Practical Problems (Part 3) | Master Plumber Licensure Exam Refresher

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Summary

This video presents a series of practical problems and questions related to master plumbing, suitable for those preparing for a licensure exam. It covers topics such as identifying plumbing fixtures, water heater calculations, plumbing tools, types of connections, and installation specifics.

Highlights

Plumbing Fixtures and Tools
00:00:24

The video starts by asking to identify a plumbing fixture, with the answer being a 'floor drain'. It then poses a question about 'the Plumber's Friend', which is a 'force cup'.

Water Temperature Calculations
00:00:56

A problem is presented to calculate the temperature rise if incoming water to a water heater is 50°F and outgoing water is 120°F. The correct answer is 70°F. The video later defines 'temperature rise' as the difference between incoming cold water and outgoing hot water temperatures.

Hacksaw Blade Usage and Sanitary Ware
00:01:21

The video explains that a hacksaw blade is designed to be used 'in one direction'. It also asks to identify what is not a sanitary ware, with the answer being a 'kitchen sink'.

BTU and Water Properties
00:01:53

A question about BTU states that 1 BTU increases the water temperature of '1 lb water by 1°F'. It also notes that water boils at sea level under normal atmospheric pressure at '212°F'. Another question asks about the weight of 8 and 1/3 gallons of water, which is '69.4 lb'. The boiling point of water is defined as the point at which 'water turns from a liquid to a vapor'.

Water Heaters and Dip Tubes
00:03:09

Regarding water heaters, atmospheric pressure is defined as 'external pressure'. A 'dip tube' is explained to funnel water to the bottom of a storage tank.

Soldering, Hangers, and Fixture Installation
00:04:30

Soldering copper utilizes 'solder and flux'. A hanger used to support a vertical pipe penetrating a floor is called a 'riser clamp'. The most common distance between hot and cold rough-in on a sink is '8 inches'. 'Unistrut' is used to create trapeze-type hangers for numerous pipe support configurations. Compression and flare joints are mechanical connections that 'do not require soldering'. Flux is applied to copper pipe and fittings for 'all of these' reasons. To determine specific installation requirements for many fixtures, a 'manufacturer rough in sheet or cut sheet is used'.

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