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==1. Make a diagram showing the plumbing system of a four-room house which includes fixtures for the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry.== | ==1. Make a diagram showing the plumbing system of a four-room house which includes fixtures for the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry.== | ||
==2. Submit two pieces of iron pipe that you have threaded and connected with proper fitting.== | ==2. Submit two pieces of iron pipe that you have threaded and connected with proper fitting.== | ||
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| + | Insert the correct size die into the die stock. Slide the die stock over the pipe and apply pressure with one hand. With the other hand, turn the stock handle slowly clockwise until the die has taken a bite on the pipe. Apply cutting oil to the die as the stock handle is given one complete clockwise turn and backed off a quarter turn. Repeat this action until 1/4 inch of the pipe is beyond the die stock. The pipe is now threaded properly. Turn the handle in a counterclockwise direction to remove the pipe. | ||
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==3. Submit a repaired plastic (PVC), iron, or copper pipe, and tell how to repair all three.== | ==3. Submit a repaired plastic (PVC), iron, or copper pipe, and tell how to repair all three.== | ||
==4. Demonstrate ability to repair a leaky sink faucet and replace or repair toilet flush mechanisms.== | ==4. Demonstrate ability to repair a leaky sink faucet and replace or repair toilet flush mechanisms.== | ||
Revision as of 20:29, 20 September 2006
1. Make a diagram showing the plumbing system of a four-room house which includes fixtures for the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry.
2. Submit two pieces of iron pipe that you have threaded and connected with proper fitting.
Insert the correct size die into the die stock. Slide the die stock over the pipe and apply pressure with one hand. With the other hand, turn the stock handle slowly clockwise until the die has taken a bite on the pipe. Apply cutting oil to the die as the stock handle is given one complete clockwise turn and backed off a quarter turn. Repeat this action until 1/4 inch of the pipe is beyond the die stock. The pipe is now threaded properly. Turn the handle in a counterclockwise direction to remove the pipe.
