Plumbing Theory
Theory Component of Skilled Trades
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. (65 marks)
Use the Internet to find a picture of each of the following plumbing tools/equipment/terms (11 marks).
· Monkey wrench
· Basin wrench
· Adjustable Wrench
· Locking pliers
· Hole Saw
· Screw Drivers
· Wax ring
· Flange
· Ream
· Burrs
1. Briefly explain how a DWV system is set up and what purpose it serves. Use a picture from the Internet. (6 marks)
2. What are two most common types of plastic pipes in a house? What do they stand for? What are they used for? ( 6 marks)
3. Explain how to cut ABS pipe. What purpose does a dry fit serve? (3 marks)
4. What are two main purposes of a p-trap? Use the Internet or picture from the fabrication room to show what a p-trap looks like. ( 4 marks)
5. Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in installing a toilet. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (10 marks)
6. Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in installing a sink. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (10 marks)
7. Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in connecting water to the toilet and sink. (5 marks)
8. Explain how to solder a pipe. Use pictures. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (10 marks)
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. (65 marks)
Use the Internet to find a picture of each of the following plumbing tools/equipment/terms (11 marks).
· Monkey wrench
· Basin wrench
· Adjustable Wrench
· Locking pliers
· Hole Saw
· Screw Drivers
· Wax ring
· Flange
· Ream
· Burrs
1. Briefly explain how a DWV system is set up and what purpose it serves. Use a picture from the Internet. (6 marks)
2. What are two most common types of plastic pipes in a house? What do they stand for? What are they used for? ( 6 marks)
3. Explain how to cut ABS pipe. What purpose does a dry fit serve? (3 marks)
4. What are two main purposes of a p-trap? Use the Internet or picture from the fabrication room to show what a p-trap looks like. ( 4 marks)
5. Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in installing a toilet. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (10 marks)
6. Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in installing a sink. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (10 marks)
7. Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in connecting water to the toilet and sink. (5 marks)
8. Explain how to solder a pipe. Use pictures. Zero marks will be given for a link or copy and paste from a webpage. It has to be in your own words. Step-by-step point form may be easiest (10 marks)