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topic 4: plumbing fixtures Flashcards

1
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_____ are receptacles which are used to provide, receive and discharge water,
liquid and water-carried wastes into a drainage system with which they
are connected to.

A

plumbing fixtures

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_____ are receptacles attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water or waste may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into
the plumbing system.

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plumbing fixtures

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What are the 6 common types of plumbing fixtures used in residences?

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  1. water closet
  2. lavatory
  3. kitchen sink
  4. urinal
  5. bidet
  6. bath tub
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What are the 3 classifications of plumbing fixtures?

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  1. soil
  2. scullery
  3. bathing
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5
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What are the 3 under soil classifications?

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  1. water closet
  2. urinals
  3. slop sinks
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What are the 3 under scullery classifications?

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  1. kitchen sinks
  2. laundry tubs
  3. bar sinks
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What are the 5 under bathing classifications?

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  1. lavatories
  2. bathtubs
  3. shower
  4. bidets
  5. foot/sitz tub
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____ is a plumbing fixture used to receive human excremental and to discharge it through a waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium.

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water closet

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Water closets are classified to ___, ____, ___, ___, and _____.

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  1. design
  2. make
  3. flushing mechanism
  4. shape
  5. installation
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What are the 4 types of water closet as to design?

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  1. siphon wash down
  2. siphon jet
  3. siphon vortex
  4. reverse trap
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____ is the least expensive but the noisiest; only small amount of standing
water susceptible to fouling, staining and
contamination.

A

siphon washdown

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12
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_____ is mechanically satisfactory
and is lower in price. Hence, it is widely used and entirely acceptable
where price is the main
consideration.

A

siphon washdown

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The jet being submerged introduces its water underwater so that its operation is entirely muffled.

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siphon jet

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____ has a large amount of standing water
to prevent fouling.

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siphon jet

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15
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____ is mechanically efficient but
expensive.

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siphon jet

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This type of bowl develops its flushing action through the water entering through diagonal holes around the rim which creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the center.

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siphon vortex

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17
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It is considered to be the most quiet, most efficient and most sanitary water closet.

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siphon vortex

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The trap way located at the rear of the water closet eliminated the bulge at the front.

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reverse trap

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The design and appearance of the bowl plus its large water area and quietness in operation, make it desirable than siphon wash down.

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reverse trap

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20
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What are the 4 types of water closet as to make?

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  1. one-piece
  2. close coupled
  3. pail flush
  4. squat bowl
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21
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The water closet fixture is manufactured with the bowl and the flush tank molded into a single unit.

A

one-piece water closet

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22
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____ is usually used in tandem with the bidet.

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one-piece water closet

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23
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A water closet where in the flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl.

A

close coupled water closet

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____ is a two-piece model.

A

close coupled water closet

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25
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A water closet comprising
only of a bowl without a
flush tank.

A

pail flush water closet

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26
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____ is used in areas where running water
systems are not available.

A

pail flush water closet

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27
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A water closet that is otherwise known as “Eastern type” since the user assumes a squatting position rather than a sitting position.

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squat bowl water closet

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What are the 2 types of water closet as to flushing mechanism?

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  1. flush tank
  2. flush valve (flushometer)
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29
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_____ holds a supply of water for flushing a fixture such as the water closet.

A

flush tank

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30
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A flush tank has a capacity of ____ gallons.

A

5 to 6

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31
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A ____ is a valve designed to supply a fixed quantity of water for flushing purposes.

A

flush valve

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32
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____ is also known as Flushometer or
Flushometer valve.

A

flush valve

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33
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The flush valve requires _____ psi flow pressure.

A

10 to 20

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34
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The flush valve is activated by ______.

A

direct water pressure without the use of a flush tank

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35
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What are the 2 types of water closet as to shape?

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  1. round front
  2. elongated front
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36
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What are the 2 types of water closet as to installation?

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  1. free standing (floor mounted)
  2. wall hung (wall mounted)
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37
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What are the 5 quality of fixtures?

A
  1. dense
  2. durable
  3. non-absorbent
  4. smooth, impervious surface
  5. free from unnecessary fouling surfaces
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38
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a water closet private installation?

A

76mm dia (3”)
4 DFU, 4” dia

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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a water closet public installation?

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76 mm dia (3”)
6 DFU, 4” dia

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40
Q

What is the DFU used when computing for septic tank size?

A

6

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41
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What is the size of water closet flush tank?

A

12 mm dia (1/2”)
3 (private)
5 (public)

42
Q

What is the size of water closet flush valve?

A

25 mm dia (1”)
6 (private)
10 (public)

43
Q

What is the minimum size of vent for water closet?

44
Q

What are the 2 ventilation of toilet and bath?

A
  1. ceiling mount exhaust fan duct type
  2. thermal exhaust fan
45
Q

What are the tiles for toilet and bath?

A

200 mm x 200 mm for ceramic

46
Q

_____ is a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as wash basin.

47
Q

What are the 4 types of lavatory?

A
  1. wall hung lavatory
  2. pedestal lavatory
  3. counter type lavatory (over counter and under counter)
  4. one-piece lavatory
48
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What are the 2 types of lavatory faucet?

A
  1. center set
  2. wide spread
49
Q

What are the 4 materials for lavatories?

A
  1. vitreous china
  2. enameled cast iron
  3. stainless steel
  4. plastic
50
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of wash basin (in sets)?

A

38 mm dia, 2 DFU

51
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of wash basin (single)?

A

38 mm dia, 1 DFU

52
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value (lavatory)?

A

lavatory - 12mm dia (1/2”)
1 (private)
2 (public)

53
Q

What is the minimum size of vent for lavatory?

54
Q

____ is a plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part of the body, especially the genitals. It is also known as the Sitz Bath.

55
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of bidet?

A

38 mm dia, 2 DFU

56
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value (bidet)?

A

12 mm dia
2 WSFU (private)
4 WSFU (public)

57
Q

What is the setting and clearance of a bidet?

A

same as water closet

58
Q

____ is a tube for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation designed for one person. It is available in left outlet and right outlet.

59
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of bathtub?

A

38 mm dia, 2 DFU

60
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value (bathtub)?

A

12 mm dia
2 WSFU (private)
4 WSFU (public)

61
Q

What is the minimum size of vent for bathtubs?

A

38 mm dia (1 1/2”)

62
Q

_____ is a sanitary fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine.

63
Q

What are the 4 types of urinals?

A
  1. wall hung urinal
  2. pedestal urinal
  3. stall urinal
  4. trough urinal
64
Q

How does a waterless urinal work?

A

Cartridge acts as funnel. Urine penetrates the sealant liquid and flows to the drain. Uric sediment is collected by the cartridge, leaving an odor-free environment, clean pipes and absolutely no water waste.

65
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of urinal wall mounted?

A

51 mm dia (2”), 6 DFU

66
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of urinal stall?

A

51 mm dia (2”), 6 DFU

67
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of urinal trap arm?

A

51 mm dia (2”), 3 DFU

68
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of urinal, wall mounted?

A

19 mm dia (3/4”), 5 WSFU

69
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of urinal, stall?

A

19 mm dia (3/4”), 5 WSFU

70
Q

What is the minimum size of vent for urinal?

A

38 mm dia (1 1/2”)

71
Q

____ is a plumbing fixtures usually consisting of a basin with a water supply, connected with a drain.

A

kitchen sink

72
Q

What are the 5 types of kitchen sink?

A
  1. single bowl - single drain
  2. double bowl - single drain
  3. double dowl - double drain
  4. triple bowl
  5. corner sink
73
Q

____is a deep sink, usually set low and used by janitors for emptying pails of dirty water and mop cleaning.

74
Q

____ is a plumbing fixture usually located in the operating room in a hospital to enable personnel to scrub their hands prior to a surgical procedure; the hot and cold water supply is activated by a knee-action mixing valve or by wrist or pedal control.

A

scrub sink

75
Q

____ is a deep wide sink or but used for washing clothes. It is also known as Laundry Tray or Set Tub

A

laundry sink

76
Q

____ is a fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet designed to provide potable water for human consumption.

A

drinking fountain

77
Q

____ is an apparatus for spraying water on the body, usually from above. Drain is through the shower bath floor drain.

A

shower bath

78
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a kitchen sink (residential)?

A

38 mm dia (1 1/2”), 2 DFU
51 mm minimum waste pipe

79
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a bar sink (commercial)?

A

38 mm dia (1 1/2”), 2 DFU
51 mm minimum waste pipe

80
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a bar sink (private)?

A

38 mm dia (1 1/2”), 1 DFU
38 mm minimum waste pipe

81
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a sink (commercial, industrial, institutional)?

A

38 mm dia (1 1/2”), 3 DFU
58 mm minimum waste pipe

82
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a sink (clinic), flushing rim?

A

76 mm dia (3”), 6 DFU

83
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a service sink (slop)?

A

51 mm dia (2”), 3 DFU

84
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a laundry tub?

A

38 mm dia (1 1/2”), 2 DFU

85
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a kitchen sink?

A

38 mm dia
2 WSFU (private)
4 (public)

86
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a scullery sink?

A

38 mm dia
2 WSFU (private)
4 (public)

87
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a slop sink?

A

38 mm dia
2 WSFU (private)
10 (public)

88
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a laundry tub?

A

38 mm dia
2 WSFU (private)
4 (public)

89
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a bar sink?

A

38 mm dia
1 WSFU (private)
2 (public)

90
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter for drinking fountain?

A

31 mm
1 DFU

91
Q

What is the size of the water supply and the WSFU value (of each faucet) of a drinking fountain?

A

12 mm dia
WSFU 1 (private)
2 (public)

92
Q

What is the minimum size of vent of a drinking fountain?

A

32 mm dia, (1 1/4”)

93
Q

What is the minimum trap diamete of shower bath?

A

51 mm, DFU 2

94
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU (each head) value of a shower bath?

A

12 mm dia
2 WSFU (private use)
4 (public use)

95
Q

What is the minimum trap diameter for floor drains?

A

51 mm, DFU 2

96
Q

What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of hose bibb?

A

12 mm dia
WSFU 3 (private use)
5 (public)

97
Q

The minimum standard quantities of plumbing fixtures that discharge wast into a plumbing installation.

A

Sec. 217.13 NPC 1999

98
Q

____ total numbers of fixtures and fitting that comprise a plumbing unit.

99
Q

What are the 13 fixtures and fittings that comprise a plumbing unit?

A

1 water meter
1 water closet
1 lavatory
1 shower head and drain or bathtub and shower stall
1 kitchen sink
1 laundry tray
3 floor drains
4 faucets/ hose bibb

100
Q

Each shower receptor shall be constructed to have a finished dam, curb or threshold of at least _____ lower
that the outside floor.

101
Q

The dam or threshold shall not be less than ____ nor more than ____ in depth, when measured from the top of the dam or threshold to the top of the drain.

A

51mm, 228mm

102
Q

What are 5 plumbing accessories?

A
  1. soap holder
  2. paper holder
  3. toothbrush and tumbler holder
  4. towel holder/towal bar
  5. seat cover

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