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What are some examples of home plumbing pipes?
PEX Pipe, PVC Pipe, Rigid Copper Pipe, ABS Pipe, Flexi Pipe, Galvanized Steel Pipe, Cast Iron
Which piping material is best for drain and vent lines?
PVC Pipe
_____ is typically used for final piping connections to appliances.
Flexi Pipe
What are examples of types of home plumbing pipes mentioned in the content? (Select all that apply)
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What is the purpose of a Smoke Detector?
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A home's plumbing system includes the water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures, traps, soil, waste, and vent pipes, sanitary and storm sewers, and building _____.
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Match the plumbing pipe material with its best usage:
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Study Notes
Electrical Layout Glossary
- Ceiling-mounted light fixtures include recessed lights, wall-mounted lights, and ceiling fans
- Other electrical components include duplex receptacles, telephone outlets, switches, dimmer switches, multi-light bars, and downlights
- Safety devices include smoke detectors, watt-hour meters, and doorbells
- Modular fluorescent lights, nurse call systems, emergency lights, and grille diffusers are also used in electrical layouts
Sanitary Pipe Fittings
- Sanitary pipe fittings are classified by the material they are made of, such as PVC, galvanized, and copper
- Fittings include components used to connect sanitary tubes or piping, including valves to control flow
- These systems are used in food processing plants, pharmaceutical companies, and other facilities that process consumable goods
Plumbing System
- A plumbing system includes water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures, traps, soil, waste, and vent pipes, and sanitary and storm sewers
- It is a complex network that is complicated and costly to repair or install
Types of Home Plumbing Pipes
- PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) pipe is used for water supply lines and is durable, flexible, and easy to cut and join
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe is used for drain and vent lines and is inexpensive, durable, and easy to work with
- Rigid copper pipe is used for water supply lines and is valued for its durability and non-toxicity
- ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) pipe is used for drain and vent lines and is durable, cost-effective, and resistant to corrosion
- Flexi pipe is used for connections to appliances and is flexible, durable, and expensive
- Galvanized steel pipe and cast iron pipe are used for water supply lines, drain and vent lines, and are durable, but expensive and heavy
Electrical Layout Glossary
- Ceiling-mounted light fixtures include recessed lights, wall-mounted lights, and ceiling fans
- Other electrical components include duplex receptacles, telephone outlets, switches, dimmer switches, multi-light bars, and downlights
- Safety devices include smoke detectors, watt-hour meters, and doorbells
- Modular fluorescent lights, nurse call systems, emergency lights, and grille diffusers are also used in electrical layouts
Sanitary Pipe Fittings
- Sanitary pipe fittings are classified by the material they are made of, such as PVC, galvanized, and copper
- Fittings include components used to connect sanitary tubes or piping, including valves to control flow
- These systems are used in food processing plants, pharmaceutical companies, and other facilities that process consumable goods
Plumbing System
- A plumbing system includes water supply and distribution pipes, plumbing fixtures, traps, soil, waste, and vent pipes, and sanitary and storm sewers
- It is a complex network that is complicated and costly to repair or install
Types of Home Plumbing Pipes
- PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) pipe is used for water supply lines and is durable, flexible, and easy to cut and join
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipe is used for drain and vent lines and is inexpensive, durable, and easy to work with
- Rigid copper pipe is used for water supply lines and is valued for its durability and non-toxicity
- ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) pipe is used for drain and vent lines and is durable, cost-effective, and resistant to corrosion
- Flexi pipe is used for connections to appliances and is flexible, durable, and expensive
- Galvanized steel pipe and cast iron pipe are used for water supply lines, drain and vent lines, and are durable, but expensive and heavy
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