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Plumbing Fixtures 060102d by JCW |
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How does a flapper or flush actuator in a water closet work? |
It is operated by the tank flush lever and holds water in the tank until the toilet is flushed |
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Which are the fixtures in a bathroom group? |
Water Closet Lavatory (basin) |
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How does a close-coupled water closet differs from a low or high water closet |
The way the tank is mounted |
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What is the main reason for placing insulation in a water closet tank? |
To stop condensation from forming on the outside of the water closet tank |
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When is a recessed tub installed? |
Before the drywall or plastic is placed on the wall |
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How is a shower base (using a PVC shower pan liner) fastened to the shower drain fitting? |
By clamping the liner between the section of the shower drain fitting |
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How should a properly installed pedestal basic be supported? |
By the brackets placed on the wall where the fixture sits |
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What are fixture rough-in manuals for? |
To show rough dimensions of fixtures and supply piping locations |
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Which residential fixture requires a shut off value by code? |
The water closet |
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Why do kitchen sinks not have a concealed overflow arrangement? |
Food and grease can collect in the overflow, creating an unsanitary condition |
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Which residential fixture usually requires the most maintenance? |
The water closet |
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When working with lead of a lead stub over a water closet floor flange, how hard can you strike the lead? |
Only light blows as the lead is very soft |
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Where would you find the space requirements needed for a specific water closet? |
Manufacturer's rough-in book |
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What is an aerator? |
A thread assemble added to a faucet outlet to mix air with the supplied water |
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What does it mean by "continuous waste?" |
It is a piping arrangement where two or more fixtures share the same trap |
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What is an escutcheon and its purpose? |
It is a finishing disc that surrounds pipe as it comes through the floor. Originally used to keep mice out, but nowadays, its just looks nice |
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What are the 4 types of water closets? |
Siphon Jet Bowl Reverse Trap Bowl Washdown Bowl Blowout Bowl |
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Describe a siphon jet bowl |
Best type of gravity flush bowl with less noise produced. It has a deep trap seal & a jet opening in the fixture trap outlet. |
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Describe a reverse trap bowl |
Similar to a siphon jet bowl but may not have a jet opening. The main difference between siphon & reverse trap is a shallow trap seal due to all the water discharging from the rim |
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Describe a washdown bowl |
It is different from the other bowls as its trap position is far more forward |
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Describe a blowout bowl |
It has a jet directing water at the base of the trap way to move matter, rather than relying on siphoning action |
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What does ULF stand for? |
Ultra low flush |
