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Utilities 2
Utilities 2
UTILITIES
.60- elevator width for single door for small commercial and residential
.35- distance of rung type fire escape
2m- min distance of face to face elevators
ULTRAVIOLET TYPE- other type of flame detector other than infrared type
WINDING DRUM MACHINE- geared drive machine in w/c suspension ropes are
fastened to and wind on a drum
GUIDE RAILS- track that serves as guide for car and counter weight
4. acid resistant cast iron pipe- made of alloy, cast iron & silicon
- installed in chemical labs for acid waste disposal
5. asbestos pipe- made of asbestos fibers & Portland cement
- suitable for embedment on concrete structures
6. bituminous fiber sewer pipe- cheapest and lightest
- for house sewer
7. vitrified clay pipe- made of clay & w/ length of 0.75 m threaded w/ glazed
compound. High resistant to acid & suited in underground
installation. Brittle, cracks easily when laid on unsuitable
ground
8. lead pipe- one of the oldest plumbing material . not recommended to convey
water for human consumption
9. galvanized wrought iron pipes- better than steel pipes for plumbing because it
is more resistant to acid waste
10. brass pipe- most expensive. Made of alloy of zinc & copper mixed 15% :85%
highly suitable for waste & water because of its smooth surface
aside from its high resistance to acids
11. copper pipes- durable material w/c is extremely corrosive resistance. Easiest
to install
Type K- heaviest for underground installation
L- lighter than K, comes in flexible & rigid type
M- thinner & available only in rigid form