Low Carbon Steel - Unit 111 - Initial assessment

Select two suitable methods of joining LCS from the list below.

• End Feed

• Compression

• Push Fit

• Threading/Screwing

• Press Fit

Select from the list below the two sizes of LCS commonly used in the domestic plumbing industry.

• 1 1/2 inch

• 1 inch

• 3/4 inch

• 1/2 inch

Heavy grade LCS is identified by what colour?

• Blue

• Red

• Brown

• Black

Light grade LCS is identified by what colour?

• Blue

• Red

• Brown

• Black

Medium grade LCS is identified by what colour?

• Blue

• Red

• Brown

• Black

Identify the correct clipping distances for 1/2 inch LCS

• 1.8m Horizontal 2.4 Vertical

• 2.4m Horizontal 1.8 Vertical

• 1.2m Horizontal 1.8m Vertical

• 1.8m Horizontal 1.2 Vertical

Identify the correct clipping distances for 3/4 inch LCS

• 1.8m Horizontal 2.4 Vertical

• 2.4m Horizontal 1.8 Vertical

• 2.4m Horizontal 3.0m Vertical

• 3.0m Horizontal 2.4 Vertical

Low carbon steel is often used in domestic plumbing installations due to its ductile properties.

• True

• False

Medium grade pipe is the most common grade used in plumbing installations.

• True

• False

After making a threaded connection, there should be how many threads visible when the joint is completed?

• None

• One

• one and a half to two

• two and a half to three