Rainwater Guttering & Systems Quiz

What is the main purpose of a rainwater system?

• To store rainwater for irrigation

• To collect rainwater for household use

• To remove rainwater from the property to a safe place

• To filter rainwater for drinking purposes

What does the expected flow of a rainwater system depend on?

• The type of gutter material used

• The color of the building facade

• The number of windows in the building

• The size of the roof area of the building

What is the standard fall of gutters according to British Standards?

• 1:800

• 1:700

• 1:600

• 1:500

Which material is the most common for standard domestic guttering and downpipes?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Copper

• PVCu

What is the purpose of the running outlet in a rainwater system?

• To support the gutter run

• To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

• To direct water flow from two directions

• To connect the gutter to the downpipe

What is the function of the union bracket in a rainwater system?

• To support the gutter run

• To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

• To connect two lengths of gutter

• To direct water flow from two directions

What does the external stop-end denote in a rainwater system?

• The support for the gutter run

• The end of the gutter run

• The start of the gutter run

• The connection to the downpipe

What is the purpose of the downpipe connector in a rainwater system?

• To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

• To direct water flow from two directions

• To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

• To support the gutter run

What is the function of the offset bend in a rainwater system?

• To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

• To change the direction of the downpipe

• To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

• To support the gutter run

What is the purpose of the shoe in a rainwater system?

• To support the gutter run

• To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

• To direct rainwater into a gulley

• To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework