A system that channels all waste water from a structure while allowing fresh air in to ensure proper movement in the drain pipes

The amount of drainage water (in gallons) to be handled per minute from a fixture or group of fixtures

A large vertical pipe that extends from the lowest point of the DWV system to a point above the roof surface where it opens to the air

A loud noise in a supply line caused by a volume of water that suddenly stops moving

Vents are used to completely seal off the plumbing system from the outside air.

An open flame is used when soldering pipes, and it can be a fire hazard

A combination of brushes for cleaning and deburring the inside and outside of

1/2- and 3/4-inch copper pipe

The process of joining fittings and copper tubing with solder

A stiff, strong material joined with soldered joints

Galvanized pipe is the most common pipe used in home plumbing today.

Burrs inside the tubing after cutting are not important and will not cause any issues with plumbing.

Plastic pipe manufactured to the same dimensions as similar steel pipe; commonly

used in DWV applications

Lightweight plastic pipe used for septic tank leach fields and outside drainage pipe

A 100 psi rated pipe with threaded or cemented fittings

Plastic pipe is the most difficult and costly type of plumbing pipe.

Screw-on fittings are never watertight and should not be used in drain applications.