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    This document defines various plumbing fixtures, accessories, and terminologies used in plumbing systems. It provides descriptions of common fittings such as faucets, caps, plugs, nipples, couplings, unions, ells, tees, reducers, increasers, risers, hydrants, service pipes, valves, and more. It also shows examples of antique brass plumbing fixtures that can be combined in various ways for aesthetic bathroom designs. Finally, it announces that a plumbing board exam will be offered on a specific date for those needing to obtain their permit.

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    This document defines various plumbing fixtures, accessories, and terminologies used in plumbing systems. It provides descriptions of common fittings such as faucets, caps, plugs, nipples, couplings, unions, ells, tees, reducers, increasers, risers, hydrants, service pipes, valves, and more. It also shows examples of antique brass plumbing fixtures that can be combined in various ways for aesthetic bathroom designs. Finally, it announces that a plumbing board exam will be offered on a specific date for those needing to obtain their permit.

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    This document defines various plumbing fixtures, accessories, and terminologies used in plumbing systems. It provides descriptions of common fittings such as faucets, caps, plugs, nipples, couplings, unions, ells, tees, reducers, increasers, risers, hydrants, service pipes, valves, and more. It also shows examples of antique brass plumbing fixtures that can be combined in various ways for aesthetic bathroom designs. Finally, it announces that a plumbing board exam will be offered on a specific date for those needing to obtain their permit.

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    Plumbing Fixtures,

    Accessories, Terminologies
    BU1
    Bibb
    • synonymous with faucet, cock, tap, plug, et. (faucet)

    HOSE BIBB
    Faucet
    • a valve on a water pipe by means of which water can be drawn from of held
    within the pipe.
    Cap
    • a fitting into which the end of a pipe is screwed for the purpose of closing the
    end of the pipe.
    Plug
    • a pipe fitting with outside thread and protecting heads that is used for closing
    the opening in another fitting (clean out, P. Trap).
    Nipple
    • pipe fitting with outside thread for connecting two pipes
    Sleeve
    • a pipe coupling
    Coupling
    • a pipe fitting with inside thread for connecting two pipes; method of pipe used to
    join two pipes or conduit.
    22mm Compression Slip Coupling
    Union
    • a pipe fitting used to connect the ends of two pipes, neither if which can be
    turned.
    Service Ell
    • a malleable-iron fitting for thread pipe, having 45 degree or 90 degree bend with
    inside thread on one end and outside thread on the other.
    Elbow
    • a fitting joining two pipes at an angle.
    Tee
    • T-shaped fitting with two outlets, one 90 degree to the connection to the main
    line; fitting should never be used with pipes carrying sewage but may be used
    with vent pipes; change in drainage nor direction.
    Service Entrance Ell
    Reducer
    • are fitting used to connect pipes of different sizes in the same line; a pipe
    coupling, with inside threads, having one end with smaller diameter than the
    other.
    1 x 1/2 inch BSP Male Thread Pipe
    Reducer Nipple Brass Fittings
    Couplings
    Increaser
    • a coupling with one end larger than the other
    Riser
    • a water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or more to
    convey water to branches or fixtures.
    Hydrant
    • a cylindrical reservoir usually of metal; an apparatus for drawing water directly
    from a main.
    Service Pipe
    • the pipe from the water main or source of water supply to the building served.
    Hose Reel
    • a cylindrical device which turn on an axis around which a fire hose is wound and
    Connected.
    Types of valves and controls:
    Gate Valve
    • a valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk.
    This valve is used when a normal fully open or closed position is desired.
    • Either end may be used as an inlet.
    Globe Valve
    • is used when it is desired to throttle the water supply.

    • Same end must always be used as an inlet.


    Check Valve
    • a valve that automatically closes to prevent the flow of water in a reverse
    direction.
    Angle Valve
    • changes the direction of the flow of water as well as control it.
    • Act somewhat like globe valve but are usually used for a right angle turn.
    Flush
    • a valveValve
    used in a flush tank for the purpose of controlling the flushing of
    fixtures.
    7 STUNNING
    BRASS PLUMBING
    FIXTURES
    combine antique brass taps with
    mahogany wood and white ceramic
    sinks.
    cets make
    brilliant
    features for
    any bathroom
    Brass waste pipes and
    sinks can be
    combined for
    stunning effect
    inbuilt faucets give an
    ultra modern minimalist
    effect
    Using a feature mixer faucet with
    large marble bowl sink
    creates a spa style bathroom
    Curved mixer faucet delivers water
    almost fountain like to
    the glass bowl below
    fashioned? These ultra modern
    faucets exude a contemporary
    elegance
    PRELIM EXAM next week
    PLAN READING (board exam format, multiple choice)

    10 items (10 points each)

    Exam is only available from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at BB

    Can only be taken once.

    No Permit means you cannot see ur grade on LMS (so make sure you pay).
    Reference
    browzeronline, 2020. Antique Brass Plumbing Fixtures. [online] Slideshare.net.
    Available at: <https://www.slideshare.net/browzeronline/brass-plumbing-fixtures>
    [Accessed 21 September 2020].

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