060101I Copper Tube, Tubing And Fittings By Fbs / Jcw

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Copper tube, tubing and fittings

060101i

by JCW
Modified from Fluffybunnyshoes

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Colours of copper tube

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Type K: Green

Type L: Blue

Type M: Red

Type H: White

Type DWV: Yellow

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Three advantages of copper tube over steel pipe.

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Malleability
Ductility

Good resistance to corrosion

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What are the three uses for DWV copper tube?

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Drain
Waste
Venting

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Three applications of type K copper

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Water service lines

Water distribution systems

Low-pressure steam lines

Heating systems

Gasfitting

DWV systems

O2 and other specialized hospital piping systems

Oil piping systems

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Application for Type L tube in the Gas Industry and Plumbing

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Gas: below grade piping if factory coated. Above ground for all systems up to 1 1/4" NPS.

Plumbing: DWV, water service, water distribution.

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What is the main application of Type M copper?

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Residential and light commercial. Water and heating lines.

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Difference between Soft and hard temper copper tube.

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Soft copper can be bent without the use of spencial bending tools

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Greatest disadvantage of copper pipe over iron or steel pipe?

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Rate of expansion

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Minimum size (diameter) of Type K, L, M, and DWV

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K, L, and M; 1/4"

DWV: 1 1/4"

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Difference between oxygen tube and type K and L.

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O2 pipe is cleaned and capped from the factory.

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Copper pipe is made from 99.7% pure copper. What does 99.7% pure copper mean?

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Its copper with 0.3% impurities

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Metals and percentages for Yellow Brass, Red Brass, and bronze

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Yellow Brass: 66% Copper, 34% zinc

Red Brass: 85% Copper, 15% zinc

Bronze: 90% Copper, 10% tin

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Types of copper tube used in hot and cold water lines

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K, L, M

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Types of copper tube used in DWV systems

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DWV, K, L, M

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Types of copper tube used in water heating system

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K, L, M

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Types of copper tube used in steam heating systems

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Type K

Type L

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Types of copper used in underground gas applications

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Type K
Type L with factory coating

Type G

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What does the abbreviation S.P.S mean when applied to copper pipe?

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Standard Pipe Size

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Copper tube is lighter than the same size steel pipe, but copper is heavier than steel. Explain

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Copper has a higher relative density, but copper tube has a thinner inner wall.

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What is the formula for pipe expansion

Note: Coefficient of expansions will be given to you for your exam

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Coefficient x Length x Temperate change

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When do we start measuring the pipe from I.D to O.D?

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I.D for up to 12"

O.D for 14" and over.

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Copper tube used on drainage and venting can be joined by which two methods?

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Soldering
MJ clamp.

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Copper tube as used for above ground water lines can be joined by which four methods?

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Soldering

Brazing
Flared fittings
Compression fittings

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Copper wrot fittings are considered better than cast brass fittings for soldering. Why?

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Because cast brass can have potential pin holes or sand holes. Copper wrot fittings won't have those.

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Some water lines connected to some plumbing fixtures utilize a flexible tube connector. What type of seal is used on those?

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Compression ferrule.

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A Tylok fitting differes from a standard compression fitting. Explain how.

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Tylok uses an additional ferrule.

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Difference between a single and double flare.

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double flare has the end folded over into itself to provide a more thick wall.

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What angle of flare is utilized in the plumbing trade?

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A 45 degree flare.

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What are the maximum temperatures of substances that are conveyed in a soft soldered pipeline and the maximum steam pressure?

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121C or 250F and 15 PSIG

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List three factors that would have a direct effect on the maximum pressure that could be carried in a soft solder pipeline.

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Temperature of the fluid in the line

Size of the tube

Types of solder

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List the proper steps for making a good joint.

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Measure

Mark

Cut

Ream

Clean tube and fitting

Flux tube and fitting

Assemble and heat

Solder

Wipe clean

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What does 50/50 and 95/5 mean when it comes to solder?

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50% tin and 50% lead

95% and 5% antimony

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List two other names for "Mushy Range"

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Plastic

Pasty

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What does Eutectic Composition and is it a practical solder for making solder joints?

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It meas a specific alloy that melts at only one temperature and not a range. Meaning it's impractical for soldering.

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State the liquidus temperature of the following:
1) 95-5
2) 50-50
3) Tin
4) Lead
5) EviroBrite
6) Bridgit

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1) 240.C 464.F

2) 215.C 420.F

3) 230.C 450.F

4) 327.C 620.F

5) 335.C 635.F

6) 332.C 630.F

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What could happens if you don't ream your pipe?

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Reduced pressure
Turbulent flow
Pipe erosion
Catch foreign matter, potentially causing a blockage.

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What tools can you use to ream pipe?

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Blade reamers
Pocket knives
Specialty tools

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List the primary two reeasons to flux

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To prevent oxidation

To promote wetting of the metal

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List three different types of torches used for soldering.

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Acetylene

Propane

MAPP gas

Butane

Gasoline

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What is the purpose of a regulator on a soldering torch?

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To lower the tank pressure output to the desired hose or working pressure.

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What are the components of red brass pipe and what method is used to join it?

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85% copper and 15% zinc

Threading

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What temperatures are used for soldering?

For Brazing?

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Soldering - below 575C or 1000F

Brazing - over 575C or 1000F

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What is a cast brass fitting?

Barstock fitting?

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Cast brass - made from pouring molten brass into molds. Its not polished/finished so its rough and sandy

Barstock - made from finished brass material, for smooth yellow apperance

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What's another trade name for a Tylok fitting? What is it and what's special about it

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Swagelok

Its a type of compression fitting with a double sleeve

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What's special about a high-pressure type of compression fitting?

What's the max pressure it can withstand?

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The compression sleeve has serated edges for improved grip.

Max pressure is 10,000 psi on stainless steel 1/8"

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Which organization set up the standard for flared fittings?

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American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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What are the 3 basic designs for flares and which one do we use in the pipe trade?

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37 degree, 45 degree and inverted flare.

Pipe trade uses 45 degree

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Torch tips are generally numbered to indicate tip size. What does the number mean?

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It roughly equals to the amount of fuel it uses per hour

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What are the 4 types of torch fuels?

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Acetylene
Propane

Butane
MAPP Gas (tradename BurnzOmatic)

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DWV is manufactured in what size and lengths?

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1 1/4" to 6"

Strait length of 12' and 20'

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What is another name for Standard Pipe Size?

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Steel Pipe Size

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Regarding flexible tube connectors, what type of seal does that use?

Minimum diameter? Maximum length?

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Compression with ferrule

1/4"
750mm or 30"