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Utilizes the power of the wind to generate electricity to pump water

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Windmills

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Used in tall buildings; Uses gravity to transport water

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Pressure and Gravity systems

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Used in farming; Can be used for deep well sources

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Jack Pumps

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a rapidly rotating impeller adds energy to the water and raises the pressure inside the pump casing

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Centrifugal pumps

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Located below ground and fully submerged in the water reservoir

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submersible pump

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Includes all valves and controls used in the plumbing system which are accessible

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regulating equipment

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cut off/shut off valve; The flow of the water is cut off by means of a circular disc, at right angles to the direction of the flow

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gate valve

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Can throttle flow of water; A valve in which the flow of the liquid is cut off by means of a circular disc that fits over and against the horizontal valve seat

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globe valve

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Serves as a vital connection point between the main water supply and individual fixtures, such as the lavatory,water closet, and the kitchen sink; making a 90-degree turn

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angle valve

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what are the two types of angle valve?

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two-way angle valve and three-way angle valve

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an angle valve used in lavatory, sink, and water closets

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two way angle valve

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an angle valve used in water closet, water supply pipe, and bidet; usually 300mm from the floor

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three way angle valve

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Prevents backflow; A valve that automatically closes to prevent the flow of liquid or gas in a reverse Direction

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check valve

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what are the two types of check valves?

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lift check valve and swing check valve

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a check valve that throttles the flow of water and is located on the sealing surface of the valve seat on the valve body

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lift check valve

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a check valve that has a pin mechanism, and a disc-like door freely rests on the incline seat surface and is usually smaller

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swing check valve

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Non-return valve; Only applicable in wells not in residential areas

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Foot valve

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Acts as a fail safe

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safety valve

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A safety valve that automatically releases a substance from a boiler, pressure vessel, or other system, when the pressure or temperature exceeds preset limits; Used in hot water lines

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pressure relief valve

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Safety valve, quarter turn valve; A quarter-turn (90-degree) valve that uses a pivoting ball that has been drilled throughout to control flow

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ball valve

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Cuts the flow of water; Typically used in water heaters

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cut off valve

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Isolates or regulates the flow of liquid; The closing mechanism is a disk that rotates

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butterfly valve

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approved installed receptacles connected to the plumbing system of a building specific function related to water supply or wastewater disposal.

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plumbing fixtures

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Water closet with continuous trough ; Receptacle (pit in the earth) as a toilet without plumbing pipes

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latrine

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Plumbing fixture used to receive human waste
water closet
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water closet is classified according to
design, make, flushing mechanism, shape, and installation
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Manually washed down Least expensive Noisiest Susceptible to fouling, staining, and contamination
Siphon washdown
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Submerged jet Has large amount of standing water Used by western people
Siphon jet
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Creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the center Used by Asian people
siphon vortex
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Trap is located at the rear Used in large water area Quietness in operation
Reverse trap
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Tank is not visible Used in big commercial spaces
blow out
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Manufactured with the bowl and the flush tank molded into a single unit; expensive
one piece
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The flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl; Two-piece model
closed coupled
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Comprising only of a bowl without a flush tank ; Flushing action is obtained only through water poured
pail flush
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As “eastern type”
squat bowl
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Flushes excrements Uses 3-6 liters
flush tank
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Faucet/valve opened/closed by the ball floating on the surface
ball cock
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To supply a fixed quantity of water; activated by direct water pressure without the use of flush tank; requires 10-20 PSI
flush valve
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Intended for limited spaces
round front
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Ergonomically comfortable but occupies larger space
elongated front
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types of installation of the water closet
-Free Standing/Floor mounted -Wall Hung/ Wall mounted
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Plumbing fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine
urinal
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A long, narrow, basin-like fixture that can accommodate multiple users at a time
through
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Supported by flange or flow
stall urinal
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two types of stall urinal
half urinal and full stall urinal
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Urinal which is not connected to the wall for support but is mounted on a single pedestal
pedestal urinal
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usually found in asian countries
wall hung
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Deep sink to accommodate scrub pail Also known as service sink
slop sinks
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5 types of kitchen sink
single bowl-single drain double bowl-double drain corner sink double bowl-single drain triple bowl
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also known as bar sink
pantry sink
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Used for washing clothes; Also known as a utility sink
laundry tub
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Applicable for commercial spaces; Seamless and stainless steel
scullery sink
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Designed for washing hands or face; Also known as wash basin
lavatory
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Plumbing fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water
floor drain
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what are the 6 types of lavatory
vessel, drop in, undermount, wall hung, pedestal, vanity
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Used for washing the middle part of the body especially the genitals; Also known as sitz bath or foot bath
bidet
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A tub for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation for 1 person
bath tub
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4 types of bath tub
built in, stand alone, hospital baths, whirlpool
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An apparatus for spraying water on the body usually from above
shower baths
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A ceiling mounted showerhead that sprays water down vertically
rain shower
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Handheld shower; Attached to a flexible hose and which allows wide range of motion
telephone shower
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Also known as balneotherapy shower ; Jets of water target various parts of the body at different rates and pressures to relax the muscles and improve blood circulation
hydro massage shower
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Cartridge acts as a funnel
waterless urinal
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0.9 GPF is for half flush 1.6 GPF is for full flush
dual flush water closet
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minimum dimensions of fixtures for human safety and comfort
clearances
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three types of water distribution systems
direct up-feed, indirect up-feed, indirect down-feed
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two types of cold water distribution system
air pressure system and overhead ststem
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A pressure surge caused by a rapid change in flow of velocity in the pipeline
maximum demand
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One fixture unit is equivalent to a rate of flow at
28.3 liter per minute
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(equation) maximum demand is
Total fixture units x 8 gallons
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(equation) probable demand is
maximum demand- % of simultaneous use
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two types of hot water system
upfeed and gravity retutn, overhead feed and gravity return
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“The large pipe of the installation is installed at the bottom of the riser, and the diminishing type sizes, passes through the upper floors”
upfeed system
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“The larger pipe is installed at the top of the riser, and the diminishing pipe sizes, passes through the lower floors of the building”
overhead feed system
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Small hot water tank made of copper or stainless steel sheet
range boiler
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Large hot water tank made of heavy-duty stainless steel sheet
storage boiler
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A small tank used to protect closed water heating system and domestic hot water system from excessive pressure
expansion tank
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Heater controlled by a thermostat
electric heater
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Gas burner is placed below the coil
gas heater
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Solar energy is used for heating water
solar water heater
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The resistance produced by the flowing water with the fittings and interior surface of the pipe
friction
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Normal force exerted by a homogeneous liquid or gas, per unit of area
pressure
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Without any flow motion
static pressure
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Pressure available
residual pressure
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A pressure surge cause by a rapid change in flow velocity in the pipeline
water hammering
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Water hammer arrester, pressure reducing valve; A pressure surge absorbing device operating through the compressibility of air which minimizes the pulsating discharge of water from the pump
air chamber
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Used in small water distribution system
piston pump
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three types of piston pump
Single action pump, double action pump, duplex or twin action pump
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Associated with tall building water distribution system
centrifugal pump
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A mechanical device used to circulate hot water to the plumbing fixtures
the pump circuit system
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Used to collect water from an aquifer
submersible pump
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Illustrate direct upfeed water distribution system
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Illustrate indirect upfeed water distribution system
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Illustrate indirect downfeed water distribution system
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Illustrate the zoning system for cold water distribution system
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Illustrate air pressure system
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Illustrate overhead feed system
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Water sits on its own
level
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Air is ______, and water is _______
elastic, inelastic
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Plumbing fixtures for restricted use
Private or Private use
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All buildings or structures that are not defined as private or private use
Public or public use
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Any of two or mire similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal soil or waste branch
Battery of fixtures
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Influenced by the duration of that peak demand and is defined as the percentage of maximum load expected under normal conditions in any given hour
Working load of the hot water system
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___ is for half-flush ___ is for full flush
0.9 GPF; 1.6 GPF

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