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What is the term for a physical separation that may be a low inlet into the indirect waste receptor from the fixture, appliance, or device indirectly connected?
What is the term for a physical separation that may be a low inlet into the indirect waste receptor from the fixture, appliance, or device indirectly connected?
- Airbreak (correct)
- Readily Accessible
- Backflow Connection
- Air Gap
What does the term 'Readily Accessible' mean in the context of fixtures, connections, appliances, or equipment?
What does the term 'Readily Accessible' mean in the context of fixtures, connections, appliances, or equipment?
- Having access without any obstruction
- Direct access without necessity of removing any panel, door or similar obstruction (correct)
- Having access only with specialized tools
- Having access with prior removal of an access panel, door or similar obstruction
What is the definition of Backflow in the context of potable water supply?
What is the definition of Backflow in the context of potable water supply?
- The flow of water or other liquids from the receptor to the distributing pipes
- The flow of water or other liquids into the distributing pipes from its intended source
- The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source other than from its intended source (correct)
- The flow of water or other liquids from the distributing pipes to the receptor
What is an Air Gap in the context of drainage?
What is an Air Gap in the context of drainage?
What type of Backflow occurs due to an increased reverse pressure above the supply pressure?
What type of Backflow occurs due to an increased reverse pressure above the supply pressure?
What is an Approved Testing Agency?
What is an Approved Testing Agency?
What is the primary function of a backflow preventer?
What is the primary function of a backflow preventer?
What is the purpose of a backwater valve?
What is the purpose of a backwater valve?
What is a bell or hub in a plumbing pipe?
What is a bell or hub in a plumbing pipe?
What is the purpose of a branch vent?
What is the purpose of a branch vent?
What is a brazed joint?
What is a brazed joint?
What is a blow-off in a plumbing system?
What is a blow-off in a plumbing system?
Study Notes
Plumbing Terms
- ABS stands for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene.
- "Accessible" means having access to a fixture, connection, appliance, or equipment, possibly requiring removal of an access panel, door, or similar obstruction.
Accessibility
- "Readily Accessible" means direct access without removing any panel, door, or similar obstruction.
Airbreak and Air Gap
- An "Airbreak" is a physical separation between a fixture, appliance, or device and an indirect waste receptor.
- An "Air Gap, Drainage" is the unobstructed vertical distance between the lowest opening from a pipe, plumbing fixture, appliance, or appurtenance conveying waste to the flood-level rim of the receptor.
- An "Air Gap, Water Distribution" is the unobstructed vertical distance between the lowest opening from a pipe or faucet conveying potable water to the flood-level rim of a tank, vat, or fixture.
Backflow and Prevention
- "Backflow" is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source other than its intended source.
- A "Backflow Connection" is a condition or arrangement where reverse flow can occur.
- "Backpressure Backflow" occurs due to an increased reverse pressure above the supply pressure, possibly caused by pumps, boilers, gravity, or other sources of pressure.
- A "Backflow Preventer" is a device or means to prevent the flow of liquid from returning to the source of supply, also called a "Vacuum Breaker".
Valves and Fittings
- A "Ball Cock" is a valve opened and closed by the fall and rise of an attached ball floating on the surface of the liquid.
- A "Ball Joint" is a type of pipe connection in which a ball-shaped end is held in a cup-like shell, allowing movement in every direction.
Pipes and Joints
- A "Bell or Hub" is a portion of a pipe that is enlarged to receive the end of another pipe of the same diameter for making a caulked or push-on joint.
- A "Bending Pin" or "Iron" is a tool for straightening or bending lead pipe.
- A "Blank Flange" is a pipe flange that is not drilled for bolt holes.
- A "Blind Flange" is a flange that closes the end of a pipe, with no opening for the passage of liquid or gas.
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This quiz covers key terms and definitions related to plumbing, including ABS, accessible, and airbreak. Test your knowledge of these important concepts.