P-trap
trap adapter
clean- out
Coupling
Floor flange
Adapter
What does the trip lever do?
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
What is the purpose of a vent
Define DWV
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Title: DWV Parts Quiz
Posted: 09/21/2012 09:08 AM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap
A trap that is in a P shape. Traps create a water seal to prevent gases from flowing back into the house from the sewer.
trap adapter
Connecter of pipes that allows trap to connect to other pipes
clean- out
Fittings with internal threads on branch fitting to accept a threaded cleanout plug. Part in a DWV system that can be opened to clear out stuff clogged in traps.
Coupling
Connector of pipes that allows connection between two pipes has a socket on both ends.
Floor flange
Piece that connects toilet to the DWV system.
Adapter
Connector of pipes used to join different types of materials.
What does the trip lever do?
Open and closes the drain of a tub.
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
No, water closets or toilets already have a built in trap. It is illegal to double trap a fixture.
What is the purpose of a vent
To prevent back pressure or siphonage from breaking the water trap seals that serve the fixtures
Define DWV
Drain, waste and vent system
P-trap
one-piece or a two piece with a union nut. Made of brass, brass with chromeplating, plastic copper, cast iron etc. , They are designed to be attatched directly to fixtures are usually 1 ¼ to 1 ½ to 2 inches for the tubs and showers and 2 to 4 inches fir floor drains. (4.1.0)
trap adapter
adapter used to connect two pipes. One to a trap.
clean- out
A drainage hole to remove wastes from traps, like a p trap.
fitting with removal plugs. Blockage can be removed.
Coupling
a short pipe with a socket on both ends that joins two pipes.
Floor flange
piece that screws to subfloor, connects your toilet to your drainage system. (DWV)
Adapter
can be used to join pipe of different materials .
What does the trip lever do?
the trip lever when forced up, holds water and fluids in, and when released lets water and fluids drain out.
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
no, toilets have a built in trap.
What is the purpose of a vent
Vents prevent back pressure or siphonage from breaking the water trap seals that serve the fixtures.
Define DWV
Title: DWV Parts Quiz
Posted: 09/21/2012 09:08 AM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap
a P-shaped trap used esp. for sinks and lavatories
trap adapter allows a trap to hook up to any size pipe
clean- out an access point to all parts of the drainage system for the removal of blockage.
Coupling the act of combining of two shafts together
Floor flange hooks up to the toilets bass / first off of drainage
Adapter a fitting that joins pipes of different sizes of materials.
What does the trip lever do? Plugs and unplugs the tub.
Should you trap a water closet? explain. No because it is illegal to double trap toilets
What is the purpose of a vent for an opening for air
Define DWV combined sanitary drainage and venting systems
Title: DWV Parts Quiz
Posted: 09/21/2012 09:08 AM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap- a trap that is shaped mostly like the letter p
trap adapter- allows a trap to fit on a larger pipe or a smaller pipe
clean- out – a valve either on the bottom or end of a plumbing tube
Coupling-a piece of short pipe that connects 2 other pipes together if the same side
Floor flange-an adapting piece of plumbing used to attach a toilet
Adapter- a piece of pipe that allowes you to joikn 2 or more different pipes together
What does the trip lever do?-plugs and unplugs the tub
Should you trap a water closet? Explain-no because it already is trapped and you cant double trap it.
What is the purpose of a vent- to prevent back pressure and siphonage
Define DWV-drain waste and vent
P-trap
bend in a pipe that looks like a p traps water so harmful gas dosent come threw and kill you in your sleep
trap adapter
clean- out
3 way pipe with a screw in top on one end so you can open it and clean it
Coupling
Floor flange
Adapter
connects two different pipe together
What does the trip lever do?
releases and holds the water
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
You shouldn’t because it already has water in it dosent need to be double trapped
What is the purpose of a vent
Define DWV
Title: DWV Parts Quiz
Posted: 09/21/2012 09:08 AM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap- one or two piece trap with a union nut
trap adapter –a adaptor that fits a trap pipe into another pipe
clean- out- a screw on cap that lets you release a log jamb
Coupling- allows you to fit two pipes the same size together
Floor flange- a flange that’s sits flush with the floor and gives you a hole for the toilet
Adapter- a piece of pipe that allows you to fit two different sizes of pipe together
What does the trip lever do?- holds the water in the does so it doesn’t leak out
Should you trap a water closet? explain.- no because water closets come with a trap built in and it is illegal to double trap
What is the purpose of a vent- to let the gases escape
Define DWV- Drain, waste, vent
Title: DWV Parts Quiz
Posted: 09/21/2012 09:08 AM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap
More efficient than a s trap, a p shaped trap that uses water to seal out gases
trap adapter
an adapter that fits the smaller trap pipe to fit into bigger PVC pipe.
clean- out
a screw on cap that allows you to clean out log jams
Coupling
Allows you to fit two pipes of the same size together
Floor flange
A flange that sits on top of the floor to start plumbing for such as a toilet
Adapter
Adapts pipes of different sizes to fit together
What does the trip lever do?
Holds water in the tub not allowing it to drain out.
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
A water closet is already trapped. It is illegal to double trap anything.
What is the purpose of a vent
To let the gases escape
Define DWV
Drain, Waste and Vent.
P-trap- can be one-piece or two-piece with a union nut; it also can have a cleanout.
Trap adapter – can be used to join pipes of different materials.
Clean- out-cleanout fitting have internal threads on
Coupling- a part with a inside threat for connecting two pipes of the same diameter.
Floor flange- is a pipe fitting both mounts a toilet to the floor connects the toilet drain to a toilet pipe.
Adapter-can be used to join pipe of different materials.
What does the trip lever do? For the lever is top allows for the easy and quick movement at the stopper.
Should you trap a water closet? Explain.-yes the trap integral with it the fixture itself, the visible water surface in a toilet is the top of trap’s water seal.
What is the purpose of a vent- vents prevents back pressure or siphonage from breaking the water trap seals that serve the fixture.
Define DWV- DWV is the drain, waste, and vent piping system.
Description:
1. Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap-Are one or two piece units attached directly to fixtures such as: sinks, tubs, floor drains, and lavatories. They provide a means of straining the water before it enters the drain. It is the most commonly used trap.
trap adapter-It’s a fitting that is about 2 inches long which has a male or female end. Trap adapters are used to connect larger pipe to smaller pipe or smaller pipe to larger pipe made of the same material.
clean- out-It is a 3 way pipe with a sealed end. The sealed end unscrews and is used to clean out blockage, or clogs.
Coupling-It’s a piece of pipe about 2 inches long with 2 female ends and it is used to connect pipes of the same size.
Floor flange- It’s a fitting that fits through a hole in the floor. It is used to secure the toilet to the floor in such a way that it forms a seal between the floor and the toilet.
Adapter-Are fittings used to connect pipe of different materials such as, copper tubing to plastic or cast iron pipe. They are about 2 inches in long, are threaded, and have male or female ends..
What does the trip lever do? It’s a lever which blocks the drain to prevent the passage of water. It is located in such fixtures as: bathtub, bathroom sink, or kitchen sink.
Should you trap a water closet? explain. No, you don’t need to trap a water closet because there is a trap built into it.
What is the purpose of a vent? The purpose of a vent is to provide an escape for air as the waste pushes it through the pipe on its way to the holding tank. A vent also protects the integrity of the seal and keeps the DWV system performing as it should.
Define DWV-It’s a system designed remove waste (liquid and solid) from the interior of a building to a processing plant through a series of pipes.
Name: Tony Sampsell
Title: DWV Parts Quiz
Posted: 09/21/2012 09:08 AM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap
P-traps are the most commonly used trap as they can be one-piece or two-piece with a union nut.
trap adapter
Traps water in place.
clean- out
A cleanout adapter may be installed in one end or branch of a fitting to provide a cleanout access.
Coupling
A device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power.
Floor flange
A flange on a pipe, used to cover a hole in a floor through which the pipe passes.
Adapter
It is used to join pipe of different materials. Adapters can be used to join copper tubing to galvanized iron pipe or plastic cast-iron pipe.
What does the trip lever do?
The trip lever stops water from going down the drain.
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
No you should not trap a water closet because it it be considered double tapping. Double tapping creates a pressure that will stop the flow of drainage.
What is the purpose of a vent
Vents are critical for plumbing fixtures to function correctly as part of the sanitary drainage system.
Define DWV
Drainage Waste Ventilation.
P-trap- can be 1 piece or 2 piece with a union nut. Some have cleanouts. Ptraps are designed to be attached directly to the fixtures.
trap adapter- a fitting that connects the pvc that leads to the trap and the drain pipe.
clean- out- an access point to all parts of the drainage system for removal of blockage.
Coupling- a fitting to connect 2 pices of pipe
Floor flange- a fitting that connects a toilet to a floor drain.
Adapter-a jjoint that connects 2 diffrent size pipes
What does the trip lever do?
the lever that opens and closes the drain on the bathtub waste and overflow.
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
no because the trap is in the toilet
What is the purpose of a vent
a small opening to allow the passage of air.
Define DWV
drain waste vent
P-trap: P-traps come as a one piece or two piece and most of the time has a cleanout with it as well.
trap adapter : The trap adapter is used to connect two pipes of different sizes and also can be used as a trap.
clean- out: The clean-out is the one point to which all the blockage comes to from the drainage system.
Coupling: A coupling is used to connect two parts together.
Floor flange: The floor flange is what connects the toilet to the floor drain.
Adapter: adapters act just like an adapter by connecting two pipes together. But the one thing that makes it different from all other adapters is that it can connect pipes of different sizes.
What does the trip lever do? The trip lever is what holds water from leaving and can also be used to let the water out.
Should you trap a water closet? explain. You should NEVER trap a water closet because if you do, it could make the toilet stop draining.
What is the purpose of a vent: The purpose of a vent is to release air.
Define DWV: Drainage Waste Ventilation.
P-trap: they are made to attach straight to fixtures
trap adapter: fitting that connects different size traps to pipes
clean- out: an acces point to all parts of the drainage system
Coupling: piece to connect two pipes together
Floor flange: fitting that connects the toilet to a floor drain
Adapter: a fitting that joins pipes of different sizes of materials
What does the trip lever do?
provents water from leaking out of the tub
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
yes because it traps anything that is not suposed to go down
What is the purpose of a vent?
it provents back pressure or siphonage from breaking the water seal
Define DWV: drain waste vent
Title: DWV Parts Quiz
Posted: 09/21/2012 09:08 AM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Describe the following fittings and their purpose:
P-trap- The P-Trap is a trap that looks like a P, it is the pipes for unreels and tubs..
trap adapter- It adapts the trap to the regular PVC piping
clean- out- There is a male, and female clean out. They are pretty much adapters.
Coupling- Connecting two pieces
Floor flange- A fitting that connects a toilet to a floor drain.
Adapter- used to join pipes of different materials..
What does the trip lever do?- Holds water in a bathtub until you push the lever down to let the water flow out.
Should you trap a water closet? explain.- They should never be put onto another trap
What is the purpose of a vent- It prevents back pressure, and every drainage must have a vent in it..
Jimmy Dunn
P-trap
designed to be attached directly to fixtures
trap adapter
it adapts the trap to regular pvc
clean- out
access point to all parts of a drainge system for removal of blockages
Coupling
used to connect to pieces of 3" pipe
Floor flange
it connects the toilet to a floor drain
Adapter
fitting that joins to pipes different sizes together
What does the trip lever do?
it prevents water from leaking out of the tub
Should you trap a water closet? explain.
you can but its not required
What is the purpose of a vent
to allow air into a pipe
Define DWV
drain waste vent