PLUMBING Introduction Plumbing deals with the laying of a pipeline. A craftsman may be perfectly proficient with the hammer, saw and other tools, but the faces difficulties with leaking pipes and overflowing toilets. Many people rush to a plumber on seeking a tripping pipe, but a person with a little knowledge of the sanitary system can control this problem easily, saving time and, one with help of few tools. Plumbing tools The tools used by a plumber can be classified as follows Pipe wrench Pipe vice Pipe cutter Hacksaw Dies Files and Rasps Plumb bob Pipe wrench A pipe wrench is used for holding and turning the pipes, rods and machine prts. Wrenches are classified as follows. 1.Fixed wrenches 2. Adjustable wrenches. Pipe vice A pipe vice is fitted on the work bench. This has a set of jaws to grip the pipe and prevent it from turning while cutting, threading and fitting of bends, couplings etc. The yoke vice is co...






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