PLB 103 - Installation & Repair

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Plumbing

Description:

This course is designed to stress good solid plumbing practices applicable to all areas of plumbing materials, installations, and repair. Emphasis will be placed on advanced concepts and material selections in the plumbing industry. Traditional approaches are covered to ensure that the student receives a broad exposure to all materials and practices that may be encountered in the work place. Proper selection, installation of materials, application, and use of tools according to plumbing codes will be covered. In addition, practical application in the lab of the theoretical material covered in class will be stressed throughout the course. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must have completed one year apprenticeship and must be employed by a Master Plumber. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain how to install gas piping correctly; Explain how to install domestic gas equipment safely; Describe pipe threads; Describe loop and circuit vents and how they are installed; Identify and perform the various methods of supporting pipes; Sketch the various devices used to support pipes; Describe the purpose of cleanouts; Identify the various locations and sizes of cleanouts; Identify the size and types of drainage traps; Describe siphonage and its effect on various types of traps; Describe backpressure and how to prevent it; Discuss capillary attraction and evaporation; Describe the types of fixture traps and where they are used; Explain why and where grease traps are used.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PLB 100 and PLB 101

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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