Common plumbing tools and job-site safety practices tested on apprenticeship and licensing exams.
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30 basic cards for Plumbing Licensing Plumbing Licensing. Set 6 of 7 in Plumbing Licensing. It opens with "What tool has a movable jaw that adjusts to grip fasteners of various sizes?" and "Which wrench design uses serrated jaws to grip round pipes without slipping?". Study it alongside the other Plumbing Licensing sets below.
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- What tool has a movable jaw that adjusts to grip fasteners of various sizes?
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Adjustable wrench- Which wrench design uses serrated jaws to grip round pipes without slipping?
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Pipe wrench- What tool uses a nylon or fabric strap to grip pipes without damaging the surface?
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Strap wrench- What type of hammer has a flat face on one end and a ball-shaped head on the other?
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Ball peen hammer- What saw is specifically designed to cut through metal pipes and fittings?
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Hacksaw- What hand tool cuts copper tubing to a clean perpendicular edge using a rolling wheel?
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Copper tubing cutter- What tool cuts PVC and plastic pipes without causing cracking or splintering?
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PVC cutter- What is the key difference between a helper plunger and a flanged plunger?
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Helper plunger is flat-bottomed for sinks and tubs; flanged plunger has a rubber extension for toilets- What tool is specifically designed to clear blockages from toilet drain lines?
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Toilet auger (closet auger)- What flexible tool is used to clear obstructions from main drain and vent lines?
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Hand auger (drain snake)- What tool bends copper or PEX tubing smoothly without kinking or collapsing the pipe?
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Pipe bender (tube bender)- What portable heating tool is commonly used to solder and braze copper fittings?
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Propane torch- What is the primary function of flux when soldering copper joints?
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Cleans the joint surface, prevents oxidation, and helps solder flow- What are the main metals used in modern lead-free solder for potable water lines?
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Tin and copper- What tool is used to compress rings onto PEX tubing fittings to create watertight connections?
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PEX crimp tool
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