L2 Common Plumbing Processes

Identify the correct to tool for bending copper tube on site

• Scissor Bender

• Adjustable Spanner

• Plastic pipe cutters

• Hacksaw

Identify the correct tool for tightening a compression fitting

• Scissor bender

• Adjustable spanner

• Plastic pipe cutter

• Circular saw

Identify the correct tool for cutting polybutylene pipe

• Scissor bender

• Adjustable spanner

• Plastic pipe cutters

• Circular saw

Identify the correct tool for cutting floor boards

• Core drill

• Plastic pipe cutter

• Circular saw

• Scissor bender

Identify the correct tool for drilling a hole for a boiler flue

• A hacksaw

• A circular saw

• Scissor benders

• A core drill

Identify which tool would be used for cutting low carbon steel pipe

• A hacksaw

• A core drill

• A circular saw

• Adjustable spanners

State the checks to be made on a power tool before use

• The tool outer casing only.

• The tool body, cord and plug for damage and wear. The tool is the correct voltage for power supply. Has a valid PAT test.

• Check the tool for body damage only.

• Check the tool for damaged plug only.

What grade of copper tube is used in most plumbing installations.

• R220

• R250

• R290

End feed copper solder fittings

• Have solder held integral to the fitting.

• Require solder to be fed into the fitting from the end.

• Are compression fittings

• Are push fit fittings

Solder ring fittings

• Require solder to be fed in from the end of the fitting.

• Have solder held integrally in the body.

• Are push fit fittings

• Are compression fittings