Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 004 - Plumbers Brassware
Plumbers brassware is a popular product knowledge module. An examination of the related regulations and environmental issues leads into a detailed consideration of the variety of products available in this area, from basic taps to complete systems.
Please find below the list of topics covered within this module.
Plumbing Goods and the European Connections
- Metric and Imperial Measurements
- The Single European Market
- European Standards
Avoidance of Metal Contamination in Drinking Water
- The Nature of Water
- Water and its Effect on Metals
- Lead-Free Fittings and Solders
- Plastics in Plumbing
Taps
- Conventional Taps
- Ceramic Disc Type
- Jointing Pastes and Tapes
Identification of Plumbers Brassware
- Copper Pipework Fittings
- Capillary Fittings
- Compression Fittings
- Capillary or Compression Fitting
- Ordering Capillary and Compression Fittings
- Head Free Jointing of Copper Tubes
- Float-Operated Valves
Noises in Plumbing Systems
- High Velocity Flow
- Turbulence at Changes of Direction
- Mechanical Noises
- Water Hammer
Systems
- Domestic Cold Water Service
- Connections
- Cold Water Storage Cisterns
- Feed and Expansion Cisterns
- Cylinders