Plumbing Installation

IntroductionPlumbing is the system of pipes and drains installed in a building for the distribution of potable drinking water and the removal of waterborne wastes, and the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures in such systems. A plumber is someone who installs or repairs piping systems, plumbing fixtures and equipment such as water heaters.

Materials of the pipes

Water systems of ancient times relied on gravity for the supply of water, using pipes or channels usually made of clay, lead, bamboo wood or stone. Now we use plastic pipes, but before we used cooper and lead pipes.

Materials of the pipes

Lead PipesCooper PipesPVC pipes

ComponentsIn addition to the straight pipe or tubing, many fittings are required in plumbing systems, such as valves, elbows, tees, and unions.

The piping and plumbing fittings and valves articles discuss these features further.

Counter

Located at the entrance of the house, reading allows to know the cost of water made for her. It belongs to the water supply company.

Shut-off valvesInternal keys are inside the pipes that allow water to disrupt the flow circuit and isolate areas.

Pressure control valves.

Pressure Reducing ValveThere are two types of water pressure reducing valves, direct acting and pilot operated. Both use globe or angle style bodies. Valves used on smaller piping diameter units are cast from brass.

They are used to increase or decrease the pressure inside the pipes as consumption needs.

Pressure control valves.

THERE ARE:

Two Types of water´s circuits

Hot water circuit

Cold water circuit

Today in a house one of the most importants things: HOT WATER

Gravity hot water system (is one of the most used)

This is a traditional open vented system with gravity fed domestic hot water heating (DHW) and central heating that is pumped around the system.

Cold water is using for:Toilet.

Diswasher (in cold)

Tap

Shower

And Cleaning.

Cold water is using for:

THE ENDBy:- Enrique Brazález Segovia. - Carlos Ortega Giménez de Córdoba.

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