UTA3 Interior water/ waste Flashcards
(True or False) There are two types of leak repair.
True
Temporary & Permanent
What is a disadvantage of the no hub joint?
It requires extra hangers
Why is it difficult to pinpoint a leak where water is flowing between two concrete
walls?
Because water flows in the path of least resistance
What is another name for a temporary repair device used on copper pipe?
Band-aid
How many means of temporarily repairing cast iron pipe are there?
2
Full circle clamps
Split repair clamps
What two clamps are used to temporarily repair a CISP?
Full circle
Split repair
When repairing a steel pipe, how many inches from the damaged section do you
make the cuts?
4”
Other than a broken pipe, what is another reason for a water leak?
Poorly fitted joints
How many different ways of locating leaking pipes are there?
3
Visual inspection
Smoke test
Peppermint test
At least how many people are necessary to complete the peppermint test?
2