Plumbing Flashcards
Water supply system
Water main from government supply water to house
rain water
Reticulation
Network of pipes – water reticulation system
Ferrule Connection
Connects service pipe to water main
Gooseneck
The gooseneck prevents damage from movement
between the water main & service
Stop Valve
Provided on and off site to stop the flow of water
Water Meter
Measures & records the amount of water used
Service Pipe
Runs from water main to site boundary - government
Supply Pipe
Runs from the service pipe to the house - owner
Hot & Cold Water Systems
Aim of any water reticulation system:
- Reduce amount of pipes needed
* Reduce amount of pipe directional changes
1.Direct Cold Water systems
– Hight water pressure from main water supply
– Water is fed directly form main water supply
– Feeds all taps with drinkable water
2.Indirect Cold Water System
– Low water pressure from main water supply
– Water is fed to a water cistern in the roof
– Taps are supplied with non-drinkable water from cistern
– Only kitchen sink is supplied drinkable water directly from
main water supply
