Plumbing

By
JARICK ACOSTA
The term plumbing means installing
and repairing pipes and fixtures,
including pipes for handling waste
water.
In agriculture mechanics, all work
done with pipe and pipe fittings is
considered to be a part of plumbing.
Why is Plumbing important in
Agriculture?
 Many of us are use to the common conveniences of having
plumbing systems in our homes, schools, and stores.
 What was life like before plumbing was installed…
 Had to use outside outhouses
 No running water for showers or cooking
 Collected rain water to use
 Had to carry water from a well
What are some uses of plumbing in
Agriculture?
To clean/bathing
To cook with
Water Animals
Drinking
Sewage
Refrigeration
 What are the different types of pipes?
 Copper  Hot and Cold water lines

 Cast Iron  Large sewage

 Black Steel  liquid, not used very often

 Galvanized Steel  Zinc covered, used for water outdoor lines

 PVC
 sewage in house, cold water outside

 Polyethylene Pipe
 Black Plastic, Used for water, replaces copper and
PVC
Different Plumbing Fittings

90 degree 45 degree
Slip Elbow slip elbow

PVC Slip PVC Male

Adaptor
Tee
PVC Brass
Threaded Conne-
Tee ctor
 Hacksaw- Used to
cut PVC, CPVC,
and ABS Pipe
Teflon Tape- Used to
wrap around threads to
prevent leaking
Pipe Cement Solvent – Used
to assemble PVC, CPVC, and
ABS pipes
Plumbing Tools
Sand paper- Helps in smoothing
the end of the pipe after cutting
it
Clean Cloth-Wipe off excess
solvent cement
Tri-Square- Helps in cutting the
pipe square
Tape Measure (yardstick)-
Used to measure pipe for cutting
 Many of the modern conveniences we enjoy
are due to plumbing.
 Water is brought into buildings and waste
water is taken away through plumbing systems.
 If proper techniques are used and the correct
procedures are followed, these materials will
give many years of service.