Fittings Flashcards
1
Q
Fitting sizes
A
4’’, 2.5’’, 1.5’’, 1’’
2
Q
Fittings naming convention
A
Size, Flow, Function, Lug Type
3
Q
Flow direction
A
Female to Male
4
Q
What is a lug
A
A ridge that eases tightening & loosening
5
Q
Reducer
A
Female > Male
6
Q
Increaser
A
Female < Male
7
Q
Adapter
A
Connects different thread types
8
Q
Wyes
A
Splits hose 1:2
9
Q
Siamese
A
Combines hose 2:1
10
Q
Caps
A
Protects male threads
11
Q
Plug
A
Seals fmaile thread
12
Q
Shut off butt
A
Starts/stops the flow of water
13
Q
Red Nozzle
A
1.5 in hose = 125gm
14
Q
Yellow
A
1 3/4’’ hose = 200gpm
15
Q
Gorter distributor
A
6 openings = 800gpm
