Skilled Trades 1201 Residential Plumbing

Residential Plumbing Components A residential plumbing system is made up of THREE major subsystems. Supply : Carries water from underground water mains, storage tank, or well into the building for distribution to various fixtures.

Residential Plumbing Components A residential plumbing system is made up of THREE major subsystems. Supply : Carries water from underground water mains, storage tank, or well into the building for distribution to various fixtures. Drain / Waste : Allows for the removal of gray water ( wash water) and black water (sewage) from the building.

Residential Plumbing Components A residential plumbing system is made up of THREE major subsystems. Vent : Removes sewer gases that are present in the system and maintains atmospheric pressure within the drain / waste system.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components Fresh water is piped into the house by means of a ¾ - 1“ copper pipe at about 75 PSI. The pressure is reduced to about 43 PSI by a device inserted into the line called a Pressure Reducing Valve.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components Fresh water is piped into the house by means of a ¾ - 1“ copper pipe at about 75 PSI. The pressure is reduced to about 43 PSI by a device inserted into the line called a Pressure Reducing Valve. Note: Failure to reduce the pressure may result in personal injury and fixture damage.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components (Con’t) Main Shut Off Valve : Large gate or globe valve located near the entry of the water supply into the house. Controls the flow of water into the entire house.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components (Con’t) Hot Water Tank : A device used to heat water for distribution to the house.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components (Con’t) Hot Water Tank : A device used to heat water for distribution to the house. Anti-Siphon Valve: Special valve attached to the top of the hot water tank that prevents the tank from being drained in the event of a pressure drop.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components (Con’t) Pressure Relief Valve : In the event that the tank becomes overheated due to a malfunction, this valve will open to prevent the buildup of steam.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components (Con’t) Hot / Cold Water Manifold : With the introduction of the Pex tubing used to plumb houses today many plumbers are opting to install a manifold system to better supply water to the various fixtures within the home.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components (Con’t) Shut off Valves: Small globe valves installed on individual fixtures that are used to control the water supply to that fixture.

Residential Plumbing Components Supply Components (Con’t) Shut off Valves: Small globe valves installed on individual fixtures that are used to control the water supply to that fixture. Air Chambers: Addition piping or tubing installed within the supply system to act as a shock absorber to reduce hydraulic hammering (noisy pipe).