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WorksheetsLow Carbon Steel - Unit 111 - Initial assessment
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
A rubber seal is used to create the water tight seal in an LCS compression fitting.
True
False
Identify the correct clipping distances for 1 inch LCS
2.4m Horizontal 3m Vertical
2.4m Horizontal 1.8 Vertical
1.2m Horizontal 1.8m Vertical
1.8m Horizontal 1.2 Vertical
LCS tube is manufactured to what what British Standard?
BS 1212
BS 1387
BS 807
BS 1789
Identify the fitting in the picture.
Stop end
Union
Socket
Coupling
When bending LCS tube, it stretches in both directions
True
False
If LCS is used for hot and cold water supplies it will need to be galvanised to prevent the pipework rusting.
True
False
Tools such as Adjustable Pipe Cutters will require maintenance. Select the appropriate maintenance from the list below.
Lubricate moving parts
Ensure parts are secure
Replace cutting wheel
Top up hydraulic fluid
Tools such as Hydraulic Pipe Benders will require maintenance. Select the appropriate maintenance from the list below.
Lubricate moving parts
Ensure parts are secure
Replace cutting wheel
Top up hydraulic fluid
Name the tool in the image. (a)
Name the tool in the image.
Electric hand threader
Electric threading machine
Hand dies
Automatic pipe cutter
Clipping pipework to the fabric of the building securely is vital during the installation process for a number of reasons, select all suitable reasons from the list below.
Prevent noise
Prevent damage to the pipe
Prevent sagging
Prevent leaks
Name the type of clip in the image.
School board clip
Munsen ring & backplate
Plastic push in clip
Hinged pipe clip
Name the type of clip in the image.
School board clip
Munsen ring & backplate
Plastic push in clip
Hinged pipe clip
