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Worksheets217 PP2 sanitation Plastic Guttering System Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which part is used to stop the flow at the end of a gutter?
Gutter joint
Stop end
RWP clip
Drain connector
What is the standard size for downpipe systems?
50mm
68mm
75mm
62mm
What shape are downpipes typically?
Square
Rectangular
Round or square
Triangular
What is the angle of a gutter angle fitting that is greater than the standard angle for a 112mm plastic gutter system?
45°
90°
135°
180°
Which fitting is used to join two sections of a 112mm plastic gutter system?
Gutter union
Running outlet
External stop end
135° gutter angle
What is the purpose of an offset bend in guttering?
To connect two pipes of different diameters
To change the direction of the downpipe or create a 'swan neck'
To seal the end of a downpipe
To increase the flow rate of water through the downpipe
How many offsets are required to create a 'swan neck'?
One
Two
Three
Four
What is the purpose of the guttering component shown in the image?
To measure the flow of water in rainwater pipes.
To join two rainwater pipes.
To stop the flow of water in rainwater pipes.
To filter debris from rainwater pipes.
What is the function of a gutter union in guttering components?
It is used to seal the end of the gutter.
It acts as a support for the gutter run and as a connector where two lengths of gutter join.
It is used to change the direction of the gutter.
It collects debris to prevent clogging in the gutter system.
What is the function of an external stop end in guttering components?
It allows rainwater to flow out of the gutter.
It connects to the end of a gutter run and stops rainwater pouring out of the end.
It filters debris from the rainwater in the gutter.
It seals the gutter from the inside.
What is located between the gutter and the stop?
(a)
What is the function of a hopper head in guttering systems?
To seal the end of a guttering system
To collect water from multiple downpipes and funnel it into one downpipe leading to the ground
To filter debris from the gutter water before it enters the downpipes
To provide ventilation to the guttering system
What is the function of a rainwater shoe in guttering components?
To seal the end of the gutter
To direct water into a drain or divert it away from the building fabric
To connect two sections of guttering
To filter debris from the rainwater
How far apart should fascia clips be positioned to support the gutter?
At a maximum of 0.5m apart
At a maximum of 1.0m apart
At a maximum of 1.5m apart
At a maximum of 2.0m apart
If the property is located in an area with adverse weather conditions, how should the positioning of the fascia clips be adjusted?
They should be positioned further apart
They should be positioned closer together
Their positioning should not be changed
They should be removed entirely
Which adaptor would you use to connect half-round PVCu to ogee PVCu guttering components?
Half-round PVCu to half-round cast iron
Half-round PVCu to square-section PVCu
Half-round PVCu to ogee cast iron
Half-round PVCu to ogee PVCu
What is the diameter of the clay pipe shown in the diagram?
DN50
DN100
DN150
DN200
What is the function of drain adaptors in rainwater pipe to drain connections?
To increase the flow of water
To connect different types of pipes
To seal the connection against leaks
To measure the amount of rainwater
