Plumbing Basics Quiz

Plumbing Basics

• Plumbing has two main objectives: supplying water and removing waste.
• Air gap: Prevents backflow of water by creating an unobstructed vertical distance between the water supply and a tank.
• Backflow: Water or other substances flowing from a non-potable source into the potable water supply.
• Riser: A vertical water supply pipe that conveys water to branches or fixtures.
• Standpipe: A vertical pipe used for water storage, often under pressure.
• Liquid waste: Discharge from fixtures, appliances, or appurtenances.
• Relief vent: Provides air circulation between drainage and vent systems.
• Lateral: A secondary pipe in plumbing or a common sewer that doesn't have other sewers feeding into it.
• Main vent: The primary artery of the venting system, connecting vent branches.
• Stack venting: Venting a fixture or fixtures through the soil or waste stack.
• Wet vent: A vent that carries the discharge from wastes other than toilets.
• Dry vent: A vent that does not carry water or waterborne wastes.
• Continuous vent: A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain it connects to.
• Common vent: A drain from two or three fixtures connected to a single trap. Also known as a dual vent.
• Cross connection: Any physical connection between two separate piping systems, one potable and one potentially contaminated, that allows water to flow between them.
• Dead end: A portion of a pipe closed at one end, allowing stagnation of water or air.
• Solid waste: Waste being discharged by water.
• Liquid waste: Waste coming from various fixtures.
• Waste pipe: Conveys liquid waste from fixtures other than toilets.
• Soil pipe: Conveys waste coming from toilets.

Plumbing Materials

• Acid resistant cast iron pipe: An alloy of cast iron and silicon, commonly used in chemical laboratories.
• Asbestos pipe: Made from asbestos fibers and Portland cement. Twice the thickness of standard cast iron pipe.
• Cast iron pipe: The most common material for drainage systems.
  • SV type: Used for building installations.
  • XV type: Extra heavy-duty pipe used for underground applications.
• Cast Iron Pipe Varieties: Standard, Single Hub, Double Hub, Hubless.
• Galvanized steel pipe: Made from mild steel, often corroded by alkaline and acidic water.
• Bituminous fiber sewer pipe: The cheapest sewer pipe option.
• Vitrified clay pipe: One of the oldest materials used for sewer lines.
• Galvanized wrought iron pipe: Superior to galvanized steel pipe for plumbing installations, more resistant to acid waste.
• Brass pipe: Expensive, made from an alloy of zinc and copper.
• Copper pipe: Durable and highly resistant to corrosion.
• Plastic pipe: A newer plumbing material introduced in the Philippines.
• Lead pipe: One of the oldest plumbing materials, used by Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

Test your knowledge on essential plumbing concepts such as backflow prevention, venting systems, and types of pipes. This quiz covers key terms and functions within plumbing, helping you understand the fundamental aspects of water supply and waste removal.