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Thomas Crapper was a plumber in the late 1800s who held nine patents for improvements to drains, water closets, manhole covers and pipe joints.
Behavioral Objectives
Given a grouping of photos, the student will correctly identify 4 out of 5 plumbing tools. Given photographs of each, correctly describe the differences between valves, fixtures, and faucets. Given a description of a clogged drain problem, correctly describe the steps to unclog the drain.
Instructions:
You may work through this lesson at your own pace. Simply click on the arrows to continue or go back to the previous page. Watch for toilet buttons throughout the lesson. When you click on the toilet button, you will be able to see an example quiz question.
This is where the button are located on each slide
At the end of the lesson, you will complete a quiz that will be graded!! Once you are ready, just click on the photo labeled QUIZ to complete the plumbing quiz. Once you have clicked on the QUIZ button, you may NOT go back, so make sure your plumbing knowledge is up to date before you take the quiz!!
Watch for underlined and italicized vocabulary words. You can find the definition of these words at the bottom of the page they are located on.
Here we go.
Ready.
Set. Plumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When a house is being built, plumbers and carpenters must work together so the frame of the house is prepared for plumbing to be put in.
Plumbing can be dangerous, so there are codes that must be followed in order to keep everyone safe.
Plumbers rely on math to make accurate measurements and calculations so all the pipes and tanks fit together to work properly.
In the plumbing business, errors cost money, so you better know your stuff!!!
One pipe carries cold water, and the other hot water.
DWV
Carries away wastewater and solid waste from bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries. This subsystem is not under pressure, and must be properly vented to prevent wastewater form entering the drinking water supply.
The plumbers tool belt carries many of the same tools used in carpentry and electrical work.
Simple plumbing tasks only require a few tools, most commonly a wrench. While larger plumbing jobs use a variety of tools.
RULER
Measuring Tape
T Square
Pencil
Compass
File
Chisel
Used for work on metal pipes. Reaming the end of a pipe removes the burrs caused by cutting.
Wrenches
Adjustable Wrench
Pipe Wrench
Practice Question #1
How many of these tools are used by plumbers?
Compass Chisel T Square
Wrench
Ruler
T Square
Wrench
Compass
Polybutylene (PB)
Plastic Supply Piping Flexible, allowing for easy installation Connections made with compression fittings
Valves
Devices that control the flow of water in the water supply system. They are installed at certain places on the lines so that water can be shut off easily.
Faucets
Valves that permit controlled amounts of water as needed for use in a building. They deliver water to sinks, showers, and bathtubs, but can also deliver water to a hose or bucket.
Fixtures
Water-using devices such as sinks, bathtubs, urinals, stools, or showers.
They are attached to the plumbing system and receive water from the supply system.
Answer
Faucet
Valve
Fixture
Plumbers Shorthand
To save time, plumbers use symbols as a type of shorthand in housing sketches to help guide plumbing installation
Answer
The photo is a template of symbols that are used by plumbers. It shows almost all the symbols that plumbers use today.
All drains can become clogged. It is important to know different ways to unclog a drain so that you may avoid overflows or future problems!!
Be careful, these kind of chemicals are dangerous and can make you very sick or even kill you if they are not used properly!!
The correct answer is.. B. Use a liquid solvent, like Drano, to speed up your slow drain.
Just remember, once you have clicked on the QUIZ button, there is no turning back!!!!
QUIZ Review
Quiz Instructions: On a blank sheet of paper write your name and class period (this is where you will write your answers). Read each question carefully, and select the best answer. For essay questions, write your answer on your answer sheet in legible handwriting.
**If you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero on the quiz.
Begin Quiz
Review
#1) Correctly identify all tools which are used by plumbers as described in the lesson. Label your answer according to the letter next to the tool. Explain what the tool is called and what it is used for in plumbing. (Worth 10 points)
D. B.
A.
E. C.
#2) Using the photographs, correctly label each picture as a valve, fixture, or a faucet.
B. A. C.
D.
#3) Describe the differences between valves, fixtures, and faucets as described in the lesson.
#4) Your little brother put a large piece of paper down the toilet. Now your toilet is clogged and about to overflow onto the floor. What do you do?
A.) Use liquid solvent to unclog the drain B.) Wait for the clog to go away on its own C.) Use an auger or snake to unclog the drain D.) Keep using the toilet, because the paper will then work its way loose. E.) None of the above
A set of rules that can be enforced by law!!! Something that plumbers use as shorthand A type of plumbing tool A type of solvent
Plumbing can be dangerous, so there are codes that must be followed in order to keep everyone safe.
RULER
Measuring Tape
T Square QUIZ
Pencil
Compass
QUIZ
File
Chisel
QUIZ
Used for work on metal pipes. Reaming the end of a pipe removes the burrs caused by cutting.
QUIZ
Wrenches
Adjustable Wrench
Pipe Wrench
QUIZ
Valves
Devices that control the flow of water in the water supply system. They are installed at certain places on the lines so that water can be shut off easily.
QUIZ
Faucets
Valves that permit controlled amounts of water as needed for use in a building. They deliver water to sinks, showers, and bathtubs, but can also deliver water to a hose or bucket.
QUIZ
Fixtures
Water-using devices such as sinks, bathtubs, urinals, stools, or showers.
They are attached to the plumbing system and receive water from the supply system.
QUIZ
Be careful, these kind of chemicals are dangerous and can make you very sick or even kill you if they are not used properly!!
QUIZ
Please raise your hand and the teacher will collect your completed quiz.
Sources:
Wagner, W.H., & Smith, H.B. (2003). Modern Carpentry, Building Construction Details in Eay-To-Understand Form. Goodheart Willcox Company, Inc., IL: Tinley Park.
Plumbing Systems Photograph Integrated Publishing. Retrieved November 1, 2003, from http://www.infodotinc.com/blueprintreading/23.htm
Plumbing Symbols and Photographs of Tools Drafting Supplies. Retrieved November 1, 2003, from http://www.draftingsupplies.com/t-9383a2.gif
Thomas Crapper and Portable Toilet Photograph The Plumber. Retrieved on November 1, 2003, from www.theplumber.com/crapper.html
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