PLUMBING 1 (First Semester)

 

1. Introduction to Plumbing Systems

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2. The Residential Plumbing System

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3. Gray Water Systems

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4. PLUMBING TOOLS, MATERIALS + SKILLS
[4a] Plumbing Tools
[4b] Plumbing Materials
[4b(i)] Copper
[4b(ii)] PEX Pipe
[4b(iii)] PEX Manifolds
[4b(iv)] Rigid Plastic Pipe
[4b(v)] Working with Cast-Iron Pipe
[4c] Working with Outdoor Flexible Plastic Pipe
[4d] Pipe Fittings
[4e] Shutoff Valves
[4f] Valves + Hose Bibs

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5. ADVANCED PLUMBING TECHNIQUES
[5a] Compression Fittings
[5b] Creating Flared Fittings
[5c] Installation Basics
[5d] Planning Plumbing Routes
[5e] Building a Wet Wall
[5f] PEX Stub Outs

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6. FIXTURES, FAUCETS, DRAINS + APPLIANCES
[6a] Toilets
[6b] Kitchen Faucets and Drains
[6b(i)] Kitchen Drains + Traps
[6b(ii)] Dishwashers
[6c] Garbage Disposals and Water Heaters
[6c(i)] Water Heaters
[6c(ii)] Lavatory Faucets
[6d] Bathroom Installations
[6d(i)] Touch-Activated Bathroom Faucets
[6d(ii)] Lavatory Drains

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PLUMBING 2 (Second Semester)

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7. SHOWER AND TUB INSTALLATIONS
[7a] Shower Kits
[7b] Neo-Angle Shower
[7c] Custom Shower Bases
[7d] Wet Rooms & Curbless Showers
[7e] Alcove Bathtubs
[7f] Sliding Tub Doors

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8. SPECIALIZED BATHROOM FIXTURES
[8a] Jetted Tubs
[8b] Water Softeners
[8c] Pedestal + Console Sinks
[8d] Wall-Mounted Sinks
[8e] Traditional Vanity
[8f] Kitchen Sinks

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9. DRAINAGE AND WATER TREATMENT
[9a] Standpipe Drains
[9b] Freestanding Bathtubs
[9c] Whole-House Water Filters

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10. COMMON PLUMBING REPAIRS
[10a] Common Toilet Problems
[10b] Dual-Flush Toilets + Valves
[10c] Clogged Fixtures
[10d] Toilet Flanges
[10e] Sink Faucets

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11. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
[11a] Kitchen Sprayers
[11b] Fixing Leaky Tub + Shower Faucets
[11c] Single-Handle Tub + Shower Faucet with Scald Control
[11d] Slide-Bar Dual Showerheads
[11e] Tubs + Shower Drains
[11f] Sink Drains

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12. ADVANCED REPAIR TECHNIQUES
[12a] Branch + Main Drains
[12b] Noisy Pipes