Plastic Pressure Pipe - Unit 110 - Initial Assessment

The watertight seal on a push fit fitting is created by the ....

• Olive

• O-ring

• Solder

• Grab ring

Select from the list below the two types of plastic pipe commonly used in a domestic installation for hot, cold, and central heating pipework

• ABS

• Polybutylene

• PEX

• Upvc

Name the tool.

• Ratchet pipe cutter

• Adjustable pipe cutter

• Plastic pipe slice

• Plastic scissors

Name the tool.

• Ratchet pipe cutter

• Adjustable pipe cutter

• Plastic pipe slice

• Plastic scissors

The blade on a plastic pipe slice can be changed when it becomes blunt.

• True

• False

Any flat-sided nut should be adjusted with grips and not an adjustable spanner.

• True

• False

Select the two most common sizes of plastic pipe used in a domestic situation.

• 10mm

• 15mm

• 22mm

• 28mm

Identify the fitting in the image.

• 22, 15, 15 compression T

• 22, 15, 15 push fit T

• 15, 15, 22 push fit T

• Equal push fit T

When using plastic pressure pipe with push-fit fittings it is essential that inserts are used to reinforce the pipe.

• True

• False

This type of insert should be used on which fitting?

• Push fit

• Compression