Unit 111 Low Carbon Steel Pipework Tools

Why is it important to identify and use the correct tools when fabricating low carbon steel (LCS) pipework?

• To reduce the number of fittings needed

• To ensure tasks are performed properly and safely

• To increase the pipe diameter

• To replace the need for maintenance

In which settings is low carbon steel (LCS) pipe most commonly used? Select all that apply.

• Domestic bathrooms

• Commercial central heating

• Commercial gas systems

• Garden irrigation

When LCS is used for hot and cold water supplies, what additional treatment is required to prevent rusting?

• Anodizing

• Painting

• Galvanizing

• Powder coating

When preparing to work with low carbon steel (LCS), which action helps reduce the risk of dermatitis to your hands?

• Applying barrier cream and/or wearing gloves

• Rinsing hands with cold water only

• Using hand sanitizer frequently

• Keeping hands bare for better grip

According to best practice, how should you deal with oily hands while working to avoid contaminating your overalls?

• Wipe them on your overalls to clean quickly

• Use a rag instead of wiping on overalls

• Let the oil air-dry naturally

• Rub them on nearby timber

Why does working with low carbon steel (LCS) require different hand and power tools compared to copper or plastic pressure pipe?

• Because LCS corrodes faster

• Because LCS is a lot stronger and tougher

• Because LCS is lighter in weight

• Because LCS is nonconductive

Select all components on an LCS pipe cutter.

• Cutting disc

• Rollers

• Adjustment handle

• Guide

• Coolant reservoir

On the LCS pipe cutter, which part directly contacts and scores the pipe during cutting?

• Guide

• Adjustment handle

• Cutting disc

• Rollers

Which pair of parts work together to secure and rotate around the pipe during cutting on an LCS pipe cutter?

• Adjustment handle and cutting disc

• Guide and rollers

• Rollers and cutting disc

• Guide and adjustment handle

Place the following operational steps for using an LCS pipe cutter in the correct sequence: A) Rotate the cutter around the pipe. B) Position the pipe between the rollers and cutting disc. C) Tension the adjustment handle slightly. D) Re-tension the handle and rotate again until the pipe is cut.

• B → C → A → D

• C → B → A → D

• B → A → C → D

• A → B → C → D