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Book cover image of Audel Questions and Answers for Plumbers' Examinations by Jules Oravetz

Authors: Jules Oravetz, Mark Richard Miller, Rex Miller
ISBN-13: 9780764569982, ISBN-10: 0764569988
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: June 2004
Edition: REV

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Author Biography: Jules Oravetz

Rex Miller was a Professor of Industrial Technology at The State University of New York, College at Buffalo for more than 35 years. He has taught on the technical school, high school, and college level for more than 40 years. He is the author or coauthor of more than 100 textbooks ranging from electronics through carpentry and sheet metal work. He has contributed more than 50 magazine articles over the years to technical publications. He is also the author of seven Civil War regimental histories.


Mark Richard Miller finished his B.S. degree in New York and moved on to Ball State University, where he obtained his master’s and went to work in San Antonio. He taught in high school and went to graduate school in College Station, Texas, finishing the doctorate. He took a position at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas, where he now teaches in the Industrial Technology Department as a Professor and Department Chairman. He has coauthored seven books and contributed many articles to technical magazines. His hobbies include refinishing a 1970 Plymouth Super Bird and a 1971 Roadrunner.


Jules A. Oravetz was a professional engineer and the author of numerous books for the plumbing and pipefitting trades, as well as those for building, grounds, and garden maintenance.

Book Synopsis

What’s the best way to study?


The best guarantee of exam success is to know the material and be prepared for the questions you’re likely to encounter. This book provides hundreds of questions and answers to help you review, tips for more productive studying, advice on how to approach the exam, a valuable chapter that outlines state licensing requirements for apprentice, journeyman, master, and inspector, and more–all designed to help you face the license exam with confidence.

  • Study plumbing drawings, material takeoff pro-cedures, and typical system layouts
  • Check your knowledge of plumbing mathematics
  • Understand what plumbing installation inspections involve
  • Become familiar with regulations for both the uniform and international codes
  • Review residential trailer plumbing standards and private sewage treatment facilities
  • Refresh your understanding of steam and hot water heating procedures
  • Study the specific licensing requirements for your state and your experience level



Table of Contents

Forewordix
Acknowledgmentsxi
About the Authorsxiii
Introductionxv
Chapter 1Basic Plumbing Installation Principles1
Multiple-Choice Exercises4
Chapter 2Plumbing Drawings, Material Takeoff Procedures, and Typical Plumbing System Layout7
Pipe7
Fittings7
Water Distribution Systems8
Vents8
Plumbing Drawings9
Plumbing Takeoff Procedures11
Typical Complete Home Plumbing System13
Multiple-Choice Exercises13
Essay Question Exercises16
Chapter 3Mathematics17
Common Symbols17
Abbreviations17
Common Abbreviations17
Special Abbreviations17
Mathematical Definitions19
Notation and Numeration22
Elementary Operations22
Fractions23
Powers of Numbers25
Roots of Numbers (Evolution)25
The Metric System30
Mensuration33
Triangles33
Circle33
Solids34
Mensuration of Surfaces and Volumes36
Methods for Calculating Pipe Offset Changes (Other Than 90[degree])43
Calculators45
Differences in Calculators45
Conversions46
Multiple Choice Exercises46
Chapter 4Materials and Fittings49
Matching Exercises64
Chapter 5Joints and Connections69
True-False Exercises74
Chapter 6Traps, Cleanouts, and Backwater Valves77
Multiple-Choice Exercises91
Chapter 7New Flush Valves, Showers, and Faucets95
Water Closet Flushometer99
Operation100
Valve Rough-in100
Typical Urinal Installation104
Tools Required for Installation105
Battery-Operated Faucets107
Act-O-Matic Shower Head109
Important113
Multiple-Choice Exercises115
Chapter 8Fixtures117
Lavatories117
Bathtubs119
The Trip-Lever Mechanism124
Shower-Tub Diverters129
Repair of Shower and Bath Faucets, Valves, and Spouts130
Toilets133
Siphon Jet134
Reverse Trap134
Blowout135
Washdown136
Toilet Maintenance136
Installing a Two-Piece Toilet137
Care and Cleaning147
Urinals147
Fixtures in General148
Multiple-Choice Exercises157
Chapter 9Interceptors and Special and Indirect Plumbing Wastes161
True or False Exercises173
Chapter 10Drainage, Vents, and Vent Piping175
Multiple-Choice Exercises194
Chapter 11Water Supply and Distribution201
Multiple-Choice Exercises215
Chapter 12Private Sewage Treatment Facilities and Residential Trailer Plumbing Standards219
Word Completion Exercises231
Chapter 13Plastic Pipe and Fittings233
Multiple-Choice Exercises242
Chapter 14Plumbing Installation Inspection Test247
Multiple-Choice Exercises250
Chapter 15Steam and Hot-Water Heating253
Steam Heating253
Hot-Water Heating263
Hot-Water Baseboard Heating272
Word Completion Exercises276
Chapter 16License Requirements and Applications281
Alabama282
Colorado282
Delaware284
Indiana286
Michigan287
Nevada (and Las Vegas)287
New Jersey287
New Mexico291
South Dakota292
Fees294
State Requirements295
Application Form301
Texas301
Utah302
Appendix AMiscellaneous Information303
Appendix BProfessional and Trade Associations317
Appendix CExercise Answers319
Glossary323
Index329

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