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What is the primary purpose of a bell or hub in a pipe?
What is the primary purpose of a bell or hub in a pipe?
- To increase the pressure of the fluid flowing through
- To change the direction of the fluid flow
- To reduce the diameter of the pipe
- To receive the end of another pipe for a joint (correct)
What type of joint can be made using a bell or hub?
What type of joint can be made using a bell or hub?
- Socket joint
- Caulked or push-on joint (correct)
- Threaded joint
- Welded joint
What happens to the diameter of the pipe at a bell or hub?
What happens to the diameter of the pipe at a bell or hub?
- It remains the same
- It decreases
- It varies randomly
- It increases for a short distance (correct)
What is the relationship between the diameter of the pipe and the bell or hub?
What is the relationship between the diameter of the pipe and the bell or hub?
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What is the result of using a bell or hub in a piping system?
What is the result of using a bell or hub in a piping system?
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Study Notes
Pipe Joints
- A bell or hub is a portion of a pipe that is enlarged for a short distance to accommodate the end of another pipe.
- The purpose of a bell or hub is to create a caulked or push-on joint with another pipe of the same diameter.
- The enlarged portion of the pipe allows for a secure connection between the two pipes.
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