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Nov 21, 2024
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PLU 110 - Plumbing Fundamentals
8 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 45
Total Lab Hours: 150
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the mechanics of plumbing including the design, installation, and maintenance of drain, waste, and vent systems in buildings. Methods of measuring, cutting, and joining different materials and schedules of plastic and copper piping are covered along with numerous types of fittings and valves used in plumbing. Installation of different fittings such as water heaters, gas piping, and finish fixtures are also demonstrated.
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
- Safety
- Fundamental Skills
- Fittings
- Material Types
- PVC
- Cast iron
- Galvanized
- When, where, why, and how are each used above ground or underground
- Joints
- Fastening Procedures
- Threading
- Gluing
- Soldering
- Sweating
- Hangers
- Support and spacing
- Testing
- Water and air
- Pressure leaks
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