Wrenches, Pipes, and all things Nice
Water, sewage, and your uncles beef stew
We like it hot hot hot!
But it might take a bit
But it might take a bit
Plumbing across the world
Plumbing vocabulary
100
This tool is used to increase pressure in a pipe temporarily
What is a plunger?
100
Down storm drains, this chemical causes issues with contamination, but down city sewage, this chemical is safe to dispose of.
What is antifreeze?
100
This appliance is fueled to warm your skin and clean off dirt after a long day
What is a hot water boiler
100
In ancient Rome, what material was commonly used for plumbing pipes before the invention of modern materials?
What is lead
100
This important chemical mixture is applied throughout the pipe threading process
What is threading oil?
200
What is a trap?
200
Besides a shower, this appliance is the second most important step of settling in at home after a campout
What is a washer
200
It uses its grit to remove corrosion
What is a pipe cleaner?
200
This famous artist and inventor is said to have designed an early flushing water closet during the Renaissance period.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci
200
Two different sized pipes find each other compatible using this piping instrument
What is a union
300
This is the only thing you should want crawling through your drain pipe
What is an auger snake?
300
Lacking this cap, we'd all be swimming in sewage
What is drain plug?
300
The use of this tool is the only time fire surrounding your pipes should not worry you
What is a blowtorch
300
This famous landmark in India, built in the 17th century, showcases impressive hydraulic engineering skills.
What is the Taj Mahal?
300
This hardware needs to be strong enough to prevent vibration from causing load loss or damage to your pipes.
What is a retaining nut?
400
This invisible gas is critical to keeping you and your pipes safe during a soldering process
What is oxygen
400
Two italian plumbers find much gold in this critical part of the plumbing system
What is a sewer?
400
Using hot water in this type of pipe may leech dangerous chemicals into your water
What is PVC?
400
Who is credited with inventing the modern flush toilet?
Thomas Crapper
400
This part of the faucet system takes load off of the system
What is a washer?
500
The tool necessary to remove a modern sink trap system
What is your hands?
500
Sequassen latrines have no connected sewer system, and are instead cleaned by this service
What is a septic cleaning
500
Before joining two pipes in a trial of fire, they must first be prepared with this concoction
What is flux
500
In what ancient civilization did the concept of indoor plumbing emerge?
Indus River Valley
500
This pipe disconnector is often used to connect to industrial and commercial appliances
What is a nipple?