Plumbing

By: Kelsea, Kayla and Amber

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monkey
wrench or gas
grips is an
adjustable wrench,
a later American
development of
eighteenth-century
English
coach wrenches.

Monkey wrench

basin wrench,
sometimes called a
sink wrench, is a
plumbing tool that is
used to turn
fasteners in confined
spaces that would be
difficult or impossible
to reach using a
plumber wrench

Basin wrench

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adjustable
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a wrench with a "jaw"
of width, allowing it to
be used with different
sizes of fastener head
(nut, bolt, etc.) rather
than just one fastener,
as with a conventional
fixed spanner.

Adjustable Wrench

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pliers,
Mole grips (Mole
wrench) or ViseGrips
are pliers that can
be locked into
position, using an
over-center action.

Locking pliers

tool for making

circular holes,
consisting of a
metal cylinder with
a toothed edge.

Hole Saw

hand tool for turnin

g a screw
, consisting of
a handle attached to
a long, narrow shank,
usually of metal, whic
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out to a tip that fits i
nto the slotted head
of a screw.

Screw Drivers

projecting flat
rim, collar, or rib on
an object, serving
to strengthen or
attach or (on a
wheel) to maintain
position on a rail.

Flange

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(formerly 480)
sheets of paper.
a large quantity of
something, typically
paper or writing on
paper.

Ream

denoting

wood
containing knots or
other growths that
show a pattern of
dense swirls in the
grain when sawn,
used for veneers
and other
decorative
woodwork

Burrs

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modern plumbing, a drain-wastevent (or DWV) is part of a system

that removes sewage and grey
water from a building and regulates
air pressure in the waste-system
pipes, facilitating flow. Waste is
produced at fixtures such as toilets,
sinks and showers, and exits the
fixtures through a trap, a dipped
section of pipe that always contains
water.

DWV

Cast iron: Commonly

used before 1960 for the
vertical drain, vent stacks,
and sometimes the
horizontal drain lines.
Cast iron is durable, but
can rust over time. Call a
professional plumber to
replace rusted sections
with plastic (PVC or ABS)
and the correct transition
fittings.

Plastic Pipes

Plastic:

Plastic pipe
comes as either ABS
(acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene) or PVC
(polyvinyl-chloride).
Most homes since mid1970 have plastic pipes
and fittings because its
inexpensive and easy to
use. Simply glue the
joints using a primer
and liquid cement.

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black pipe was the first plastic pipe to

be used in residential plumbing. Today,
many areas dont allow ABS in new
construction because joints can come
loose. Check with your local plumbing
inspector if you want to use ABS.

ABS

It

traps debris that has drained from the

sink and prevents it from forming a clog
deep within the plumbing system, and to
stops sewer gases from passing into the
home. P-traps can be made from PVC pipe
or steel, the latter is often used for
exposed plumbing as it looks more
attractive.

P-Trap

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How to install a toilet

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the old flange around the drain opening with a new one.
Fit a new wax ring around the bottom of the toilet bowl, just around its
drainage hole.
Ensure flange is tight to floor.
Lift and place the toilet bowl over the anchor bolts protruding from the floor.
Once the anchor bolts fit snugly inside the floor bolt openings, rock the bowl
from side to side in order to create a seal on the toilet drainage hole.
Insert the bolts through the tank and base, then tighten lightly by hand.
Insert shims or other spacers underneath the toilet to make it level.
Tighten the floor bolts gradually with an adjustable wrench until secure.
Install the decorative caps over the floor bolts.
Carefully fit the basin over the bowl, making sure the basin bolts fit inside
the bowl.
Reconnect the water line and turn on the water supply.
Caulk around the base of the toilet to ensure a good seal.

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How to install a sink

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the necessary tools for the job.

Turn off the water supply valves.
Remove the old sink, if necessary.
Measure the new sink to make sure it fits the space.
Put the sink in place and caulk it.
Secure the sink with clips.
Install the faucet.
Install the tailpiece and drain kit.
Make sure the water lines match the new fixture.
Connect the water supply lines.
Connect the pop-up.
Seal your connections with silicone caulk.
Turn on the water and check for leaks.

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