What's That Pipe?
Is That to Code?
PLUMBER MATH
Word Scramble
CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS!
100

You expose an old wall and find a reddish-brown pipe with threaded fittings. A magnet sticks, but the pipe flakes in layers like rusted pastry. What is it?

What is Galvanized Steel?

100

This is required on all water heaters to prevent over-pressure.

What is a T&P Relief Valve?

100

You cut a 10 ft PEX line into two equal pieces. How long is each piece?

5ft

100

T A B R E Y T

What is a Battery?
100
In this famous Christmas movie, Buddy the Elf's favorite food groups are candy, candy canes, candy corn and what?

What is Syrup?

200

CSST is a flexible yellow pipe that is commonly used for gas. CSST stands for?

What is Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing?

200

Minimum drain size for a shower.

What is 2 inches?

200

We charge for 1 hour minimum, but you stayed for 30-45 minutes. You also used  5 dollars in parts. How much do you bill the customer? 

$145.00

Price Breakdown

135/hr + parts + 5 = 145.00

* 5/hr up to 5 hours for shop fees ( this covers materials we do not charge for like, caulk, glue, tape, ect...)


200

E I L T A W R N E

What is Waterline?

200

How many Reindeer pull Santa's Sleigh?

What is 9?

300

This pipe material is common in commercial fire sprinkler systems and is red. 

What is CPVC? 

300

True or False

S-traps are allowed in Louisiana.

What is FALSE?

300
If a toilet uses 1.6 gallons per flush, how many gallons for 5 flushes?

8 Gallons

Breakdown:

1.6 x 5 = 8 gallons

300

S C T E N O H E U C

What is an Escutcheon?

300

A famous singer released this album in 1994 called Merry Christmas, featuring hit song "All I Want for Christmas Is You"

Who is Mariah Carey?

400

You find an old vent stack made of orange-clay material, brittle and often used before cast iron became standard. What material is this?

What is Terracotta Pipe/clay pipe?

400

This code governs gas piping in Louisiana.

What is NFPA 54 (Fuel Gas Code)?

400

Water pressure is 90 PSI. Code says max is 80 PSI. What device do you need? 

What is PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve)?
400

W C F K B O L A

What is Backflow?

400

This country has the tradition of eating KFC for Christmas dinner. 

What is Japan?

500

This thick-walled, highly durable pipe material is used for high-pressure applications and comes in various schedules.

What is Schedule 80 PVC or Industrial Pipe?

500

Louisiana requires this system to prevent sewage from backing up into buildings during flooding events. 

What is a Sewer Check Valve or Backwater Valve?

500

A 500-gallon tank fills at 10 GPM. How long until full?

50 Minutes


Breakdown:

500/10=50

500

N P O G C U I L

What is coupling?
500

This movie is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time. 

What is The Grinch?


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