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MODULE 3. Plumbing Material Drainage Pipes and Fittings
MODULE 3. Plumbing Material Drainage Pipes and Fittings
4. Vent pipe – A pipe connected to the drainage TYPES OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE
system that conveys air to and from the system and
keep the water from being siphoned from the trap.
1. Pressure
2. Velocity
3. Temperature
4. Corrosiveness of the medium conveyed within 1. Pressure A.C. Pipe- is used for sewer mains,
5. Initial cost industrial effluent and process piping,
6. Installation cost working pressure ranges at 100, 150, and
7. Operating problem
200 psi.
PROPERTIES
• Available diameter (Nom. I.D.) 2”, 3 ”, 4”, 5”, 6”,
8”, 10”, 12”, 15”
• Hydrostatic Test: 50 psi for service weight 100
psi for extra heavy
• Length: 5’ and 10’
It is sufficiently flexible to
follow ground contours of
snake around obstacles.
PLASTIC PIPES
Plastic pipe is available in compositions designed
for various applications including drain, waste and
vent. (DWV)
Advantages:
1. High Impact Resistance
2. Non – corrosive
3. Lightweight
4. High Chemical Resistance
5. Smooth Pipe Surface
6. Economical
1. Hacksaw
2. Closet auger
3. Plunger
4. Rule
5. Blow torch
6. Lead pot
7. Pouring ladle
8. Joint runner
9. Ball peen hammer
10. Cold chisel
11. Caulking irons
12. Soldering copper
13. Tin snip
14. Plumb bob
15. Plumb level
16. File