what year did it officially open to the public?
What is 2004?
600
What temperature can hot water scold adult human skin?
Most adults will suffer third-degree burns if exposed to 150 degree water for two seconds. Six-second exposure to 140 degree water
600
Question: In 1954, what plumbing company introduced the first adjustable, plastic ballcock for toilets?
What is What is Fluidmaster?
800
DFU value for a WB.
What is 3?
800
The minimum size vent pipe. Give 2 answers.
What is 1 1/4" or half the size of drain?
800
The maximum amount of water a toilet can flush.
What is 1.6 gallons per flush?
800
Residential Kitchen Sink w/ GD and DW
What is 1 1/2"?
800
Question: Who holds the single-season rushing yards record for the Philadelphia Eagles, set during the 2013 season?
Who is LeSean McCoy?
800
This is the maximum temp in a residential dwelling.
What is 140 degrees.
800
What landmark event in 1974 in the United States, significantly impacted plumbing standards?
The Safe Drinking Water Act was passed.
1000
Double Jeopardy (drains)
How many water closets can be on a 3" stack?
1000
When a vent penetrates near a window, what distance must it be?
What is 10/2?
1000
The hanger spacing for horizontal PEX pipe.
What is 32"?
1000
Washing machine
What is 2"?
For an extra 500 points, can it discharge into a L.T. with 1 1/2" trap?
1000
Which legendary Flyers defenseman, known for his aggressive playing style, is often referred to as "The Hammer"?
Who is Dave Schultz?
1000
This is the maximum temp for a public lav.
What is 110?
1000
What important plumbing invention was patented by Thomas Crapper in 1891?
What is the ballcock (flush valve)?
1200
The minimum and maximum length for a stand pipe.
What is 18" to 48"
1200
Minimum distance for vent terminal above roof?
What is 6"?
1200
The type of copper tubing with green color coding.
What is type K copper tubing?
1200
The schedule PVC pipe required on drains and vent piping.
What is 40?
1200
Who managed the Phillies to their first-ever World Series championship in 1980?
Who is Dallas Green?
1200
What unit is commonly used to measure the heating power of water heaters and represents the amount of energy needed to heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit?
What is British Thermal Unit (BTU)?
1200
What famous ancient Greek philosopher advocated for the importance of cleanliness and personal hygiene in his teachings?
Who is Aristotle?