WJEC Construction 3 plumbing

Which two tools can be used to cut copper pipe work?

• Tenon saw

• Stanley knife

• junior hacksaw

• pipe cutter

• jigsaw

The plumbing pipe joint illustrated is known as what?

• 90 degree compression

• solder elbow 90 degree

• metal right angle

• pvc elbow

Copper pipe diameter can be which two outside diameters?

• 16 mm

• 15mm

• 20mm

• 22mm

What is the advantage of the plumbing fixing illustrated?

• they are cheap

• they can connect to plastic and copper

• they can be dissassembled

• they cannot leak

What is the name of the sealing ring used in compression fittings?

• Olive

• copper ring

• compression ring

• engagement ring

What is the tool shown used for in copper plumbing?

• smoothing rough edges

• compresing the joint together

• cutting the pipe

• testing for leaks

What are two advantages of using plastic pipes for plumbing?

• its more flexible than copper

• it lasts longer than copper

• the joints are less likely to leak

• longer runs of pipework is possible without joints

Why do we use flux when making a soldered joint?

• to help glue the joint together

• to prevent corrossion

• to clean the surfaces

• to provide lubrication

What name is given to the part in a home that isolates the water flow to the property?

• water gate

• stop tap

• emergency cut off valve

• water main

What is the advantage of the tap connector pipe shown?

• looks attractive

• resists hot water

• makes alignment of pipe to tap easier

• it can be cut to correct length