Plumbing Tools, Materials

Question 1

This tool is used as a container for the tools needed for plumbing.

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Tool box

Question 2

This tool is used to bend tubes on a specific angle set by the plumber.

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Copper tube bender

Question 3

come in different shapes of tip and length of body. It is used to fasten or loosen screws which hold the assembly.

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Screwdriver

Question 4

This tool is used to drive nails or remove them from an assembly. it may also be used as the driver for chisels etc.

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Claw hammer

Question 5

is a sharp tool driven by a hammer or mallet. It is used to cut or shape wood, metal, stone or any hard material.

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Chisel

Question 6

It is a tool used to tighten or loosen fasteners which are difficult to reach using a plumber’s wrench or any other wrenches.

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Basin wrench

Question 7

It is a tool used to cut metal.

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Large frame hacksaw

Question 8

It is a tool used to cut wood

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Wood saw

Question 9

Pipe cutters are used to cut pipes on the desired length.

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Pipe cutter

Question 10

This tool has a considerably coarser spacing of cutting edges unlike that of the common file. It is used to remove fine amounts of material.

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Rasp

Question 11

It is a set of hardened steel used to remove fine amounts of material to a work piece.

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File

Question 12

It is a tool used to cut wires or strip the insulator from a wire.

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Side cutting wires

Question 13

It is a ruler that exhibits a tape-like mechanism that slides into materials and can measure long distances and different shapes.

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Tape measure

Question 14

is a bar with liquid-filled vials used to determine whether surfaces are horizontally, vertically, and diagonally balanced. Balance is achieved when the bubble is positioned between the drawn lines on each vial.

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Spirit level

Question 15

is a tool which manually tests vertical balance. It is hung from a surface and should be barely touching the floor.

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Plumb bob

Question 16

It is a tool commonly known as “pipe snake or drain snake.” This tool is used to remove clogs and other obstructions in plumbing.

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Pipe auger

Question 17

This device is used to turn off or on the water main stopcock.

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Stopcock key

Question 18

This is a gas fueled device which is used to apply flame or heat on a certain part.

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Blowlamp

Question 19

It is used to induce flame on the blowlamp.

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Spark igniter

Question 20

It is a tool used to cut plastic tubings in plumbing.

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Plastic tubing cuter

Question 21

It is a big scissor-like device used to cut metals.

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Tin snip

Question 22

It is a tool commonly referred to as the “linemen’s plier.” This plier can perform operations done by the side-cutting and long nose pliers.

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Combination pliers

Question 23

This device is used to illuminate dark areas where the plumber works. It directs the light to a specific area to which the plumber is facing.

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Head lamp

Question 24

It is a type of wrench which is used to tighten or loosen pipe assemblies.

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Pipe wrench

Question 25

It is used to create threads on pipes

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Pipe threader

Question 26

It is the adhesive applied to the pipe system

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PVC solvent and cement

Question 27

It is a material used for sealing pipe thread

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Teflon tape

Question 28

Are the main component of plumbing

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Pipes

Question 29

are the most common pipe used in plumbing. It is commonly used on aqueducts, transmission lines, distribution mains, circulating water lines, underwater crossings, intakes and outfalls, etc.

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Steel pipe

Question 30

This pipe is commonly termed to as “PVC pipe.” It is commonly used in insulation, hosepipes and supply piping. These pipes are durable and lightweight, thus making it applicable for most residential installation.

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Polyvinyl chloride pipes

Question 31

This type of pipe is used for pipe systems which are very long.

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High-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE)

Question 32

This type of pipe is molten metal injected to a mold and are used as sinks, tubs, and lavatories sometimes covered with marble, porcelain, or enamel.

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Cast-iron pipe (CI)

Question 33

This pipe is a common replacement for the steel pipe. This pipe is less prone to rust and corrosion.

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Galvanized IronPIPE (GI)

Question 34

are components of different shapes which are commonly the same material as pipes. Function as the bridge to join different pipes to form a pipe system. Provided here are some of the most common fittings used in creating a pipe system.

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Fittings

Question 35

It is a fitting with an enlarged end designed to adapt to another pipe or fitting.

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Bell

Question 36

It is an offset made to a fitting used to change the direction of the pipe.

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Elbow

Question 37

It is a compact fitting that is inserted into a pipe or another fitting.

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Bushing

Question 38

It is a fitting used to clear clogs in drains or sewers.

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Cleanout

Question 39

It is a fitting that is used to connect two equally sized pipes.

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Coupling

Question 40

It is a fitting used to discharge the contents of a pipe or another fixture.

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Drain

Question 41

It is a three-piece fitting used to provide direct access within a piping system.

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Union

Question 42

It is a fitting with a male thread on one end and a socket connection on the opposite end.

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Male adaptor

Question 43

It is a fitting with a female thread on one end and a socket connection on the opposite end.

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Female adaptor

Question 44

It is a fitting that has three connections.

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Sanitary tee

Question 45

It is a fitting which has three connections, the two of which are shaped like a mirrored elbow.

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Twin elbow

Question 46

It is a fitting that has four connections.

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Sanitary cross

Question 47

are devices connected to a pipe system that are used to deliver or drain away water.

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Fixtures