Cast Iron & Glass Pipe Flashcards
5 advantages of cast iron pipe
- Superior noise suppression
- Fire resistant and will not produce toxic gas
- Low thermal expansion
- Very rigid and extremely strong and durable
- Corrosion resistant if protective coatings are present
Name 3 types of caulked joints
Lead and Oakum
Bi Seal
Pc - 4
How much lead or pc-4 is used on a caulked joint
1 inch or 25 mm
What type of caulked joint uses a neoprene gasket?
Bu-Seal
Name 4 disadvantages of cast iron.
- Heavy compared to most drainage materials
- Installation is expensive and time consuming
- Material costs are expensive
- Special tools and equipment are often required
What is a compression joint?
Mechanical type joints that are joined by a neoprene gasket or sleeve.
Why must extra consideration be taken to support suspended piping with compression joints?
They are extremely flexible
What size is the smallest cast iron pipe that may be assembled with mechanical joint couplings?
1-1/4
What size are the largest MJ couplings that may be purchased?
15” diameter in size
Name 2 types of MJ couplings.
Type 1
Type 2
What type of MJ coupling consists of a neoprene sleeve completely surrounded with a corrugated stainless steel sheath
Type 1 MJ coupling
On a type 1 MJ coupling what are two stainless steal gear clamps attached to?
Attached to the sheath for tightening purposes
What type of MJ coupling consists of a heavier, specifically designed neoprene sleeve?
Type 2
On a type 2 MJ coupling where do 2 stainless steel gear clamps fit?
Into slots in the sleeve
In a type 2 MJ coupling why is a sheath not required?
Because of the increased thickness of the sleeve
What are all MJ couplings tightened to?
60 lbs/ft
What type of clamp screws may not be used in a plumbing system?
Cadmium coated
Gaskets and sleeves shall be of ______ ______ ______ and CSA APPROVED
Compounded electrometric rubber
Sheaths, screw clamps and all related must and bolts shall be of _______ ______
Stainless steel
What are riser clamps used for?
To support MJ cast iron vertical stacks
What are Bibby St.Croix pipe hangers?
Specialty designed hangers which are used to support both sides of horizontally installed cast iron piping
What are Clevis hangers?
Used on both sides of a MJ horizontal connection
What type of cutter has two steel legs and a chain with teeth?
Snap cutters.
What type of cutter has a chain with teeth and a ratchet type handle?
Ratchet snap cutter
What kid of blade does an electric chop saw have?
Carbon blade
What is an extremely brittle type of cast iron pipe?
Duriron pipe
When is duriron pipe used?
With aggressive fluids such as acids, solvents, bleached or detergents
Where is glass pipe primarily used
Drainage systems where chemicals are used
Name 7 properties of glass pipe
- Transparent
- Light weight
- Durable
- Fire proof
- Low rate of expansion
- Can be sterilized
- Resistant to corrosion
Name 4 joining methods of glass pipe.
- Plain end couplings
- Halved end couplings
- Flange or mechanical couplings
- Gaskets usually made of Teflon
What are 5 applications of glass pipe?
- Laboratories
- Industrial installations where acids are used
- Research (waste monitoring in pipe visually)
- Refineries- Petroleum products
- Dairy products
What is required of underground glass pipe installation?
Must be wrapped in styrofoam jackets called a Bury-PAC
What diameter of cutting glass pipe uses heat on the outside while an inside cutter with a diamond wheel is used to score or scribe an arc?
Large diameter pipe
What size glass pipe is cut using a diamond wheeled cutter to score the outside of the pipe
Small diameter pipe
A diamond blade saw can be used to cut what kind of pipe
Glass
______ installation must allow for sideways movement of the pipe
Horizontal
What 2!types of hangers can be used with glass pipe?
Clevis or Trapeze hangers
With glass pipe all hangers must be ______
Padded
With glass pipe vertical runs must be supported how often?
At each floor
How must vertical run glass pipe be supported?
With padded friction clamps placed around the pipe or underneath couplings
All acid waste discharging from glass piping systems must what?
Be neutralized in special tanks
True or False. Glass pipe and fittings do not have to be CSA approved.
True