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Drainage size used for laundry hose

1” ID rubber hose

What special valves and special vents are used for Coin Laundries?

Dump Valves/Vapour Vents

3 types of roof drain type

1)Normal


2)Deep Sump


3)Flow Control

2 types of seating used for Inline Automatic Trap Primer and install location?

Disc and Piston


Install 10” above trap

Blended water controls are called? (2)

Mixing Valves


Tempering Valves

Blended water controls can maintain temperature to within?

3F to 5F

Rainwater drainage minimum and maximum allowable offset for expansion

5ft min. for horizontal and 5ft max. for vertical

4 Parts for Urinal Flush Tank

1) Isolation Valve


2) Fill Valve


3) Siphon


4) Discharge

Rule for rainwater leader offset without change in size

Must offset immediately below roof, horizontal can be 6Meter max and must be no less than 1/4” per foot

3 parts for Automatic Timed Trap Primer

1)Vacuum Breaker


2)Solenoid Valve


3)Timer

Blended water control are called? (2)

1) Mixing Valves


2) Tempering Valves

Urinal Flush Tank Valve Type and Supply to Tank pipe size?

Chrome Plated Angle Globe


3/8” Supply

Tempered Water Controls are called? (2)

1) Temperature Sensing Valves


2) Temperature Balanced Valves

2 types of pressure balancing valves

1) Cartridge


2) Diaphragm

3 types of Tempered Water Controls

1)Parrafin Cartridge (Best)


2)Volatile Liquid filled Bellows


3)Bimetal Coil (Slowest reaction)

Inline Automatic Trap Primer delivers spurt of water when:

Faucet Opens and Closes

Maximum temp. of water discharged from sterilizer without cooling

170F

Temperature-sensing valve deliver water at max temp of

120°F

Supply piping to Mixing Valves should be fitted with (2)

Strainers and Thermometers

How must Sterilizers be connected to drainage and how to prevent Backflow

Indirectly connected to drainage through Air Break to prevent backflow

Blended water is maintained to what temperature

3°F to 5°F

What are 2 types of Water Distribution?

1)Gravity


2)Forced

Friction Loss is also called

Head Loss

What are 2 types of Water Distribution?

1)Gravity


2)Forced

Friction Loss is also called

Head Loss

Why is dependable flow and adequate pressure important in a building nowadays? (4)

1)Less chance of siphon


2)More Flush Valves


3)Public uses More Water


4)Equipment needs Constant Flow

What are components for Gravity Tank Systems

1)Ball Float Valves


2)Actuating Switch


3)Galvanized/Copper Pipe connecting old Lead piping

What is Advantage/Disadvantage of Gravity Tank System?

Adv: Building can have Water during Street Main repairs


Dis: Periodic Cleaning

4 types of Mechanical Backflow

1)Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker


2)Pressure Vacuum Breaker


3)DCVA Double Check Backflow Assembly


4)RP Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer

5 types for Booster Pump Systems

1)Upfeed


2)Downfeed


3)Downfeed PRV


4)Combination Upfeed/ Downfeed PRV


4)Combination Up Main Pressure + Booster with Hot Reducing PRV

2 types of Air Chambers

1)Manufactured with Top Air Valve+Stop and Waste Valve


2)Diaphragm Type

3 Basic Factors in determining circulation for Hot Water


Re-Circulation

1)Heat Loss of Piping


2)Temperature Differential at Operation


3)Allowable Friction Head

What kind of Meters used in warm application

Split Case Meters (Brass)

Meter for 2”+ Consumer Billing

Compound Meter


Turbine+Positive Displacement

During removal of Water Meter, what is the method of protection? (3)

1)Cap


2)Meter Idler


3)Grounding Strap

When using 2 different sized Meters, what is required to control the flow between the Meters

Flow Control Valve

What is used to avoid Recirculation or Low flow in Manifold

Check Valve

What is clearance of Large Meters inside a Vault

20” to Wall


24” Head space

5 Factors for selecting Floor Drains

1)Volume of Liquid


2)Type of Waste


3)Type of Traffic


4)Accessories


5)Appearance

What would happen if Rainwater Leader connected to Septic Tank?

Tank would flood and system become inoperative

What are 4 variables being controlled by a device?

1) Temperature


2)Pressure


3)Humidity


4)Flow

On-Off controller use a _______ to energize ______

On-Off controllers use a switch to activate an actuator

Safety limit switches maybe _____ reset or _____ reset

Automatic


Manual

What are 3 examples of coils

1)Solenoids


2)Relay Coils


3)Electric Motors

Electrical energy to Mechanical energy

Electrical Power Source is a device that ____ and _____ an electrical imbalance.

Stores and Generates

Bbq ignition for gas bbq is an example of what electric generator?

Piezoelectric

What can create high voltage ignition spark and is an example of Static electricity?

Capacitators

Thermoelectric devices generate DC or AC electricity?

DC Direct Current

Thermoelectric devices generate small or large amounts of current?


How is it measured?

Small


Millivolts

Thermoelectric devices are restricted to low output applications such as

Hold in only safety circuits on continuous pilot ignition systems

Thermopiles generate what kind of voltage and what are it’s functions

1Volt


Hold a safety device in operating position and operate Pull-in circuit on Automatic Gas Valve

2 main categories for Thermally operated controls are:

1) Solid expansion


2) Fluid Expansion

2 examples of solid expansion are:

1) Bimetal


2) Rod and Tube

What are 2 main parts(elements) are in Rod and Tube Thermostats?

1)Sensing Element (Rod and Tube)


2 Operating Element ( Snap Acting ON/OFF)

Threaded Valve spindle for rod and tube thermostat allows for:

Calibration/Recalibration

Conversion for Combined Sewer Rainwater and Continuous for roof drain sizing

260FU or less = 2360 L/sec


260FU + = 9.1 L/FU/sec


Continuous 900 L/sec

2 types of Bypass for Water Meter install

1) Offset


2) Loop

2 types of insulation for pipe

1) Fibreglass


2) Flex Rubber

2 types of Elements for Electric Hot Water Tank

1) Immersion


2) Strap On

What type of lining can’t be used for Electric Hot Water Tank

Stone Lined

2 types of Gas Hot Water Heating

1) Direct Fired Storage


2) Instantaneous

Component in Hot Water Tank that promotes greater Heat Transfer

Helix type Baffle

Instantaneous Hot Water Heater is also called

Tankless Water Heater

What type of valve is used in small Instantaneous Hot Water Heater by what action

Diaphragm flow Valve by Siphoning

Large Commercial Hot Water Tanks constructed with

Heavy Gauge Steel


Uncoated/Galvanized/Portland Cement/Glass Lined

Components of Gas Hot Water Heater

Bunsen Burner


Orifice Venturi


Primary Inlet


Atmospheric Burner Head


Thermostatic Valves


Safety Pilots

Type of Thermostatic Sensing Element

Rod and Tube Design

Type of Thermostatic Sensing Element

Rod and Tube Design

T+P Valve is a type of what action

Thermal Expansion Type

What is required if Cold Supply is located at top of Hot Water Tank?

Anti-Siphon

What is required if Cold Supply is located at top of Hot Water Tank?

Anti-Siphon Hole

Hot Water Tank is supplied with Magnesium Anode Rod. Tank and Water is Cathode or Electrolyte?

Tank is Cathode


Water is Electrolyte

T+P is set to what pressure setting?

20 lbs higher than line pressure

T+P is set to what pressure setting?

20 lbs higher than line pressure

2 types of Temperature Relief Valves

1) Fusible Plug Metal type


2) Bellows Bi-Metal (opens 210F /Closes 169F

T+P is set to what pressure setting?

20 lbs higher than line pressure

2 types of Temperature Relief Valves

1) Fusible Plug Metal type


2) Bellows Bi-Metal (opens 210F /Closes 160F

All T+P Device are rated/sized by

BTU Capacity

Advantages and Disadvantages of Instantaneous Hot Water Heating

Adv: -Constant Heat


-No Heat Loss during Idle


Dis: -Large Inputs of Water


-Mineral Precipitation build up which requires frequent maintenance


Advantages and Disadvantages of Instantaneous Hot Water Heating

Adv: -Constant Heat


-No Heat Loss during Idle


Dis: -Large Inputs of Water


-Mineral Precipitation build up which requires frequent maintenance


Electric Immersion Heaters requires what special set up

-Lower setting for Immersion for better circulation for immediate needs

Advantages and Disadvantages of Instantaneous Hot Water Heating

Adv: -Constant Heat


-No Heat Loss during Idle


Dis: -Large Inputs of Water


-Mineral Precipitation build up which requires frequent maintenance


Electric Immersion Heaters requires what special set up

Lower setting for Immersion for better circulation for immediate needs

Factors for installing Hot Water Heaters

1) Volume for peak demand


2) Required Space


3) Structural (Existing Chimney?)


4) Recirc required or not

Large application for top of building HWT install require what safety device?

Vacuum Relief Valve

What is temperature for supply/return risers on a forced circulation system?

140°F Supply


104°F Return

What must be installed on residential gravity system to prevent short circuiting?

Check Valve with 1/16 hole to prevent T+P from opening

What must be installed on residential gravity system to prevent short circuiting?

Check Valve with 1/16 hole to prevent T+P from opening

What valves or methods are necessary to balance risers?

1)SUPPLY - Shut Off Valves


2)RETURN - Globe Balance Valve


3)RETURN leg NOT Insulate

PRV use what for sensing pressure?

Diaphragm

What device is used to protect PRV (Pressure Reducing Valve)

Strainer Upstream


Integral Strainer

Which type of valves are installed with Pressure Reducing Valve and Bypass?

SHUT OFF


-Full Port Gate/Ball Valve


BYPASS


-Globe Valve

What safety device is used for high pressure application domestic water supply?

Pressure Relief Valve downstream

What is NO FLOW PRESSURE

Pressure maintained in the system by a reducing valve when no water is flowing

What is REDUCED PRESSURE FALL-OFF?

Change in reduced-flow pressure below no-flow pressure required to open the valve

What is REDUCED FLOW PRESSURE?

Pressure maintained by PRV when water is flowing

What is REDUCED FLOW PRESSURE?

Pressure maintained by PRV when water is flowing

Series PRV install called:

2 stage reduction


Multi-stage reduction

What is REDUCED FLOW PRESSURE?

Pressure maintained by PRV when water is flowing

Series PRV install called:

2 stage reduction


Multi-stage reduction

Parallel PRV install for?

1 Large common supply main

Series Installation of Pressure-Reducing Valves for what application

1) Dishwasher


2) Drinking Fountain


3) Downfeed

What device allows pump to run on demand when building pressure falls below set minimum?

Pressure Switch

What safety device is installed for a constantly running pump on the bypass?

Pressure Relief Valve

Material used to make Residential/Commercial faucets

Yellow Brass

4 styles of Faucet gaskets

1) Washer


2) Washerless


3) Ball


4) Cartridge

How does single handed shower faucets limit temperature fluctuations?

Balance mechanisms

How are brass seats manufactured for corrosion resistance

Chrome Plated

How is hot and Cold water blended in Metering Valves

By a Mixing Valve and spring operated cartridge

What faucet uses washer style and name of washer?

2 handled faucet


Bibb Washer

Electric Faucets use what type of valves and how is it powered?

Solenoid Valve


24V Battery

Washerless style for what type of faucet and type of seal?

2 handles faucet


Cartridge


Spring loaded seats


O-rings/Ceramic disc

Ball style faucet components?

Seat rings


Gasket held against Ball

Cartridge style faucet

Single and 2 handled


O-Ring/Ceramic disc

What is the washer that holds 2 handled faucet to countertop?

Crowsfoot

Shower faucet components

Balance Spool


Pressure balance Cartridge

Shower faucet components

Balance Spool


Pressure balance Cartridge

Type of seal for older style faucet? Troubleshoot for leaks?

Stem Packing


Tighten Bonnet Nut

Governing body for Flow Restrictor devices?

EPA Environment Protection Agency

Tool for dressing small brass seats?

Flat Mill FILE

3 types of flush valves?

Piston


Diaphragm


Metering

New type flush valve with infrared sensor?

Electronic Flush Valve


Electronic Operated Solenoid Valve

New type flush valve with infrared sensor?

Electronic Flush Valve


Electronic Operated Solenoid Valve

Minimum pressure to operate flush valve?

15psi

Component for metering flush valves?

Cartridge

Flush Valve Supply sizing

Metering 1/2”


Diaphragm/Piston 3/4”

WC flush valve min. supply sizing and Volume of flush

1” supply


6L (1.6gal) per flush

Regular jet tub number of jets

4-12jets

6’ tub pressurized air jet number of jets

80jets

2 types of bidets

Submerged Inlet


Over-the-rim Supply

3 types of drinking fountains

Exposed


Semi-recessed


Fully recessed

3 types of Urinals

Stall


Wall hung


Women’s urinal (long ass time ago)

Wall hung Urinal types of trap

Integral


Exposed

Cartridge for Faucet function. Washerless means gasket or not

-Cartridge opening aligns with stem assembly to allow flow


-O-rings around cartridge

Kitchen faucet cartridge troubleshoot

Lube O-ring with good grade lube or Replace

What material is cartridges made of

Stainless Steel


Plastic


Nylon


Ceramic


Teflon

Important Pump placement rules

Properly aligned


No noise/vibration


Isolation pads


Spring isolators

What is New type of flush valve with electronic sensors?

Electronic Flush Valve


Electronic Operated Solenoid Valve

Parts of Piston/Diaphragm flush valves

2 chambers


Relief Valve

How to identify flush valve Pistons and Diaphragm relief valve/relief heads?

Colour coded

Jet tub Pump size and adjustment controls

1/2HP-1 1/2HP


Full Aeration Control

How does Air Tub prevent cooling of air through the tubes and water to enter pipes?

Electric Heater


Small diameter pipes

Submerged Inlet Bidet functions

Warm Seat


Spray


Jet Nozzle

Drinking Fountain water temp and how it’s cooled

10°C


Water Cooler (Refridgeration)

Drinking Fountain water temp and how it’s cooled

10°C


Water Cooler (Refridgeration)

Drinking Fountain components

Automatic Stream Regulator


Angle Stream Bubbler


Bubbler Guard


Shut Off (Self Closing Button)

Drinking Fountain water temp and how it’s cooled

10°C


Water Cooler (Refridgeration)

Drinking Fountain components

Automatic Stream Regulator


Angle Stream Bubbler


Bubbler Guard


Shut Off (Self Closing Button)

How are Gang Showers timed

Metering


Electronically

Drinking Fountain water temp and how it’s cooled

10°C


Water Cooler (Refridgeration)

Drinking Fountain components

Automatic Stream Regulator


Angle Stream Bubbler


Bubbler Guard


Shut Off (Self Closing Button)

How are Gang Showers timed

Metering


Electronically

Urinal Flush Valve component New vs Old

NEW - Synthetic Rubber Cups


OLD - Leather Diaphragms

Direct Flush Valve(Diaphragm/Piston) and Metering sizing for Urinals

3/4” Diaphragm/Piston


1/2” Metering

Electronic Flush Valves types old and new

Diaphragm Valves with Electronic Actuators


Solenoid Valves with Microprocessors

Popular choice of Jet Tub material

Fibreglass with Acrylic Face

Construction materials for Gang Showers (2)

Stainless Steel


Chrome Plated Brass

Construction materials for Gang Showers (2)

Stainless Steel


Chrome Plated Brass

Commercial Sink standing waste called

Standing Overflow


By Transit Waste

Construction materials for Gang Showers (2)

Stainless Steel


Chrome Plated Brass

Commercial Sink standing waste called

Standing Overflow


By Transit Waste

Stall Urinal Drain size

2”

What is 1st step in installing Flush Valve Urinals/WC

Install screwdriver stops

Define BACKFLOW

Unwanted flow Non-Potable to Potable

Define BACK SIPHONAGE

Reversal of normal direction of flow by Negative Pressure (Vacuum)

Define BACKPRESSURE

Reversal of flow High to Low due to pressure lost from High Pressure Main or pressure generated by pumps/boilers

Define BACKPRESSURE

Reversal of flow High to Low due to pressure lost from High Pressure Main or pressure generated by pumps/boilers

Backpressure can occur in systems that are Positive or Negative pressures?

Both

Backflow Device Tester requirements

Min 30Hr 75% for Pass(PVB/DCVA/RP)


Every 5years

Responsibility of Potable Water

Water Purveyor/Sanitation Department

Responsibility of Potable Water

Water Purveyor


Sanitation Department

Responsibility of Health of Potable Water

Health Department

Responsibility of Cross Connection

Chief Plumbing Inspector

Responsibility of building backflow device and protecting potable water

Owner of building

2 Jurisdictions for Cross Connection Control

Waterworks


Mechanical Inspection Agencies

2 Jurisdictions for Cross Connection Control

Waterworks


Mechanical Inspection Agencies

How often should you test Backflow Devices

Once a year

Anti Siphon Breaker characteristics

Prevent Vacuum


Continuous Pressure allowed

Anti Siphon Breaker characteristics

Prevent Vacuum


Continuous Pressure allowed

Components of Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker

Shut off Valve/Disc Float Assembly/ Check Seat/Air Inlet Port

Components of Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker

Shut off Valve/Disc Float Assembly/ Check Seat/Air Inlet Port

Double Check Valve Assembly components

2 Internally force loaded Approved Check Valve


Spring Weights


2 Resilient closing shut off


Test plugs

Components of Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker

Shut off Valve/Disc Float Assembly/ Check Seat/Air Inlet Port

Double Check Valve Assembly components

2 Internally force loaded Approved Check Valve


Spring Weights


2 Resilient closing shut off


Test plugs

Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer components

2 Independent Force loaded Approved Checks


Separately by Independently Operating Hydraulic Differential Relief Valve


Test Cocks

Components of Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker

Shut off Valve/Disc Float Assembly/ Check Seat/Air Inlet Port

Double Check Valve Assembly components

2 Internally force loaded Approved Check Valve


Spring Weights


2 Resilient closing shut off


Test plugs

Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer components

2 Independent Force loaded Approved Checks


Separately by Independently Operating Hydraulic Differential Relief Valve


Test Cocks

How does RP maintain pressure between both checks?

In case of either checks leak, the Pressure Differential Relief Valve Discharges 2 psi lower than supply thru Vent Port to maintain pressure between the checks

What is an example of a non-approved backflow device?

Detector Check (non approved) backflow preventer


Single soft check

What is an example of a non-approved backflow device?

Detector Check (non approved) backflow preventer


Single Internally loaded soft seated main line check valve and bypass with check valve and water meter


Single soft check

What is example of approved detector back flow

Detector Double Check Valve Assembly


Main Line DCVA and Bypass with Water Meter and DCVA

Components of DCAP

Double Check Atmospheric Port


2 internally loaded checks+Intermediate Vent


Non Testable for water tightness

Components of DCAP

Double Check Atmospheric Port


2 internally loaded checks+Intermediate Vent


Non Testable for water tightness

Components of Dual Check Valve

DuC


2 Independent soft seat checks Internally loaded to Normally Closed


Minor (Non Testable)

Hose Bibb Vacuum Breaker components

Force Loaded Check biased to Normally Closed


Atmospheric Vent force loaded to Normally Open

Hose Bibb Vacuum Breaker components

Force Loaded Check biased to Normally Closed


Atmospheric Vent force loaded to Normally Open

Lavatory Faucet Vacuum Breaker component

2 Independent Check Valve biased to Closed


Auto Venting biased to Open

What’s in Dry Sprinkler System Piping

Air/Nitrogen

What’s in Dry Sprinkler System Piping

Air/Nitrogen

What’s in WET Sprinkler System Piping and form of protection from contamination

Water/ Antifreeze + RP

How are Communicable Diseased carried

By Feces and Urine

How is Air Conditioning corrosion prevented?

By adding Chromate allowable to 0.05ppm

4 Cross Contamination Classification?

Communicable


Chemical


Physical


Aesthetic

4 Cross Contamination Classification?

Communicable


Chemical


Physical


Aesthetic

Examples of Communicable Diseases

Amoebiasis/ Cholera/ Infectious Hepatitis/ Poliomyelitis/ Salmonellosis/ Shigellosis(bacillary dysentery) Paratyphoid/ Typhoid Fever

Who gives final judgement for approved water supply

Department of Health

In the event of accidental pollution or contamination of public/consumer’s potable water due to backflow from consumer’s premises, who should you notify?

Water Purveyor


Health Department


Chief Plumbing Inspector

For Barometric Loop, Shut off Valve is installed upstream or downstream of Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker?

Upstream only

RP important install recommendation

No freeze/Max 110°F


No pit/Air Gap for PRV discharge


Strainer but Not for Fire Protection


Thermal Water Expansion/ Water Hammer cause Damage

DCVA Install Recommendation

3’ min clearance for testing with sight tube


Ambient


Strainer but not for Fire Line


Thermal Expansion/water Hammer cause Damage

Pressure Vacuum Breaker install recommendation

12” above FLR/ Ambient/ Vertical


Not in fume areas

Pressure Vacuum Breaker install recommendation

12” above FLR/ Ambient/ Vertical


Not in fume areas

Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker install recommendation

Max 12hr continuous flow


Min 6” above FLR


Vertical/Ambient


No fume areas

Atmospheric Vacuum breaker is to protect contamination by

Back Siphonage

Atmospheric Vacuum breaker is to protect from contamination by

Back Siphonage

RP and DCVA for what kind of protection?

Backflow / Backsiphonage

Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker critical level for WC and other

6” other than WC


1” WC

Open Vat or water supply includes float operated inlet shall be protected by

Air Gap Back SIPHONAGE protector