Did you know caulking around the toilet base and the floor can confine a water leak allowing it to enter the floor structure and damage it? Basic plumbing repair, maintenance procedures, and skills are required to properly maintain the fixtures used in public restrooms and commercial facilities. Some of the most common plumbing fixtures used in these buildings include toilets, urinals, sinks, and the associated valves, traps, piping, and sealing components. This interactive online course covers the operation and maintenance of basic components used in water supply and drainage systems of households and commercial restrooms. The tools and techniques to perform these basic plumbing projects are presented. Procedures to perform basic repairs and replacement of various types of traps and valves are discussed and demonstrated using illustrations and photos.
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Training Time: 20 minutes
Compatibility: Desktop, Tablet, Phone
Based on: Industry Standards and Best Practices
Languages: English
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The following key questions are answered in this module:
When is it required to replace a wax ring? A wax ring should be replaced when an old toilet is being replaced by a new one or when there is a leak at the bottom of the toilet or urinal.
What tools should be available when replacing a wax ring? When replacing a wax ring, a pail, sponge, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, scraper, such as a putty knife, and new wax ring kit should be available.
What is the appropriate PPE when performing work around restroom toilets and urinals? Water resistant gloves, long sleeved clothing and face shield would be recommended while doing this work.
What is a flushometer? Flushometers are a valve used for releasing a predetermined amount of water with each flush to a toilet or urinal.
When should a hand auger or "plumber's snake" be used? When sewer or floor drains become plugged and restrict or reduce flow to the sewer system, it may become necessary to use a hand auger to clear the obstruction.
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