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The ultimate home study course about learning about plumbing and how to become a plumber.  It is not for use in your CD player or DVD player.

 

 

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This CD-ROM disk contains all these training manuals for the plumber in training.  Learn the basic concepts, techniques and procedures, to get you started in your new career as a plumber!
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 Course Contents:

 

PLUMBING 101, AN INTRODUCTORY PROFESSIONAL COURSE (229 PAGE COURSE BOOK)
 

HYDRAULIC PRINCIPLES CHAPTER 1

WATER PRESSURE
PRESSURE AND FORCE
PASCAL’S LAW
BERNOULLI’S PRINCIPLES

BACKFLOW CHAPTER 2

BACKSIPHONAGE
BACKPRESSURE
BACKFLOW RESPONSIBILITY
DEGREES OF HAZARD
AIR GAP
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER
DOUBLE CHECK
REDUCED PRESSURE
PLUMBING CODES
QUALITY OF WATER SUPPLY

PLUMBING FITTINGS CHAPTER 3

PLASTIC AND PIPE FITTINGS
SOLVENT CEMENTING
SUMMARY
TYPES OF JOINTS
UNIONS

PLUMBING REPAIRS CHAPTER 4

WORN FAUCET
BALL TYPE FAUCETS
WATER CLOSETS
SHOWER
GRAVITY SANITARY SEWERS
INFILTRATION AND INFLOW

DRAINS AND VENTS CHAPTER 5

SEWER GASES
DRAIN WASTE VENT SYSTEM
INDIRECT WASTE PIPING

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM CHAPTER 6

VALVE GLOSSARY
KNIFE GATE VALVE
COMMON ROTARY VALVES
BALL STOP
BUTTERFLY VALVE
ACTUATORS AND CONTROL DEVICES
PRESSURE REDUCING
VALVE EXERCISING
DISTRIBUTION PIPES
SOLDERING COPPER TUBING
DISTRIBUTION JOINTS AND FITTINGS
CATHODIC PROTECTION
WATER SERVICES PIPE INSTALLATION

PREPARE AN PLUMBING TAKEOFF LIST LIST (82 page course book)

This course is designed teach the knowledge necessary to extract information from a construction drawing legend, identify plumbing symbols, and use plumbing material.  

Introduction

Lesson 1: USE DRAWING LEGENDS AND PLUMBING SYMBOLS

  • Read a Construction Drawing
  • Identify Water System Pipelines
  • Identify Fixture Symbols
  • Identify Waste System Pipelines
  • Review Exercise

Lesson 2:  LIST PLUMBING MATERIALS

  • Measure Pipe Run Lengths
  • List Water and Waste Line Fittings
  • Review Exercise
PLUMBING II. WATER SUPPLY (78 page course book)
The water supply course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary for performing tasks related to preparing pipes and connecting and installing water pipelines. The course is presented in two lessons.

General

Lesson 1: Water Supply Systems and Materials

  • Identifying Types of Piping Materials
  • Measuring Pipes
  • Preparing Piping Materials
  • Review Exercise

Lesson 2: Rough-In Water Supplies and Lines

  • Installing Stops (Valves)
  • Using Fittings on Pipe Runs
  • Installing Water Line Pipe Runs
  • Supporting Pipeline Runs
  • Testing Systems for Leaks
  • Review Exercise
PLUMBING III. WASTE SYSTEMS (101 page course book)
The waste system course is designated to teach those tasks necessary to prepare, connect, and install pipes in a waste system. The course is presented in two lessons covering Waste System Materials and Waste System Roughing-in. 

Lesson One: Waste Systems And Materials 

  • Classifying Types of Piping
  • Measuring Pipes
  • Preparing Piping Materials 
  • Identifying Fittings and Using Joint Connections for Rigid Plastic Pipe  
  • Identifying Fittings and Using Joint Connections for Galvanized Steel Pipe 
  • Identifying Fittings and Using Joint Connections for Rigid Copper Tubing 
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson Two: Waste System Roughing-In 

  • Installing Sewer Pipelines
  • Installing Drain Lines and Stacks
  • Venting the Waste System
  • Installing Piping Material
  • Supporting Pipeline Runs
  • Testing the System for Leaks
  • Practice Exercise
PLUMBING IV. PLUMBING FIXTURES (96 page course book)
The plumbing fixtures course, part of the Plumber MOS 51K Skill Levels 1 and 2 course, is designed to teach the skills and knowledge necessary for performing tasks related to installing plumbing fixtures such as lavatories and sinks, water closets with tanks, and urinals.

Lesson 1: INSTALLATION OF LAVATORIES AND SINKS

  • Identifying Lavatories and Sinks
  • Installing Wall-Hung Lavatories
  • Installing Faucets
  • Attaching Drain Outlets
  • Installing P-Traps
  • Installing Shutoff Angle Valves
  • Installing Flexible Tubing
  • Testing for Mechanical Operation and Leaks
  • Review Exercise

Lesson 2:   INSTALLATION OF WATER CLOSETS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES

  • Identifying Water Closets
  • Installing Water Closets
  • Attaching Flushing Devices
  • Installing Flushing Mechanisms
  • Installing Flushometers
  • Installing Water Service
  • Adjusting Flushing Mechanisms
  • Installing the Seats
  • Review Exercise

Lesson 3:   INSTALLATION OF URINALS

  • Identifying Urinals
  • Installing Wall-Hung Urinals
  • Attaching Drain Outlets
  • Connecting P-Traps to Urinals
  • Installing Flushometers
  • Review Exercise
PLUMBING V. REPAIR VALVES AND FIXTURE CONTROL DEVICES (57 page course book)
This course presents a survey of the functions of management, the principles governing the functions and their ability to apply them to construction management. An understanding of these factors and the ability to apply them to construction projects is essential to the engineer company commander and the members of the battalion staff. 
  • Lesson 1:   Maintenance of Valves
  • Identifying Valves
  • Repairing Valves
  • Repairing Faucets
  • Repairing Flushometer Valves
  • Lesson 2:   Maintenance of Fixture Control Devices
  • Repairing Flushing Mechanisms
  • Repairing Control Devices
PLUMBING VI. CLEAR WASTE SYSTEM STOPPAGES (32 page course book)
The Clear Waste System Stoppages course is designed to teach the knowledge necessary for performing tasks related to clearing stoppages in plumbing fixtures and waste drain lines. The course is presented in two lessons, each corresponding to a terminal objective as indicated below:

Introduction

Lesson 1:   Clear Stoppages In Plumbing Fixtures

  • Identifying Clearing Tools
  • Clearing Stoppages In Fixtures
  • Practice Exercise

Lesson 2:   Clear Stoppages in Waste Lines

  • Identifying Sewer Snakes
  • Locating and Clearing Stoppages in Waste Lines
  • Practice Exercise
PLUMBING, PIPE FITTING AND SEWERAGE MANUAL (268 PAGE COURSE BOOK)

Chapter 1 PLUMBING SYSTEMS

Section I - Basic Water Supply and Water Distribution Systems
Plans
BOM
Water Supply Lines and Branches
Tapping the Water Main
Installing Curb and Meter Stops
Hot-Water Supply System
Fire-Protection Water Systems

Section II - Theater of Operations Water Supply and Distribution System
Water Distribution Methods
Plans and Installation
Design Procedures

Section III - Sewerage System
Plans
Sanitary Sewer and Drains
Storm Sewer and Drain
Industrial Drain
Pipes and Fittings
House Sewer
Manholes
Sewage Disposal Systems
Sewage Disposal Facilities

Section IV - Wastewater
Policy
Responsibilities
Consideration Factors
Collection
Disposal

Section V - Human Waste
Policy
Responsibilities
Field Expedient Facilities
Fixed and Installation Facilities

Section VI - Solid Waste
Policy
Responsibilities
Disposal

Section VII - Human Waste Disposal in the Field
Constructing and Closing Latrines
Cathole Latrine
Straddle-Trench Latrine
Deep-Pit Latrine
Bored-Hole Latrine
Latrines in Areas With High Groundwater Tables
Urine Disposal Facilities
Maintenance of Urine Disposal Facilities

Section VIII - Wastewater Disposal in the Field
Kitchen Waste
Grease Traps
Evaporation Beds
Wastewater
Design Considerations
Alternate Systems
Pipe Sizes
Pipe Cover

Chapter 2 HEATING SYSTEMS

Hot-Water Heating Systems
Steam-Heating Systems
Forced-Air Heating Systems

Chapter 3 BASIC PLUMBING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

Leaks
Frozen Pipes
Scale
Waste System Stoppages

Chapter 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES

Water Supply and Piping Requirement
Water Closets
Lavatories
Sinks
Urinals
Showers
Bathtubs
Laundry Tubs
Drinking Fountains

Chapter 5 WATER HEATERS

Types
Sizes
Operation Hazards

Chapter 6 PIPES AND FITTINGS
 
Pipe Selection
Pipe Assembly Materials
Pipe Measurements
Cast-Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.
Galvanized-Steel/Iron Pipe and Fittings
Copper Tubing and Fittings
Plastic Pipe and Fittings
Other Types of Pipes and Fittings

Chapter 7 VALVES AND FAUCETS

Section I - Valves
Types
Repair and Maintenance

Section II - Faucets
Types
Installation
Repairs

Chapter 8 STACKS AND BRANCHES
 
Pipe Selection
Pipe Size
Installation
Stack and Branch Supports
Testing

Chapter 9 TRAPS AND VENTS

Section I - Traps
Use
Types
Trap Seal Loss

Section II - Vents
Installation
Sizes

Chapter 10 STEAM, GAS, AND AIR PIPING
 
Steam Piping
Gas and Air Piping

Chapter 11 CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
 
Characteristics
Types
Installation and Operation
Valves
Priming
Maintenance and Repair
Trouble Sources

Chapter 12 INSULATION

Types
Installation
Maintenance

Appendix A METRIC CONVERSION CHART

Appendix B CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND DRAWINGS

Section I - Plans and Drawings
Architect’s Design
Typical Water Supply and Distribution System Plan
Typical Utility and Building Waste System Plan
Unit Construction and Package Unit Prints

Section II - Plumbing and Heating Symbols
Types of Symbols
List of Symbols

Appendix C BOM

Description
Preparation

Appendix D PIPE SIZES FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DESIGN

Appendix E DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS DESIGN PROCEDURES

Design Procedures
Dynamic Water Distribution System Design
PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING INTRODUCTORY COURSE (205 PAGE COURSE BOOK)

Chapter 1 Basic Plumbing
Chapter 2 Hydraulic Principles
Pascal's Law
Volume/Velocity
Chapter 3 Backflow
Backflow Responsibilities
Types of Backflow Preventers
Chapter 4 Pathogens
Hippocrates
Black Plague
Viral Diseases
Waterborne Diseases
Chapter 5 Plumbing Fittings
Plastic Pipe
Chapter 6 Plumbing Repairs
Toilets
Showers
Noises
Chapter 7 Drain & Vents
Chapter 8 Water Distribution
Rotary Valves
Types of Pipes
Distribution Fittings
Water Main Installation
PRACTICAL PLUMBING HANDBOOK (56 PAGE REFERENCE GUIDE)

The ABCs of Plumbing

Water Meters
Master Valves
Shutoffvalves
Water Pressure
Frozen Pipes
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Water Hammers
Leaks
Leaky Supply Tubing
Hot Water-Leaks from Valves
Low Pressure
High Pressure
Faucets

Preventive Maintenance

Aerators
Clothes Washers
Dishwashers
Hot Water Demand Recirculation Systems
PTessure Regulators
Refrigerators
Reverse Osmosis Units
Toilets: Tune-up Tips
Types of Toilets
Toilet Parts
Toilet Troubleshooting
Water Heaters
Water Softeners
Water Treatment Units
VALVES AND FITTINGS (307 PAGE COURSE BOOK)

Introduction
New EPA Rules
Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water
Lead Free Alterative
Composite Meters
Consumer Confidence Reports
Distribution System Water Quality
Water Quality Safeguards
System Layouts
Friction Loss
Water Meters
Distribution Pipes
Ductile Pipes
Joints and Fittings
Pipeline Disinfection
Water Main Installation
Leak Detection Methods
Plastic Water Main
Service Pipe Installation
Flushing Potable Water System
Types of Joints
Plastic Pipe Joints
Tightness Joints and Connections
Use of Joints
Plumbing Repairs
Distribution Troubleshooting
Municipal Pumps
Supply Works
Backflow Section
Cross-Connection Terms
Backsiphonage
Backpressure
Backflow Prevention Methods
Pressure Vacuum Breaker
Double Check
Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly
System Operation Section
Purpose of Valves
Valve Terms
Rotary Valve Section
Bellows Seal Valve
Ball Valve
Butterfly Valve
Valve Exercising
Fire Main Capacity
Valve Problems
Water Hammer
Actuators
Pressure Reducing Valve
Hydraulic Section
Datum Line
Atmospheric Pressure
Barometric Loop
Vacuum
Pressure and Force
Pascal’s Law
Bernoulli Theorem
Safety Review Section
LOTO
Confined Space
Entry Program
Other Hazards
Asbestos Awareness
Asbestos Acronyms
Asbestos Introduction
Asbestos Standard

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