Water Systems
Ag Mechanics 21.00
Pipe Types
Galvanized
Cast
Iron
Black Steel
Copper
Steel
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
tools
soldering
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
adhesive
glue or
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
8-2-06
NCSU