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List four reasons for supporting pipes

1) Carry the weight


2) Set grade


3) To allow thermal expansion


4) To prevent Sag

Define Deflection

Deflection is the deviation from the centre line or snaking of the pipe between hangers.

Define Grade

Grade is the slope on the pipe required for movement of all of the contents in the piping system.

List three points that should be considered when deciding on the spacing for hangers on a steel pipe.

1) Material from which the piping is made from


2) The location and type of joints
3) The size of the piping


4) The contents of the piping system

Maximum spacing for hangers in a Galvanized pipe system less than 6" (Iron or steel)?

8' / 2.5m

Maximum spacing for hangers in a Galvanized pipe system over 6" (Iron or steel)?

12' / 3.75m

Maximum spacing for hangers in a lead pipe system? (All sizes)

Throughout its entire length.

Maximum spacing for hangers in a Cast Iron pipe system? (Hint: 3 points) (All sizes)

i) At or adjacent to each hub or joint


ii) At intervals not exceeding 3m (9.84 feet)
iii) At intervals not exceeding 1m (3.2 Feet) if the pipe
has mechanical joints and the length of the pipe between adjacent fittings is 300mm or less.




*Basically if you had a very small piece

Maximum spacing for hangers in a Asbestos cement piping system?(Hint: 2 points)(All sizes)

i) at intervals not exceeding 2m (6.5 feet) or two supports for every 4m (13.1 feet) length of pipe.



ii) at intervals not exceeding 1m where the length of pipe between adjacent fittings is 300mm or less

Maximum hanger distance for ABS or PVC pipes? (Hint: 4 points) (All sizes)

i) At intervals not exceeding 1.2m (4 feet)


ii) at the ends of branches


iii) at changes in direction or elevations


iv) if the pipe is a fixture drain that is more than 1m (3.2 feet) length, as close as possible to the trap.

Maximum hanger distance for CPVC pipe?

1m / 3'

Maximum hanger distance for Copper tube?


(Hard temper and larger than 1")

3m / 10'

Maximum hanger distance for Copper tube?(Hard temper and smaller than 1")

2.5m / 8'

Maximum hanger distance for Copper tube?


(Soft temper)

2.5 m / 8'

Using B-149.1-10 Code, what is the maximum spacing of supports for:
1/2" or less horizontal.

2m or 6ft

Maximum spacing of supports for:
3/4" to 1" horizontal.

2.5m or 8ft

Maximum spacing of supports for:
1 1/4" to 2 1/2" horizontal.

3m or 10ft

Maximum spacing of supports for:
3" to 4" horizontal.

5m or 15ft

Maximum spacing of supports for:
5" to 8" horizontal.

6m or 20ft

Maximum spacing of supports for:
10" or larger horizontal.

8m or 25ft

Maximum spacing of supports for:
1 1/4" or larger vertical?

Every floor, but not more than 125% of horizontal spacing.

Maximum spacing of supports for:


Tubing, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, horizontal or vertical all sizes

2m or 6ft

When fasteners are to be placed in a wall, ceiling, or floor, consideration must be given to?

Unseen hazards in the base material.

Specifications for a job are considered to be?

Detailed written instructions on how the job is to proceed, and the hardware to be used.

Rosin placed on a nail during manufacture does what?

Lubricates the nail during driving, then bonds it to the wood.

Any style of shank on a nail other than a smooth shank is produced for?

Increased holding power for the nail.

Claw hammers are used to drive nails into wood because?

They have a flat face that prevents them from sliding off the nail when the nail is struck.

Wood screws differ from sheet metal screws in that wood screws?

Have an unthreaded portion on the shank just below the screw head.

Sheet metal screws have a greater or lower mechanical advantage over wood screws?

Greater

When drilling holes through sheet metal for screw placement you should do what?

Mark the hole with a centre punch.

Machine screw fastenings require?

Threaded holes or nuts for fastening components together.

The threads applied to bold stock may be fine or coarse threads that are formed to the standards set out in the?

Unified thread system.

Studs differ from bolts in that?

Studs are threaded on both ends.

The term hydraulic lock refers to?

The lubricant trapped under a bolt or stud being tightened.

Fastener anchor categories are divided into?

Light duty and heavy duty anchors.

The holding power of anchors is greatly influenced by?

The cleanliness of the hole.

Adhesive anchors are considered to be?

Heavy-duty anchors.

To drill large or deep holes in hard, thick masonry you should use a drill with a what function?

Hammer drill function.

The bolts, nuts, screws, and washers used to fasten a water closet to its mating floor flange must be made of what material? (Hint: just one)

Brass.

What is the maximum hanger spacing for Steel pipe 3" to 4” in diameter?

5m

What is the maximum hanger spacing for Steel pipe 5" to 8” in diameter?

6m

What is the maximum hanger spacing for Steel pipe 10 inches or larger in diameter?

8m

What is the pipe clip that is predorminantly used to secure PEX tubing?

Talon clip

What is the purpose of speciality nylon clips with respect to domestic hot water or hydronic system?

Has ribs that allows piping to move quietly through the hanger

Althought pipe rings are available up to 8", what is generally the largest size available?

4"

What are the 5 types of pipe rings?

Split ring


Van hangers
Swivel ring


Solid ring


Adjustable wrought pipe ring

What is the purpose of a riser clamp?

It is used to support the weight of the pipe as it extends vertically through a building

Clevis hangers comes in two materials? What are they?

Wrought iron & copper

Pipe clamps are manufactured in one-bolt and two-bolt patterns

One-bolt is designed for use with piping that isn't insultated. Two-bolt is for insulated

Pipe saddles are designed to be used for high temperate service (lots of pipe movements). Which hangers are they generally used with?

Clevis hangers