2. Introduction
This topic entails the following:
workshop safety requirements
Plumbing hand tools
Plumbing machine tools
Maintenance of Plumbing tools
Use of Plumbing tools
3. Definition of key Terms
Workshop: It is a fully equipped space containing tools and equipment
specific to a particular task. E.g. a plumbing workshop containing
plumbing machinery and equipment.
Plumbing hand tools: These any plumbing tools that function using
mechanical means only without the use of external power.
Plumbing machine tools: These are plumbing tools that use electric power
to run their mortars. They cannot function by mechanical means only.
4. Safety Requirements In The
Workshop Environment
The safety requirements are important to keep both the students and instructor
safe and should be observed at all times in workshops.
These include:
5. Safety Requirements In The Workshop
Environment
Listening carefully to the instructor and following instructions
No running in the workshop
Know where the emergency stop buttons are positioned
Know where the emergency exits are located.
Always wear an apron to hold loose clothing
Put all stools away when attempting practical work
Do not bring bags to the workshop
Not use machines that one has not been shown how to use properly.
Keep hands away from moving machinery
Use tools carefully
Report any damaged equipment
6. Safety Requirements In The Workshop
Environment
The safety procedures are identified by observing the type of machinery in
the workshop and by reading instruction manuals of specific machines.
8. Plumbing hand tools and their uses: Pipe
Cutter
It is used to cut through most
piping with ease.
They are quicker and produce a
designer cut than hacksaws.
They can be used in tight spaces
PVC Cutters
9. Plumbing hand tools and their uses: Telescopic
Tube Cutters
Telescopic tube cutter
It can cut pipes made of copper
clearly and neatly
It cuts pipes and tubing with a
thickness of 6-35 mm
10. Plumbing hand tools and their uses:
Adjustable Spanner
Used to turn nuts and any type of
fastening
They are easily adjusted to fit
multiple bolt sizes
11. Plumbing hand tools and their uses:
Adjustable pipe wrench
It is one of the most basic and
essential tools
It is used to grip onto objects like
bolts and surfaces and can
be used to remove stuck objects
12. Plumbing hand tools and their uses: Slip
Joint Pliers
They are also known as water
pump pliers
They are used for gripping and
holding tops
13. How To Use An Adjustable Pipe Wrench
Select the proper pipe wrench and attach it to the pipe
correctly. Adjust the wrench to fit the appropriate size of
the bolt.
One should always make sure to leave some space (about
1.3 cm) between the shank of the hook jaw on the pipe
wrench and the pipe itself. This is because the gripping
action is better with the gap introduced.
When the grip is secure make sure the pipe sits in the “V”
of the hook and is in contact with either side of the “V” to
avoid slipping
Proceed to turn the wrench in the desired direction over
and over again until the bold is either tightened or loosened
depending on the need.
16. How to use a Sink Auger
How to use a sink auger to unclog a drain? The auger has a corkscrew
end attached to a flexible cable that is coiled within a drum canister. It
also has a thumbscrew in the collar for locking the cable when the clog
is reached.
• First, remove the stopper from the drain.
• Loosen the setscrew at the collar to pull out the cable and then insert
it into the drain opening.
• Proceed to push the cable into the opening and when you feel the clog
pull out an extra 30 cm and tighten the set screw.
• Press the button to turn the cable or turn the crank in a manual auger.
• Once the cable is pulled back clean the cable and remove the P-trap.
• Clean and maintain the auger.
17. Drill
This is a machine used to drill holes pipes and other
materials.
18. Laser Tape Measure
It is used to measure distances such as
lengths widths and heights accurately
