Ag. Mechanics 2 / Plumbing & Concrete

What plumbing fittings are used to connect different sizes of pipes?

• reducers and bushings

• couplings and nipples

• tees and elbows

• plugs and caps

Plumbing pipe that is lightweight, easy to install, and economical is:

• galvanized steel

• cast iron

• copper

• plastic

If Mrs. Smith needs to join her water hose where it was cut by the lawn mower, what repair equipment does she need to buy?

• connector kit

• female end

• male end

• pipe cap

What is used with adjustable hose clamps to make temporary repairs on pipe with small leaks?

• solder and flux

• replacement pipe

• pipe-joint compound

• rubber blanket patch

What should be used on the inside of couplings and on the outside of PVC pipes when they are joined?

• pipe wrenches

• plastic wood filler

• plastic pipe adhesive

• pipe-joint compound

A pipe vise is used to:

• cut pipe

• flare pipe

• hold pipe

• thread pipe

If Gerald needs to join two black plastic polyethylene pipes, he will use two hose clamps and a:

• pipe vise

• hose crimp

• pipe bushing

• tapered connector

If a compressing faucet drips when closed, it probably has a faulty:

• aerator.

• drain

• handle

• washer

After a student has prepared PVC pipe and fittings and glued them together, how long should they be pressed together to cure?

• 1 second

• 15 second

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

An Ag Mechanics class plans to pour a concrete slab that is 12' × 10' and will use 2" × 6" lumber for a form. How many 2" × 6" × 12' pieces of lumber will be needed to complete the task?

• 5

• 6

• 4

• 9