SPLBE – MASTER PLUMBER 2015 15.

A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or other

liquids
1. Which of the following types of fixtures can be served by a CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
combination waste and vent system?
Sinks 16. The best solder for brazing/soldering joints
95-5 tin antimony

2. Increasing vents by one pipe size will: 17. The most common type of PVC and steel type based on their wall
allow vents of longer lengths thickness is rated as.
schedule 40
3. _____________ may be used either for the collection of water 18. Flux can only be used in brazing process when
without consideration of pressure, or for storing water under air Brazing copper to brass
pressure or under a static head for future distribution by pneumatic
or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I., reinforced concrete, 19. Plumbing pipe color coded in Aqua-Blue stripe or band is
stainless steel or plain steel. identified as
CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK potable water pipe
4. How much is the plumbing permit fee for one lavatory in excess of 20. Water for domestic use comes from these source except
the one unit minimum sea water
required? Follow the National Building Code.
A. 6.00 21. A male adapter is
B. 4.00 external thread
C. 2.00
D. 1.00 22. Every exposed trap must
be self-cleaning
5. A valve known as a stop is a:
A. full port valve 23. What do you call this valve installed at the solution line of a
B. restrictive port design pump to prevent the loss of prime of the pump?
C. non directional valve foot valve
D. rising stem design
24. Turbidity may be associated with what characteristic of water?
6. A kind of plastic pipe which has excellent chemical, crush and fire physical
resistance, high impact and tensile strength and is nontoxic; used for
hot and cold water applications. 25. The effective thread length of a 3/4" diameter screwed steel pipe
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride is.
A. 1 1/4" long
7. A 4” diameter stainless steel pipe is 26.5 m (86.9 feet) in length B. 1/2" long
and requires hangers to be placed at 1.6 m (5.25 feet) intervals. How C. 1" long
many hangers are required to support the pipe with hangers at both D. 3/4" long
ends of the run?
16 26. Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is
the most critical utility requirement, and also known as a "Universal
8. What will be the result when a 4" pipe will be reduced in size in Solvent"
the direction of flow? Water
This could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point
27. Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and
9. This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be water purification, which can cause corrosion of non-ferrous pipes
pumped away from a particular area. A pump used to remove water and Rusting & clogging of steel pipes, which is the best solution for
that has accumulated in a water collecting sump pit, this problem?
SUMP PUMP Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to
achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate
10. What procedure is used to determine if additional PPE is
required for a specific task on a jobsite? 28. In back to back fixture connection, the following maybe used
Complete a hazard assessment. except ____.
double tapped tee
11. Advantage of Using Rain water is?
Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot water supply system 29. When silt and dirt is removed from water, the process is called
filtration
12. The valve for controlling two or more outlet in a cold water
supply line maybe a: 30. The minimum quantity for flushing urinal
A. Rising stem gate valve 2 gallons
B. Heavy duty globe valve
C. Ground key valve 31. To complete a PEX, PEX connection, the fitting is inserted into the
D. Non-rising stem globe valve PEX tubing and
crimped
13. Cast Iron piping 10 ft in lengths installed horizontally, shall be
supported at intervals not more 32. An operating gate valve
than. A. uses a rubber washer
10 ft B. uses a lever handle
C. makes it acceptable for gas
14. A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6 cu. meters of D. none of the above are correct
cold water daily with peak demand. What is the maximum hot water
probable hourly demand? 33. A tapered pipe thread used in the plumbing industry complies
(3600÷24hrs= 150L/h x 80% DF = 120L/h) with
national pipe thread standards
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34. These are dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters
(100 ft) deep. The diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is
lined with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
DUG WELLS

35. What is the best fixture for a public comfort room?

flushometer

36. What would happen if there were no air supply from the vent on
the roof?
Waste water would not flow out.

37. What would be the result of a partially plugged bypass orifice in

a flushometer?
Long flush cycle. 50. The abbreviation NPS refers to:
pipe size (Nominal Pipe Size)
38. Six equally spaced lav’s are to be installed along a wall that is 530
cm long and will be vented with dual vents. Determine the center to 51. When installing glass piping; if one end needs to be field cut, the
center distance between vents if the fixtures are each 51 cm wide. ends should be joined
(1 vent serving 2 lavs, 6 lavs = 3 vents. 530/3=177) bead to plain

39. On a private domestic water system, what would the usual cut-in 52. A material not listed in the code for use in water piping is?
and cut-out pressures be set at? aluminum
207 kPa and 345 kPa / 30 psi and 50 psi
53. Which one of these fixtures has the highest fixture unit rating?
40. What is the common type of water distribution system? This Water closet
method is dependent on the pressure provided by the water main &
involves a minimum and type of components such as overhead tank 54. The most common and widely used gate valve?
& pressure tank. Solid Wedge
upfeed & gravity distribution system

41. What is the principal function of the expansion tank in a hot

water system?
It allows the volume of the water in the system to change to
maintain working pressure.

42. What is the length of pipe to be removed when cutting out a

section of an existing cast iron building drain to insert an MJ wye?
1/4 to 1/2 in. longer than the wye.

43. How is ABS pipe cut?

Square to provide full joining surface.

44. What is required when installing long, straight horizontal or 55. An air conditioner that discharges 0.05 L/s of condensate into a
vertical runs of copper domestic hot water piping? floor drain, would equate to how many fixture units?
Expansion joints 2 (1 FU = 0.025 L/s)

45. What determines the minimum size of the suction pipe of a well 56. Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing
pump? foundation in the vicinity. It makes use of a suction pump above,
Size of the inlet opening of the pump while casing acts as the pump riser.
JETTED WELL
46. Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not
included 57. When using a Hilti powder actuated fastening tool, the device
Hydration fails to fire when the trigger is pulled. The first thing you should do
is?
47. The other physical properties of water is ability to climb up a keep the tool in position and wait 30 seconds
surface against the pull of gravity
CAPILLARITY 58. A sewer ditch is to be 148 feet long, the pipe is to be installed
with a 2% grade. What would
48. A toilet seat used in a public washroom must be the total amount of fall be?
elongated type 35-1/2 in.
(2%=×/148*12" × = 35.52")
49. A vent pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a
vent stack to prevent pressure changes in the stacks is a: 59. The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches used by plumbers
yoke vent today
18" and 24"

60. Copper pipes are sized..

1/8 bigger than their inside diameter

61. Expiration of plumbing permit if suspended or abandoned for

period of..
120 days (4 months)

62. A 4” cast iron pipe with 1” insulation is to pass through a wall.

How large a diameter hole is required to be cut?
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6.5” Stack
(pipe diameter+thickness+insulation)—0.75 inch thickness
66. Flowing stream of water has the tendency to purify itself. Which
63. What is the smallest plumbing fixture used as the basis in term is not applicable in purification?
determining the fixture unit value? Dilution
lavatory or wash basin
Sedimentation - the process of settling or being deposited as a
64. A _______ is used to connect with galvanized pipe. sediment.
coupling
Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface
A coupling (or coupler) (used in piping or plumbing) is a very short enters the soil.
length of pipe or tube, with a socket at one or both ends that allows
two pipes or tubes to be joined, welded (steel), brazed or soldered Dilution is the process of decreasing the concentration of a solute in
(copper, brass etc.) together. a solution, usually simply by mixing with more solvent like adding
more water to a solution.

Aeration is the process by which air is circulated through, mixed with

or dissolved in a liquid or substance.

67. In a modern efficient drainage system, is a sink trap really

necessary?
It is essential

68. A_________ is an artificial rod installed in a water heater to

Pipe nipple is a length of straight pipe with male threads on both
protect tank from corrosion.
ends. It is one of the most popular category of pipe fittings. It is a
anode rod
connector or a coupling threaded on both ends. Pipe nipples are
used to allow plumbing to be connected to a water heater or other
The dip tube is a plastic pipe that travels from the cold water inlet
plumbing. They are used to fit straight end hose or pipe. A
down to the bottom of the tank. The purpose of the dip tub is to
combination of pipe nipples are recommended for low-pressure
deposit the cold water coming in to the tank at the bottom, where it
discharge and suction service for various compatible liquids and not
is heated. As the water is heated it rises to the top where it exits the
for compressible products like air, nitrogen or steam.
tank through the hot water outlet.

Dielectric unions are used to join pipes made from dissimilar metals 69. What is a bridge in a plumbing system?
to avoid electrolysis, which leads to corrosion and pipe failure. meeting point of the two subsystems
This union is made from galvanized steel and lead-free brass.
Plumbing codes in all states require the use of dielectric 70. For a wall-hung urinal must be at least (from wall to urinal
unions when connecting dissimilar metals. center)
12 inches

71. What force would be exerted on the gate of a closed 6” gate

valve if the water pressure acting on it measured 46 Psig?
1300

(F= Pressure x Area......F = (46lb/in^2) x (3.1416 x 3 x 3) = 1300.622

lb)

72. What is the allowable distance between the trap arm and the
vent if the fixture has a trap arm diameter of 32 mm?
0.76 m
Push-fit connector
73. The maximum spacing of horizontal hanger for 1/2inch cpvc
piping is
3 feet

74. What degree of pressure is required to ensure smooth drainage?

not a matter of pressure

75. _______ means that portion of a drain system that consists of a

series of pipes that transport water from one area to another
without providing detention.
65. ______ means a drain pipe serving as a receptor for the
Conveyance system
discharge wastes from indirect or local waste piping.

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When drinking water piping connects to various plumbing fixtures or through it in only one direction. Check valves are two-port valves,
water utilizing equipment a cross-connection is created. If meaning they have two openings in the body, one for fluid to enter
improperly protected, contamination can result when and the other for fluid to leave.
a backflow event occurs; allowing contaminates to reverse flow from
the fixture/equipment back into the drinking water piping.

76. What is the color marking of copper tube for medical purposes?
Blue and Green

77. Are there major differences between sewer and septic systems in
your home?
They are very similar

78. What will be the best kind of pipe for underground drains within
the building?
cast iron pipe

79. A 4” cast iron pipe with 1” insulation is to pass through a wall. gate valve - it is a linear motion valve used to start or stop fluid flow.
How large a diameter hole is required to be cut? In service, these valves are either in fully open or fully closed
6.5” position. When the gate valve is fully open, the disk of a gate valve is
(pipe diameter+thickness+insulation)—0.75 inch thickness completely removed from the flow. Typically for on/off control
rather than flow regulation. Because of their ability to cut through
80. A common heat source for indirect water heater liquids, gate valves are often used in the petroleum industry.
Oil
A gate valve can be defined as a type of valve that used a gate or
81. Which does not apply to the plumbing system? wedge type disk and the disk moves perpendicular to flow to start or
Smoke tight stop the fluid flow in piping.

82. What is that valve recommended for installation that call for
throttling (flow regulation)? A gate valve is the most common type of valve that used in any
globe valve process plant. It is a linear motion valve used to start or stop fluid
flow. In service, these valves are either in fully open or fully closed
A globe valve, different from ball valve, is a type of valve used for position. When the gate valve is fully open, the disk of a gate valve is
regulating flow in a pipeline, consisting of a movable disk-type completely removed from the flow. Therefore virtually no resistance
element and a stationary ring seat in a generally spherical body. to flow. Due to this very little pressure drops when fluid passes
through a gate valve.

To achieve proper sealing, when the valve is fully closed, 360°

surface contact is required between disk and seats.

Gate valves should not be used for regulation or throttling of flow

because accurate control is not possible. The high velocity of the
flow in the partially open valve may cause erosion of the disc and
seating surfaces and also creates vibration and noise.

A gate valve should always be either fully open or fully closed. The
main difference is in the form of the inner elements and the form of
the flow inside the valves. In addition, the gate valve may have a
rising or non rising stem while the globe valve is typically a rising
stem design.

A ball valve is a form of quarter-turn valve which uses a hollow,

perforated and pivoting ball to control flow through it. It is open
when the ball's hole is in line with the flow and closed when it is A manually operated valve with its outlet opening oriented at right
pivoted 90-degrees by the valve handle. angles to its inlet opening; used for regulating the flow of a fluid in a
pipe.

A check valve, clack valve, non-return valve, reflux valve, retention

valve or one-way valve is a valve that normally allows fluid to flow
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83. The drainage system in the building should be designed, A vacuum breaker is an attachment commonly placed on a bibcock
constructed and maintained as to guard against fouling, deposits of valve or toilet or urinal flush valve, that prevents water from being
solids and clogging. What feature should be provided to make the siphoned backward into the public drinking water system. This
maintenance efficient and effective? prevents contamination should the public drinking water system's
adequate cleanouts pressure drop.

84. What are the most common causes of sink blockages?

grease and hair

85. Which of the fixture need to be provided with individual vent to

avoid the transmittal or surge effect to other fixture trap connected
to a branch drain.
bathtub

86. A man weighing 70 kg jumps on a raft with an area of 4 sq. meter

that is floating on a fresh water lake. Find the rise of the raft.
1.75 cm A thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a valve that blends hot water
with cold water to ensure constant, safe shower and bath outlet
(X = [(70kg*9.81m/s^2 ) /( 9810N/m^3 * 4m^2 )]*100) temperatures, preventing scalding.

87. Upon completion of the plumbing installation and before ____

approval is given, the plumbing inspector shall inspect the work.
Final

88. How many eight bends (1/8 bend) are required to make a 45
deg. turn?
360 / 8 = 45

89. What is the color of PPR (polypropylene random copolymer)

It depends on the manufacturer

90. The plumber shall have present the proper _____ for making the 95. ______ means the portion of a pipe that is enlarged to receive
tests, and shall furnish such assistance as may be necessary in the end of another pipe of the same diameter for the purpose of
making the inspection. making a joint.
Apparatus Bell / hub

91. means a type of stationary holding tank used to collect and hold 96. This is used for basement or underground public restroom
wastewater discharges generated by an individual camping trailer or wherein a vent stack may not be possible to extend 3 meters above
recreational vehicle. the ground, as it may constitute a hazard and is unsightly.
a. Campsite receptor Utility Vent
b. Catch basin
c. Camping unit transfer container Relief vent. A branch from the vent stack, connected to a horizontal
d. None of the above *latrine branch between the first fixture branch and the soil or waste stack,
whose primary function is to provide for circulation of air between
92. ______ means a type of sewage pump which macerates (softens) the vent stack and the soil or waste stack.
wastewater consisting in part of sewage.
Sewage grinder pump

Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the

raw sewage into a slurry before passing it through the discharge line

Typically, in residential applications, sewage (including soft solids up

to 2" in diameter) is pumped from a sewage basin to a sewer system
or a septic tank. A sewage pump is installed at the lowest point of
the sewage basin. The basin itself is placed at or below the floor
level of the basement.
A loop vent is a type of drain designed to be used in areas where
traditional piping isn't feasible
Effluent pumps are used when the water being pumped may contain A loop vent is a way of venting the trap installed in an island sink.
solids up to 3/4” in diameter. Typical examples are mound-type Since all drains need to be ventilated to allow for sewer gas to
septic systems, elevated septic system drain fields, laundry discharge escape instead of building in the pipe. The loop vent allows gas to
and sump or grey water removal. flow up the pipe as the water flows down the pipe. The loop creates
a vacuum that pulls gas away from the water as water runs on the
A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated other side. a loop vent allows this to happen without needing a flat
in a water-collecting sump basin, commonly found in the basements vent.
of homes

93. Which of the following is considered to be the best method for

connecting an indirect waste to a sanitary drainage system?
Air break

94. ______ means a device supplied with hot or cold water, or both,
and located adjacent to a water closet or clinical sink to be used for
cleansing bedpans.
Bedpan washer hose

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97. _____ means the accumulated floating solids generated during
the biological, physical or chemical treatment, coagulation or
sedimentation of wastewater.
Scum

Sludge is a semi-solid slurry that can be produced from a range of

industrial processes, from water treatment, wastewater treatment or
on-site sanitation systems. 112. This is the term for a decorative metal trim shield
or flange located underneath a faucet handle. It covers
98. The plumbing code is used to: the hole in the wall or fixture as well as the faucet
explain why plumbing installations may vary stem.
Escutcheon
99. HWT is a common abbreviation for a:
Water heater

100. When flow controls are installed on gas piping, they_________.

Must be accessible

101. _____ means an excavation which receives

domestic wastewater by means of a drain system
113. Gray water that enters a collection reservoir must
without pretreatment of the wastewater and retains
be_________.
the organic matter and solids permitting the liquids to
Filtered
seep from the excavation.
Cesspool
114. A pressure gauge on a non-pressurized holding
tank reads 24.3 Kpa. Find out how many meters of
102. A ____ inspection shall be made when the plumbing
water are in the tank.
system is roughed−in and before fixtures are set.
2.48 m
Final
(24.3kpa/9.81=depth)
103. _____ means a water closet, lavatory and a bathtub 115. What device prevents gas from entering a
or shower located together on the same floor level. building?
Three-quarter bath P-Trap

104. _____ means a method of venting 2 to 8 traps or Plumbing codes require anti-siphon valves on irrigation
trapped fixtures without providing an individual vent systems and outdoor faucets to protect municipal drinking
for each trap or fixture. water. An anti-siphon valve normalizes the pressure inside
Circuit vent the pipes when you turn off the water to prevent it from flowing
backward.
105. Gray water is a type of waste water that comes
from:
Sinks, showers, and bathtubs

106. What is that term with reference to the load

producing effect on the plumbing system for different
kind of plumbing fixtures?
Fixture unit

107. ______ means a pipe or channel outside a building

which conveys storm water from the roof or gutter
116. Polybutylene piping should never come into
drains to a storm drain, storm sewer or to grade.
contact with the following:
Leader
Petroleum based materials
108. How can you get to know the drainage system
117. According to code, the drainage system or any
better?
part thereof shall NOT be covered until:
Examine the pipes under your house or in the
it has been approved
basement.
118. Size of manhole in a se
109. What is the depth of the building sewer when
ptic tank.
installed?
508
0.3 m
119. The required elevation of inlet pipe to the outlet
110. Water heaters, hose bibs, sill cocks are normally
pipe in a septic tank.
protected from backflow with________.
a. 1/2 the dia. Of the pipe
vacuum breaker
b. Whole dia. Of a pipe
c. 51 mm (Nearest Answer rather than letter a)
111. _____ means an accessible opening in a drain
d. None of these
system used for the removal of obstructions.
Cleanout
120. The jelly like substance being formed in the
process of coagulation (thickening)?
Plumbing auger A plumber's snake or drain snake is a
alum
slender, flexible auger used to dislodge clogs in plumbing.
The plumber's snake is often reserved for difficult clogs that
121. Best location to put soil pipes?
cannot be loosened with a plunger. It is also sometimes called
Pipe chase
a toilet jack.
A pipe chase is a vertical space enclosed by a chase, or false
wall, for the purpose of hiding pipes. A properly installed pipe

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chase can run from the basement to the roof to Thirty years old (30)
hide plumbing.
133. What is the minimum allowed uniform gauge
pressure in the piping system if an air test shall be
made?
34.5 kPa

134. A method of purifying water wherein particles of

matters that are suspended in the water are allowed to
stay in a container so that they will settle in the
bottom, then drawing the water out, leaving these
matters in the container.
122. How does the safety feature of a service hot water sedimentation
system work?
Automatically Reverse osmosis is a water purification technology that uses a
partially permeable membrane to remove ions, unwanted
123. In a solvent-cemented plastic piping system, most molecules and larger particles from drinking water.
leaking joints are caused by a worker’s failure to:
Deburr the inside of the pipe In the normal osmosis process, the solvent naturally moves
from an area of low solute concentration (high water potential),
through a membrane, to an area of high solute concentration
(low water potential).
135. Who was the President of the Republic of the
Philippines who signed the "Plumbing Law of the
Philippines"?
Ramon Magsaysay

136. What delivers water under pressure?

Centrifugal pump

A sewage ejector pump, also called a pump-up ejector

system, is used when a bathroom, laundry room or any other
Debur - neaten and smooth the rough edges or ridges of (an type of plumbing fixture is located below the level of the main
object, typically one made of metal). sewer or septic line flowing from the house. ... The wastewater
is then pumped out of the basin and up to the level of the
124. The top cover and the manhole of a septic tank sewer or septic line.
usually extended above the surface of the ground to
overcome surface water infiltration The ejector pump handles the wastewater from your
5 cm basement, including sewage from any basement bathroom.
While a sump pump has a simple drain pipe to expel the
125. Fitting at the end of water service pipe? water to the outside, an ejector pump is connected directly to
cap your sewer or septic line and also has a vent pipe to manage
the removal of sewer gases.
126. How many units do the controversial article
3.2.2.2. Of PD 1096 (National Building Code) otherwise
known as the national building code limits the practice 137. According to the fire code of the Philippines what
of master plumber? is the required slope of all horizontal runs of dry
20 standpipes (hydrants) system for purpose of drawing?
20%
127. Who is empowered to administer the provision of
R.A. 1378? 138. Full bath = a bathroom with a toilet,a lavatory, a
Administrative Authority tub and a shower
Three Quarters bath = a toilet, a lavatory and a shower
128. In order to accomplish the plumbing work rapidly Half Bath = Toilet and lavatory only - no tub or shower
as possible, to whom shall the plumbing engineer
coordinate and cooperate? 139. Globe valve for steam and hot water?
Composition
129. Hardness is another problem for water distribution
because of Presence of magnesium and calcium salts, The main difference between these two types is the way they
which can cause Clogging of pipes Impaired laundry close. A globe valveuses a plug (stem) that closes against the
and flow, and a ball valve has a gate (ball) that closes across the
cooking, which is the best solution for this? flow. Globe valves are good for regulating flow, whereas ball
Boiling valves are better for on/off control without pressure drop.

130. Which of the following is prohibited fixture inside Angle valves are typically installed at the water intake
public toilet room? of plumbing fixtures or appliances. Angle valves could fail
drinking fountain when high pressure is detected on the line. They are used to
shut off water.
The definition of a slop sink is a sink specifically designed for
messy and dirty tasks. An example of a slop sink is
a sink installed in a barn for washing off muddy, dirty boots or
tools.

131. Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping

through ____ and ____ walls.
concrete, masonry

132. What is the minimum age requirement for an

appointee to become a member of the Board of Master
Plumbers?
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140. Which of the following is an impairment of the
quality of potable water which creates a hazard to
public health through poisoning or the spread of
disease?
Contamination

141. What feature in water supply is NOT advisable to

plumbing fixtures, devices and opportunities?
Bacterial quality

142. The tailpiece for a lavatory shall not be less than

____.
1-1/4 inch (32 mm)

151. The minimum trap of a bidet?

1 1/2" (40 mm)

152. What fitting is needed in a clean-out if the pipe size

is 6" diameter?
Reducer

153. Acidity is one of the most problems in water

distribution and water purification, which can cause
corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting & clogging
of steel pipes, which is the best solution for this
problem?
143. Three-inch horizontal drainage piping shall be run Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or
in practical alignment and at a uniform slope of not limestone to achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium
less than ____. silicate.)
1/4 inch per foot
154. Plays an important part in the plumbing system,
144. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not providing this is the most critical 0utility requirement,
allowed in columns. Which is NOT the reason? and also known as a "Universal Solvent"
A. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars Water
B. The size of the columns will be larger
C. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected 155. This is a portion of the rain water which has
D. The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete percolated into the earth to form underground deposits
Aquifers
145. A method of installation not allowed in a lateral to
avoid pressure and retardation of flow of waste water 156. These are dug with earth augers are usually less
causing deposition of solid is than 30 meters (100 ft) deep. The diameter ranges
Sharp curve from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with metal,
vitrified tile or concrete.
146. What is a "powder room"? BORED WELLS
half bath

147. Copper tube permitted for underground water Types of wells1

distribution. There are three types of private drinking water wells.
type K soft  Dug/Bored wells are holes in the ground dug
by shovel or backhoe. They are lined (cased) with
stones, brick, tile, or other material to prevent collapse.
148. What do you mean by "zero Ph”?
Dug wells have a large diameter, are shallow
acid
(approximately 10 to 30 feet deep) and are not cased
continuously.
pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. The range goes
from 0 - 14, with 7 being neutral. pHs of less than 7
indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a  Driven wells are constructed by driving pipe
base. pH is really a measure of the relative amount of free into the ground. Driven wells are cased continuously
hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the water. and shallow (approximately 30 to 50 feet deep).
Though driven wells are cased, they can be
pH 7 – neutral contaminated easily because they draw water from
aquifers near the surface. These wells draw water from
149. What is the minimum height of raised letters on an aquifers near the surface.
iron or bronze sign that will read "Connection to Dry
Standpipe"?  Drilled wells are constructed by percussion or
25 mm (1 in) rotary-drilling machines. Drilled wells can be
thousands of feet deep and require the installation of
150. The discharge from a sump pump shall have the casing. Drilled wells have a lower risk of contamination
following fittings installed in order, in the direction of due to their depth and use of continuous casing.
flow:
union, check valve, shut-off valve
157. The other physical properties of water is ability to
climb up a surface against the pull of gravity
Shut off valves are designed to control the flow of fluid within
CAPILLARITY
the system. AVI offers shut off valves for use in water, oil,
pneumatic, fuel, and hydraulic systems. These valves are
typically either ball or poppet style. 158. Raw water is made to pass on pipes of tiny sieves
(strainers) and exposed to air of fine mist to purify it.
Aeration

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159. Pump having a plunger that move back and forth
within a cylinder equipped with check valves. The
cylinder is best located near or below the ground level.
RECIPROCATING PUMP

A centrifugal pump is a mechanical device designed to move

a fluid by means of the transfer of rotational energy from one or
more driven rotors, called impellers. Fluid enters the rapidly
rotating impeller along its axis and is cast out
by centrifugal force along its circumference through the
impeller's vane tips.

Turbine pump - A specialized centrifugal pumps designed to

move water from a well or reservoir that is deep underground.
Also known a deep well turbine pump or a lineshaftturbine
pump, it is one of two main types of turbine pumps. The two
main types ofturbine pumps are vertical turbine pumps and
submersible turbine pumps.

Vertical turbine pump [deep well turbine pump]

is vertical axis centrifugal or mixed flow
type pump comprising of stages which accommodate rotating
impellers and stationary bowls possessing guide vanes.
These pumps are used where thepumping water level is
below the limits of Volute centrifugal pump.

The main advantage of Centrifugal pumps is that they are

frequently used for large discharge through smaller heads,
while a Submersible pump prevents pumpcavitations, which
occur due to a high elevation difference between pump and
the fluid surface

160. Properties of water, that can dissolved everything,

Known as the “Universal Solvent”
DISSOLVING ABILITY

161. Physical process in which the sediment particles

collide with each other and stick together.
FLOCCULATION

COAGULATION – blood clotting

162.

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