1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
4. Explain thermosetting piping
5. Define SDR
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
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Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings 1
Posted: 09/26/2013 01:22 PM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Read pages 16.1 - 16.8 Sections 1.0.0 - 2.7.0 answer the following questions include the section # where you find the answer.
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
Little maintenance. 2.1.0
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature chance causes pipes to expand and contract. 2.1.0
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Long chains of molecules, can form any shape 2.2.0
4. Explain thermosetting piping
once heated the piping states hard 2.2.0
5. Define SDR
size dimension ratio is the wall thickness in relation to diameter to the pipe 2.3.0
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
schedule 40
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
yes, it performs well at extreme tempters 2.6.0
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
Thermo plastic pipe 2.6.1
Plastic pipes don’t react with other substances or materials. Section 2.1.0
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature changes cause the plastic to expand and contract more than metal. Section 2.1.0
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Polymers, are long chains of molecules they manufacturers mold, cast, or force them through a die into the desired shapes. Section 2.2.0
4. Explain thermosetting piping
Thermosetting pipe changes chemically when it is heated, so that once hardened by heat or chemicals, it’s hardened permanently. Section 2.2.0
5. Define SDR
Size Dimension Ratio – relates wall thickness to the diameter of the pipe, using a set ratio of wall thickness to the diameter. Section 2.3.0
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
Schedule 40. Section 2.3.0
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Yes, because it absorbs hot and cold slowly
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
The use of plastic pipe helps to eliminate one of the most common hazards associated with installation- fire.
2.1.0
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
A disadvantage of using plastic pipe is temperature changes cause it to expand and contract more than metal. 2.1.0
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Long chains of molecules that manufactures can mold, cast, or force through a die into desired shapes. Manufactures can heat and shape resins in the form of pellets, powders, and solutions in various combinations to give the finish product the desire and properties. 2.2.0
4. Explain thermosetting piping
Changes chemically when heated, so that once hardened by heat or chemicals, it is hardened permanently. 2.2.0
5. Define SDR
Plastic pipe is manufactured with various wall thicknesses. 2.3.0
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
Most plumbing codes designate Schedule 40 as the minimum size for use in or under buildings.2.3.0
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Handles both hot and cold wastes because ABS preforms well at extreme temperatures because it absorbs heat and cold slowly. 2.6.1
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
PVC pipe.2.6.2
Description:
Read pages 16.1 - 16.8 Sections 1.0.0 - 2.7.0 answer the following questions include the section # where you find the answer.
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
it requires less maintenance
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
gives off toxic fumes
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
long chains of molecules that manufacturers can mold or cast
4. Explain thermosetting piping
its piping that changes chemically when heated
5. Define SDR
SDR(size dimension ratio) thickness of wall to diameter of pipe
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
40
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
yes. Because it absorbs heat and cold slowly
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
pvc
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
When the pipes are bonded together using chemicals, those chemicals will not react with other materials or other substances (2.1.0)
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Due do temperature changes the pipe will expand and contract more than metal pipe. (2.1.0)
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
polymers are long chains of molecules that manufactures can mold, to cast, or force through a die into a desired shape. (2.2.0)
4. Explain thermosetting piping
This piping can change chemically when heated, so that once hardened by heat or chemicals, it is hardened permanently. (2.2.0)
5. Define SDR
SDR relates wall thickness to the pipe diameter of pipe. (2.3.0)
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
Schedule 40 (2.3.0)
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Yes ABS piping can be used for hot and cold water distribution because it can absorb heat and cold slowly. (2.6.1)
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
PVC pipe (2.6.2)
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
Most plastic pipes are chemically inert meaning they do not react with other substances or materials.
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature change causes the plastic to expand and contract more then metal.
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Polymers are long chains of molecules that manufactures can mold, cast, or force through a die into desired shapes. This relates to the construction of plastics in that the plastics can be heated as pellets or powder and then molded into shape.
4. Explain thermosetting piping
It changes chemically when heated, so that once hardened by heat or chemicals, it is hardened permanently
5. Define SDR
SDR relates wall thickness to the diameter of pipe, using a set ratio.
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
Schedule 40
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Yes, because it slowly absorbs hot and cold
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
PVC
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
It is strong, durable, and requires little maintenance (overview)
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Can be affected by temp gives up toxic fumes and become flammable (overview)
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Long chains of molecules, that manufactures use to cast desired shapes (2.2.0)
4. Explain thermosetting piping
can be repeatedly softened by heating and hardened by cooling (2.2.0)
5. Define SDR
relates wall-thickness to the diameter of the pipe, using a set ratio of wall thickness to diameter (2.3.0)
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
7 and 5.3 (2.4.0)
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Yes, it absorbs heat and cooled slowly (2.6.1)
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
One advantage of using plastic pipe is they can withstand most chemicals. (16.2)
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature changes can cause them to expand and contract. (16.2)
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Polymers are long chains of molecules that manufacturers can mold, cast, or force through a die into desired shapes. (16.2)
4. Explain thermosetting piping
They change chemically when heated, so that once hardened by heat or chemicals, it is hardened permanently. (16.2)
5. Define SDR
They relate wall thickness to the diameter of the pipe, using a set ratio of wall thickness to diameter. (16.3)
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
Schedule size 40. (16.3)
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Yes because ABS pipe can handle extreme temperatures. (16.4)
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
they can withstand chemicals that are in the hom, office, or factory. Little maintenance because they are generally resistant to corrosion. 2.0.0 plastic pipe
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
temperature changes cause the plastic to expand and subtract more then metal 2.1.0 advantages and disadvantages
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
long chains of molecules that manufacturers can mold, cast, or force through a die into desired shapes. 2.2.0 properties of plastic pipes
4. Explain thermosetting piping
can be repeatedly softened by heating and harden by cooling 2.2.0 properties of plastic
5. Define SDR
size dimension ratios2.3.0 plastic piping size
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
40 as the minimum size for using in or under building 2.3.0 plastic pipe sizing.
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
yes because the pipe absorbes the heat and the cold slowly 2.6.1 ABS
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
Most plastic pipes are chemically inert. Little maintenance needed pg 16.2 section2.1.0
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature changes causes it to expand and contract. Flameable pg 16.2 section 2.1.0
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
long chains of molecules that manufactures can mold cast. Can be molded for plumbing pg 16.2 section 2.2.0
4. Explain thermosetting piping
changes chemically when heated pg 16.2 section 2.2.0
5. Define SDR
plastic pipe is manufactured with various wall thickness pg 16.3 section 2.3.0
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
sdr 40 pg 16.3 section 2.3.0
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
yes because it is made of thermoplastic. Thermoplastic can take extreme heat and cools slowly pg 16.4 section 2.6.1
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
Title: Plastic Pipe and Fittings 1
Posted: 09/26/2013 01:22 PM
Category: Plumbing
Description:
Read pages 16.1 - 16.8 Sections 1.0.0 - 2.7.0 answer the following questions include the section # where you find the answer.
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
They are chemically inert which means that they do not react with other chemical substances. 2.1.0
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature changes causing it to expand and contract more than metal pipe 2.1.0
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Polymers are long chains of molecules that manufactures can mold cast or force through a die into desired shapes 2.2.0
4. Explain thermosetting piping
Change chemically when heated it hardens or chemically hardened but when its hardened its permanate 2.2.0
5. Define SDR
Sdr is wall thickness relate to pipe diameter 2.3.0
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
40 2.3.0
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Yes it does well at extreme temperatures because it absorbs heat and cold slowly 2.6.1
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
Pvc pipe 2.6.2
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
They are chemically inert which means that they do not react with other chemical substances. 2.1.0
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature changes cause it to expand and contract more than metal pipe.2.1.0
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
polymers are long chains of molecules that manufactures can mold cast or force through a die into desired shapes. 2.2.0
4. Explain thermosetting piping
changes chemically when heated so that once hardened by heat or chemicals its hardened permanatly.2.2.0
5. Define SDR
SDR relates wall thickness to the diameter of the pipe. 2.3.0
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
schedule 40 2.3.0
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
yes it does well at extreme tempatures because it absorbs heat and cold slowly 2.6.1
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?
1. What is an advantage of using plastic pipe?
They are resistant to corrosion and do not pit or scale. 16.2 section 2.1.0
2. What is a disadvantage of using plastic pipe?
Temperature can cause the pipes to expand and contract more than metal pipes would. 16.2 section 2.1.0
3. Define Polymers and explain how they relate to the construction of plastics.
Polymers are long chains of molecules that manufacturers can mold cast or force through a die into a desired shape, they relate to plastics because they give the finished product the desired look and properties 16.2 section 2.1.0
4. Explain thermosetting piping
thermosetting pipe changes chemically when heated, so that once it is hardened by heat it is hardened permanently 16.2 section 2.2.0
5. Define SDR
SDR relates wall thickness to the diameter of the pipe 16.3 section 2.3.0
6. What is the minimum schedule size plastic pipe that can be used in or under buildings
schedule size 40 is the minimum to be used in or under buildings 16.2 section 2.3.0
7. Can ABS pipe be used for hot and cold water distribution why or why not?
Yes because ABS absorbs heat and cold very slowly and handles both hot and cold wastes. 16.4 section 2.6.1
8. Which type of plastic pipe is sensitive to sunlight?