Site preparation for plumbers level 2

What is the piece of equipment and what is it used for

• Drain test kit- used to test drains and soilpipes for soundness

• U gauge for testing gas pipework for soundness

• U gauge for testing water pressure

• U gauge for testing water systems for leaks

What are these drills used for drilling into

• Wood

• Steel

• Brickwork

• Ceramic Tiles

What is the piece of equipment used for

• Generator to produce electricity

• Pipe freezing kit to freeze pipes

• Transformer to decrease voltage from 230-110-V

• Powerflush kit to remove sludge from a heating system

What is the maximum depth you can notch a joist

• 1/2

• 1/16

• 1/4

• 1/8

What is the maximum size hole you can drill in a joist and where should it be drilled

• 1./4 of the joist depth 1/3 of the way down

• 1/3 of the joist depth 1/3 of the way up

• 1/4 of the joist depth in the centre of the joist

• 1/2 of the joist depth in the centre

Why is it important top protect copper pipework with a protective sleeve in concrete floors and screeds

• To avoid the pipes getting crushed

• To retain heat

• To prevent the pipes from corrosion

• To make it easier to remove the pipes

When passing a pipe through a solid wall what should happen to the pipe

• Wrap it in Denso tape

• Sleeve it into another piece of the same pipe the next size up

• Place some insulation over the pipe

• Sleeve it into another piece of the same pipe two sizes up

What are these used for

• To jump start the company van when the battery is flat

• To use to power a tool if the fuse blows

• To main a temporary current continuity when removing metal pipes

• To main a temporary earth continuity bonding when removing metal pipes

With reference to a large job with all trades in attendance, which one of the following information sources states who is responsible for cutting holes in walls and floors, for systems

pipework?

• Job specification.

• Site plan

• Water Regulations

• Installation plan

A pre-installation inspection of an occupied dwelling, where a new bathroom suite is to be installed, reveals dirt marks on the landing wall. These are brought to the attention of the

customer who states that it does not matter as they are going to re-decorate. The correct action would be to

• Record that this has been brought to the customer’s attention and report the facts to the immediate job supervisor

• Try to be helpful to the customer and attempt to remove the marks

• Record that this has been brought to the customer’s attention, but not report to the job supervisor, because it will not be a problem

• Carry on with the work without taking any further action