Water Systems Ag Mechanics 21.00

Pipe Types Galvanized Steel Cast Iron Black Steel Copper

Pipe types cont’ PVC PEX

Pipe Cap

45 degree pipe elbow

90 degree pipe elbow

Pipe nipple

Pipe plug

Pipe Coupling

Pipe reducer

Pipe Bushing

Pipe stop & waste

Pipe tee

Pipe union

Copper Pipes Requires soldering tools

PVC Pipe Requires fewer tools (hacksaw, glue)

Cast Iron & Steel Requires pipe wrenches and threaders

Fixtures Things that attach to plumbing pipes

Nipple A short piece of pipe threaded on each end

Couplings Connects two pieces of pipe the same diameter

Bushings & Reducers Connect different sizes of pipes

Rubber Blanket When temporarily repairing a small leak you may use a ____________with a hose clamp.

Pipe Putty ______ ______ is used on threads to prevent leaks.

Plastic Pipe Pipe that is light weight, economical, and easy to install.

PVC Pipe Requires glue or adhesive

Inside & Outside Glue should be applied to what part of the pipe??

PVC Pipe Pipe not designed for hot water

Washer If a faucet drips, the problem might be a faulty________.

Hose Clamps Black plastic pipe is usually connected by using a tapered slide and _________.

15 seconds When gluing PVC pipe it should be allowed to set for ____ seconds.

Female end The end of a water hose that attaches to the faucet is the _______(male/female).

Male end The other end of the hose is called the ________ end.

Hose connector kit If a hose is cut in the middle, you should purchase a _______ _______ ______.

Cleaning & replacing Maintaining an irrigation system requires _______ &______ sprinkler heads.

Created by Lori Jones NCSU