23 Best Plumbing Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

F.Brian
Answered: Jan 19, 2018

A vacuum is a device that people use in their home to get their floors clean especially carpet. When you vacuum something up, you are sucking up the debris into the vacuum. However, the term...Read More

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What is the minimum size of trap and waste branch for a bidet?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Aug 23, 2018

The minimum size of the trap and waste branch for a bidet is 2 diameter. It allows sufficient movement and space for adequate function, while not taking up too much space for itself. A bidet is a...Read More

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What is the diameter of a lavatory tailpiece?

C. Bernthal, Teacher
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

The traditional lavatory tailpiece has a diameter of 1-1/4 inches while modern sinks have tailpieces with diameters of 1-1/2 inches. The lavatory tailpiece securely connects your sink to the...Read More

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Which of the coupling, caulking, nipple, or tread is used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned?

Ronnie baluma, Marksman
Answered: Jan 14, 2020

I think its caulking. I had encountered this before because my friend is a plumber and he teaches me a lot all about plumbing problems....Read More

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Which valve permits a liquid or gas to flow in one direction?

T. ADAMS, Senior Executive
Answered: Jun 13, 2019

The correct answer to this question is Float valve. These valves are heavy duty. They used in many industries, including commercial, agricultural, and industrial. In these industries, they are...Read More

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What is the principle of governing the size of pipes in designing plumbing systems?

Kubo
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

B. The bigger the pipes diameter, the lesser the pressure; the smaller the pipes diameter , the greater the pressure is.

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Which trap assembly is used when the drain is centered under one bowl of the kitchen sink?

John Adney
Answered: Dec 14, 2016

One bowl -would not require a e/o or c/o

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What will be the supply cylinder weight after the system has been charged?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

23 lb. 6 oz

24 lb. 12 oz. - 22 oz (1 lb. 6 oz.) = 23 lb. 6 oz.

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What is the name of this model?

M. Kennedy, Web Content Writer
Answered: May 07, 2019

The correct answer to this question is SIPHON-JET. A siphon jet is a pocket which is molded. It appears in front of the toilet and holds extra water. It will keep this water until the toilet is...Read More

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How much Plumbing Service Cost?

Bruno Zach, Bruno
Answered: Sep 20, 2019

Hello there, Well its depend on the damage they are fixing. If the damage is small in that part the fee will be small. But if the damage is big and hard to fix in that part the cost will be big...Read More

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What is the maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at the trap arm?

C. Block, English Professor
Answered: Apr 19, 2019

The trap seal is also referred to as the sink trap. This is something that can commonly be found in sinks. The shape of the seal is ideal so that it will be able to retain a certain amount of...Read More

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How to fix a clogged drainage?

Ninyominisa
Answered: Sep 20, 2019

Clogged drains are the result of a foreign object (or debris) getting stuck in a drainpipe, or built-up residue that makes it impassable. Now, the challenge is how to unclog a drain with standing...Read More

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What kind of joint is used on copper tubes when making a joint?

Grazelmarcos
Answered: Apr 16, 2024

Soldered joint

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How much does it cost to become a plumber?

Barth Marie, Blogger
Answered: Oct 12, 2020

I’m afraid there is no real answer to your question — not one that I could find anyway. It looks like no one has conducted a nation-wide survey on the average cost of plumbing...Read More

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