PLTW CEA 2.3.9 Residential Plumbing

Multiple Select

What are today's learning targets?

• Describe the components and functions of residential plumbing systems.

• Plan and design a plumbing system for an affordable housing project.

• Apply residential plumbing code requirements to ensure system compliance.

• Analyze and solve water supply problems for different scenarios, ensuring proper water pressure and flow rate.

• Calculate static head and dynamic head for a water supply system based on given parameters.

Open Ended

Why do you think Albert Einstein valued the profession of plumbing so highly that he said he would become a plumber if he had to do it all over again?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a part of residential plumbing systems?

• Water Supply System

• Drain-Waste-Vent System

• Plumbing Codes

• Electrical Wiring

Multiple Choice

Compare the water supply methods used by the Romans with their wastewater system. What were the main differences in how water was transported and disposed of?

• Water was collected from rivers and stored in tanks, while waste was dumped into nearby lakes.
• Clean water was delivered via pipes, and wastewater was treated in filtration plants.
• Aqueducts were used for both clean water and waste, with no separation in systems.
• The main differences are that water supply methods involved transporting clean water into cities using aqueducts, while wastewater systems focused on removing waste through sewers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a component of the plumbing system described in the slides?

• Water supply pipes

• Fixture

• Gas pipes

• Electric wires

Match

Match the following

• Fixture

• Water Heater

• Trunk Lines

• Branch Lines

A device that uses water

Large insulated tanks

Hot or cold water pipes serves many

Hot or cold water pipes that serves few

• A device that uses water

• Large insulated tanks

• Hot or cold water pipes serves many

• Hot or cold water pipes that serves few

Match

Match the following

• Water Main

• Water Service

• Meter

• Valve

Supply pipe installed

Pipe from the water main

Measures the amount of water

A fitting used to control water flow

• Supply pipe installed

• Pipe from the water main

• Measures the amount of water

• A fitting used to control water flow

Match

Match the following

• Drain Pipe

• Vent Pipe

• Trap

• Stack

• Cleanout

pipe that carries wastewater

provides circulation of air

fitting provides a seal

extends through at least one story

access opening

• pipe that carries wastewater

• provides circulation of air

• fitting provides a seal

• extends through at least one story

• access opening

Match

Match the following

• Sewage

• Sanitary Sewer

• Storm Sewer

• Building Sewer or Sewer Lateral

• Sewer Main

Any liquid waste

A sewer pipe that carries only sewage

sewer pipe that carries storm water

Part of the drainage system from buildin

sewer pipe on public property

• Any liquid waste

• A sewer pipe that carries only sewage

• sewer pipe that carries storm water

• Part of the drainage system from buildin

• sewer pipe on public property

Multiple Choice

Explain how plumbing codes help protect the health and safety of a community.

• Plumbing codes protect community health and safety by ensuring safe water supply and waste management, preventing contamination and disease.
• Plumbing codes mainly address the installation of electrical systems in buildings.
• Plumbing codes restrict the use of modern technology in water systems.
• Plumbing codes are primarily focused on aesthetic design and decoration.

Multiple Select

Which factors determine the size of supply pipes in plumbing systems? Select all that apply.

• Amount of water

• Pipe length

• Type of fixture

• Number of stories

Multiple Choice

Based on the plumbing plan, which pipe is represented by the green line?

• Hot water

• Cold water

• Drain

• Vent

Multiple Choice

Describe the purpose of the 'Waste T' and 'Vent T' fittings in an isometric plumbing plan.

• 'Waste T' fittings are used for connecting water supply lines to fixtures.
• 'Vent T' fittings are designed to drain excess water from the plumbing system.
• 'Waste T' fittings facilitate the connection of waste lines to drains, while 'Vent T' fittings connect vent pipes to the drainage system for air circulation.
• 'Waste T' fittings allow for the installation of additional water lines in the system.

Open Ended

Discuss how energy conservation measures in plumbing systems can impact overall household energy usage. Provide examples from the listed practices.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for energy conservation in residential plumbing systems?

• Insulate hot water heater

• Use low-flow fixtures

• Seal all wall fenestrations

• Leave water pipes exposed

Multiple Select

Residential plumbing systems include which of the following components?

• Water Supply System

• Drain-Waste-Vent System

• Plumbing Codes

• Electrical Wiring

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about residential plumbing systems, what is one aspect you found most interesting or would like to learn more about?

Multiple Select

What are today's learning targets?

• Describe the components and functions of residential plumbing systems.

• Plan and design a plumbing system for an affordable housing project.

• Apply residential plumbing code requirements to ensure system compliance.

• Analyze and solve water supply problems for different scenarios, ensuring proper water pressure and flow rate.

• Calculate static head and dynamic head for a water supply system based on given parameters.