Master Plumber Wizard Quiz #2 - Practical Problems

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers practical plumbing problems including pipe materials, fittings, valves, and measurements based on the Master Plumber Quiz.

Standard pipe length

The standard length of a commercial pipe used in plumbing is $6$ meters.

Copper pipe

The plumbing pipe material most resistant to corrosion.

Schedule

A term in pipe specifications that refers to the pipe wall thickness.

Check valve

A type of valve that allows flow in only one direction.

PVC

The material commonly used for domestic cold water supply pipes.

Elbow

A fitting used to change the direction of a pipe run.

Globe valve

A valve that provides precise control of flow.

Residential pressure rating

The common pressure rating for water supply systems in residential buildings is $20\text{--}60\,psi$.

Union fitting

A fitting used to allow easy disconnection of pipes.

Tee fitting

A fitting used to connect three pipes.

Cast Iron Pipe

A pipe best used for underground drainage, known for its bell-and-spigot joint.

Galvanized iron pipes

A type of pipe known for the disadvantage of corroding over time.

Gauge

In plumbing material, this refers to the thickness of the sheet.

Ball valve

A quarter-turn valve that is quick to operate and used primarily to shut off water quickly.

Flexible connections

Connectors to fixtures typically made of rubber or braided stainless steel.

PPR

The material considered best for hot water supply lines.

Regulator

A specific type of pressure control device used in plumbing.

Reducer

A fitting used to change pipe diameter or connect pipes of different sizes.

Ferrule

A component used in connection with lead pipes.

CPVC

The pipe type that has the highest resistance to heat.

Nominal size

A term for a pipe that refers to its inner diameter.

Main shut-off valve

The valve typically installed at the inlet of a water supply line.