BCT236 — Residential and Industrial Plumbing IV
6 , 4 lecture periods 4 lab periods Continuation of BCT 183 . Concepts that apply to plumbing installations. Includes applied math, sizing water supply piping, potable water treatment, and backflow preventers. Demonstrate how to size pipe for different flow rates. Demonstrate how to install water-conditioning equipment. Describe the principles of backflow due to back siphonage or back pressure. Outline: Applied Math Weights and measures Measuring area and volume Temperature, pressure and force Simple machines Sizing Water Supply Piping Factors affecting water supply piping Laying out the water supply system Sizing water supply piping Potable Water Treatment Installation of water-conditioning equipment Disinfecting the water supply Filtering and softening the water supply Troubleshooting water supply problems Backflow Preventers Backflow and cross-connections Types of backflow preventers Specialty backflow preventers
Prerequisites: BCT183