How much do you know about plumbing?

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Think you know all there is to know about plumbing? Test your knowledge in our quiz!

Which of the following is regarded as a normal temperature setting for a home water heater? *

1 point

90 degrees F

120 degrees F

160 degrees F

180 degrees F

What degree of pressure is required to ensure smooth drainage? *

1 point

Low pressure

High pressure

No pressure is required

What can a wax ring accomplish? *

1 point

It connects to a hot water heater

It helps secure pipes

It seals in bacteria from sewage

It has no purpose in plumbing

What happens when you 'sweat a pipe'? *

1 point

You run water through the pipes to ensure there are no leaks

You run cold water through the pipes, causing condensation

You use soldering to join copper pipes together

In a modern efficient drainage system, is a sink trap really necessary? *

1 point

Only when pipes of three inches or less are used

Yes, they are essential

They are only required when there is no sink filter

What is another name for cross-linked polyethylene, a cheap alternative to copper piping? *

1 point

PEZ

DEX

REZ

PEX

What is the main benefit of a tankless water heater? *

1 point

It's small

It lasts longer than a traditional water heater

It's cheap

It only heats water when you need it

Why would a plumber use a propane torch? *

1 point

To thaw frozen pipes

To burn leftover materials

To solder copper pipes

A plumber wouldn't use a propane torch

If you want to stop the flow of water to your washing machine, what tool should you use? *

1 point

Check valve

Shut-off valve

Wye strainer

Power button

Can you identify which of these is NOT a plumbing fixture? *

1 point

Kitchen sink

Bathtub

Septic Tank

Drinking Fountain

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