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Plumbing Materials & Tools

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P LU M B I N G M AT E R I A LS &

TOOLS
WHAT IS PLIMBING

• PLUMBING IN INDUSTRIAL ART REFERS TO THE USE OF PLUMBING


MATERIALS AND CONCEPTS IN CREATING INDUSTRIAL-THEMED
ARTWORK.
• THIS CAN INCLUDE THE USE OF PIPES, VALVES, FITTINGS, AND
OTHER PLUMBING ELEMENTS TO CREATE SCULPTURES,
FURNITURE, LIGHTING FIXTURES, AN OTHER DECORATIVE ITEMS.
PLUMING TOOLS
PIPES AND FITTINGS
THESE ARE THE MOST COMMON PLUMBING MATERIALS. THE
PIPES TRANSPORT THE WATER, AND THE FITTINGS ARE USE TO
CONNECT THE PIPES. THEY COME IN VARIOUS TYPES, INCLUDING
PVC, COPPER, PEX, AND MORE.
VALVES
VALVES ARE USED TO CONTROL THE FLOW OF WATER IN A
PLUMBING SYSTEM. THEY CAN BE USED TO SHUT OFF WATER IN
CERTAIN AREAS WITHOUT AFFECTING THE REST OF THE SYSTEM.
FIXTURES
FIXTURES INCLUDE THINGS LIKE FAUCETS, SHOWERS, TOILETS,
AND SINKS. THEY ARE THE END POINT IN A PLUMBING SYSTEM
WHERE THE WATER USED.
SEALANTS AND ADHESIVE
THESE ARE USED TO ENSURE THAT ALL CONNECTIONS IN A
PLUMBING SYSTEM ARE WATERTIGHT. THEY INCLUDE THINGS
LIKE PLUMBERS PUTTY, PIPE DOPE, AND TEFLON TAPE.
SUPPLY LINES
SUPPLY LINES ARE USED TO CONNECT A FIXTURES TO THE WATER
SOURCE. THEY ARE TYPICALLY MADE OF FLEXIBLE TUBING.
DRAIN AND DRAINAGE PIPES
THESE CARRY WASTE WATER AWAY FROM THE FIXTURES. THEY INCLUDE
THINGS LIKE SINK DRAINS, SHOWER DRAINS, AND TOILET FLANGES.
WATER HEATERS
THESE ARE USED TO HEAT WATER FOR USE IN THE HOME. THEY CAN BE
EITHER TANK LESS OR TRADITIONAL TANK-STYLE HEATERS.
TOOLS
VARIOUS TOOLS ARE NEEDED TO INSTALL AND REPAIR PLUMING
SYSTEMS. THESE INCLUDE PIPE CUTTER, WRENCHES, PLIERS, AND
MORE.
MOUNTAIN HARDWARE
THIS INCLUDES THE VARIOUS BRACKET, SCREWS, AND OTHER
HARDWARE USED TO SECURE THE PLUMBING SYSTEM IN PLACE.
TOOLS USE IN PLUMBING AND INSTALLATION
PIPE WRENCH
A PIPE WRENCH IS USED TO TIGHTEN AND LOOSEN THREADED PIPES
AND FITTINGS. IT PROVIDES A STRONG GRIP AND LEVERAGE FOR
TURNING PIPES SECURELY.
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
AN ADJUSTABLE WRENCH IS VERSATILE AND USED FOR VARIOUS
PLUMBING TASKS, SUCH AS TIGHTENING OR LOOSENING NUTS, BOLTS,
AND FITTINGS OF DIFFERENT SIZES.
PIPE CUTTER
THIS TOOL IS ESSENTIAL FOR CUTTING PIPES CLEANLY AND
ACCURATELY. IT IS COMMONLY USED FOR COPPER, PVC, AND STEEL
PIPES.
PLUMBERS TAPE
ALSO KNOWN AS TEFLON TAPE, IT IS USED TO CREATE A WATERTIGHT
SEAL ON THREADED PIPE JOINTS TO PREVENT LEAKS.
PLUNGER
A PLUNGER IS USED TO CLEAR CLOGGED DRAINS AND TOILETS BY
CREATING SUCTION PRESSURE TO DISLODGE BLOCKAGES.
HACKSAW
A HACKSAW IS USED FOR CUTTING THROUGH METAL PIPES, BRACKETS,
AND OTHER PLUMBING MATERIALS THAT ARE TOO THICK FOR A PIPE
CUTTER.
TUBING CUTTER
SIMILAR TO A PIPE CUTTER BUT DESIGNED FOR CUTTING FLEXIBLE
TUBING MATERIALS LIKE PEX, PVC, AND RUBBER HOSES.
PLUMBING SNAKE
ALSO KNOWN AS A DRAIN AUGER, IT IS USED TO CLEAR CLOGS IN
DRAINS AND PIPES THAT CANNOT BE REMOVED WITH A PLUNGER.
CAULKING GUN
USED FOR APPLYING SEALANT OR CAULK AROUND SINKS, TUBS, AND
SHOWERS TO PREVENT WATER LEAKS.
PLUMBING TORCH
A TORCH IS USED FOR SOLDERING COPPER PIPES AND FITTINGS
TOGETHER TO CREATE WATERTIGHT CONNECTIONS.
CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS
THESE PLIERS ARE ADJUSTABLE AND USED FOR GRIPPING AND TURNING
PIPES, FITTINGS, AND OTHER OBJECTS OF VARIOUS SIZES.
PIPE REAMER
THIS TOOL IS USED TO REMOVE BURRS AND SHARP EDGES FROM THE
INSIDE OF PIPES AFTER CUTTING, ENSURING A SMOOTH SURFACE FOR
PROPER FITTINGS.

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