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PLUMBING THEORY N2

QUESTION 1: COLD WATER SUPPLY

1.1 1.1.1 A
1.1.2 D
1.1.3 C
1.1.4 D
1.1.5 B
(5 × 1) (5)

1.2 1.2.1 Fire-hose reel: pressure 300 kPa and flow rate
0,5 liters/second (2)

1.2.2 Fire hydrant: pressure 300 kPa and flow rate 20 liters/second (2)

1.3  Screening at source

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Coagulation
 Mixing/agitation
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Sedimentation
Filtration
Sterilization
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 Aeration
 Control reservoir (Any 6 × 1) (6)
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1.4  Ordinary water should be safe to drink

 Attractive in appearance (clear)
 Tasteless and colorless
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Usable for a variety of household purposes

 Usable for industrial purposes (5 × 1) (5)
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QUESTION 2: HOT WATER SUPPLY

2.1 Advantages:
 The geyser is small and compact and can be fitted close to the point where
it is needed most.
 It can deliver just the required amount of hot water, which saves electrical
energy.

Disadvantages:
 Its limited capacity makes it inadequate for general household purposes.
 It can consume a lot of electricity to heat up cold water every time the
consumer needs a small amount of hot water. (2 × 2) (4)

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Accuracy and layout 2
Labelling 5
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Secondary flow pipes 2

Cold water supply tank 1
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2.3  Poor temperature at mixer taps and shower outlets.

 The high pressure on the cold-water system increases the chances of
water hammer and pipe vibration.
 Noise levels are increased when cisterns and water tanks fill up through a
ball valve.
 Splashing at water outlets are increased especially in very high pressure
areas. (Any 2 × 1) (2)

2.4 It expels accumulated air in the radiators and to eliminate possible air pockets
that could render radiators ineffective or cause damage to the system. (2)

2.5  One-pipe system

 Two-pipe system
 Single-pipe system (Any 2 × 1) (2)
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QUESTION 3: DRAINAGE

3.1  Number of discharge points

 Relative position of discharge points
 Drainage system and location of the local authority sewer
 Internal layout of sanitary fittings
 External position of rainwater pipes
 Disposition of building
 Topography of the area to be served (7 × 1) (7)

3.2  Water test

 Smoke test
 Air test (3 × 1) (3)

3.3 3.3.1 An inspection chamber is a chamber not deeper than 1 m and√ of

such dimensions that permanent access may be obtained to a drain
without a person being required to enter such chamber. √ (2)

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3.3.2 A conservancy tank receives both soil and waste from a common
soil and waste-water drain√. The sewage is stored temporarily in the
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conservancy tank √and the content is emptied at regular intervals. √ (3)
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3.4 A portion of the water must be able to evaporate through the soil√ and the
gasses must be allowed to escape. √ (2)

3.5 The one-pipe system means a system of piping between the sanitary fixtures√
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and the underground drain in which both the soil water and waste water
discharge down a common stack√ in which any trap venting or other venting
required might be via a common vent stack. √ (3)
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Drawing: 8

Labelling: 5

Total: 13

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The outlet of any WC trap that discharges into such a stack is more than
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1,5 m above the invert of the bend at the base of such a stack.
 The outlet of any sanitary fixtures other than a WC trap that discharges into
such a stack is more than 2 m above the invert of the bend at the base of
such a stack. (2)
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QUESTION 4: SHEET-METAL WORK AND FLASHING

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 230 Ø

True lengths of:

0a; 1b; 3d; True lengths of:
4e; 5f; 6g 0b; 1a; 1c; 2b; 2d;
3c; 3e; 4d; 4f; 5e; 5g;

400 mm
6f

FRONT VIEW

450 Ø Plan lengths of:

0b; 1a; 1c; 2b; 2d; 3c;
3e; 4d; 4f; 5e; 5g; 6f

Neatness 1
True lengths of straight
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construction lines
True lengths of
TOP VIEW 2
diagonals

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Correctness of pattern
Smooth arc at bottom
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Smooth arc at top 2
PATTERN OF Labels 2
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QUESTION 5: CALCULATIONS

5.1 Pressure at the tap:

Head of water (height) is 15 m + 800 mm = 15,8
P=D×g×h
= 1 000 kg/m³ × 9,81 m/s² × 15,8 m
= 154 998 Pa
= 1 000
= 154,998 kPa or 155 kPa (5)

5.2 Pipe fittings required:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1. Ø 22 mm MI × C straight adaptor, 3
compression type (1 × outlet,
2 × gate valve) 
2. Ø 22 mm 90° elbow, compression 1

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type
3. Ø 22 mm wall plate elbow, 1
compression type
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