Week 2

Question 1

CTS ?

Answer 1

Copper Tube Size

Question 2

IPS ?

Answer 2

Iron Pipe Size

Question 3

Pressure gauge numbers ?

Answer 3

1.5 times maximum allowable pressure

At least 1/5th of the total gauge range minimum

Question 4

Maximum allowable damage if a PE pipe?

Answer 4

10%

Question 5

Khulman Gauge?

Answer 5

More accurate than a spring gauge because it uses water.

Question 6

Purging?

Answer 6

Process of emptying and cleaning out a pipe after a pressure test

Question 7

Purge vent?

Answer 7

An upward pointing pipe that is installed at the exit point of a purge.

Question 8

Lycofit?

Answer 8

A mechanical coupling (the $40 one with ridges)

Question 9

Electro-fusion?

Answer 9

A fusion that melts plastic together using an electrical current. Good for when access to the pipe is limited

Question 10

Butt fusion?

Answer 10

Connects pipes end to end by melting them together.

Question 11

Pit bull 14

Answer 11

Small butt fuse machine, non hydraulic.

Question 12

Pit bull 28

Answer 12

Large butt fusion machine, hydraulic.

Question 13

Saddle fusion?

Answer 13

Saddle fusion is the process fusing a service line on top of a main line.

Question 14

Socket fusion?

Answer 14

Process of fusing by fitting two pipe ends together via a socket.
Used for smaller pipes

Question 15

Concave?

Answer 15

Rounded inward, like the inside of a bowl.

Question 16

Convex?

Answer 16

Rounded outward, like the top of a dome.