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Plumbing Tools, Materials Flashcards

1
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This tool is used as a container for the tools needed for plumbing.

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Tool box

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

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Copper tube bender

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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

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4
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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

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5
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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

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6
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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

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7
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It is a tool used to cut metal.

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Large frame hacksaw

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8
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It is a tool used to cut wood

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Wood saw

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9
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Pipe cutters are used to cut pipes on the desired length.

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Pipe cutter

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10
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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

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11
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It is a set of hardened steel used to remove fine amounts of material to a work piece.

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File

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12
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It is a tool used to cut wires or strip the insulator from a wire.

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Side cutting wires

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13
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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

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14
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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

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15
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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

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16
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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

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17
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This device is used to turn off or on the water main stopcock.

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Stopcock key

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18
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This is a gas fueled device which is used to apply flame or heat on a certain part.

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Blowlamp

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19
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It is used to induce flame on the blowlamp.

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Spark igniter

20
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It is a tool used to cut plastic tubings in plumbing.

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Plastic tubing cuter

21
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It is a big scissor-like device used to cut metals.

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Tin snip

22
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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

23
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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

24
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It is a type of wrench which is used to tighten or loosen pipe assemblies.

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Pipe wrench

25
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It is used to create threads on pipes

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Pipe threader

26
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It is the adhesive applied to the pipe system

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PVC solvent and cement

27
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It is a material used for sealing pipe thread

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Teflon tape

28
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Are the main component of plumbing

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Pipes

29
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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

30
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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

31
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This type of pipe is used for pipe systems which are very long.

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High-density polyethylene pipe (HDPE)

32
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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)

33
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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)

34
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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

35
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It is a fitting with an enlarged end designed to adapt to another pipe or fitting.

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Bell

36
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It is an offset made to a fitting used to change the direction of the pipe.

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Elbow

37
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It is a compact fitting that is inserted into a pipe or another fitting.

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Bushing

38
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It is a fitting used to clear clogs in drains or sewers.

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Cleanout

39
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It is a fitting that is used to connect two equally sized pipes.

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Coupling

40
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It is a fitting used to discharge the contents of a pipe or another fixture.

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Drain

41
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It is a three-piece fitting used to provide direct access within a piping system.

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Union

42
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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

43
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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

44
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It is a fitting that has three connections.

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Sanitary tee

45
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It is a fitting which has three connections, the two of which are shaped like a mirrored elbow.

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Twin elbow

46
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It is a fitting that has four connections.

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Sanitary cross

47
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are devices connected to a pipe system that are used to deliver or drain away water.

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Fixtures

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