Plumbing Tech (PLH 101)

Term: 2019-2020 AY Fall

Faculty

Loren GordonShow MyInfo popup for Loren Gordon

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Schedule

Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM (8/26/2019 - 12/13/2019) Location: NMCC MTD PHCR

Description

This course will introduce the student to the fundamental principles of plumbing technology. The course stresses quality plumbing installations along with the basic knowledge of how plumbing systems function with the relationship to the Maine State Plumbing Code. The course begins with safety, fundamentals of plumbing drainage, venting of the plumbing system, potable water pipe installation, subsurface drainage systems, pipe and fitting identification and several other basic principles of the art of plumbing. Common methods of pipe fitting assembly such as copper, IPS, PEX and PVC systems, drain waste and vent system fundamental and sizing, potable water fundamentals, fixture installation and plumbing service.

Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None