PLUM 115 – Plumbing II

This course provides students with the technical knowledge and skills for completing copper and crossed-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping procedures. Topics include safety, appropriate usage, properties of copper/PEX, sizes and weights of pipe, tubing, and fittings including flared and compression types, soldering and brazing techniques for copper pipe-work and PEX crimp fittings. Additionally, this course provides students with an understanding and skills for completing plastic piping procedures. Topics include safety, joining drainage, waste, vent, water, and distribution piping, chemical usage, and applicable codes for plastic piping procedures. Course is designed to assist students in preparing for related portion of NOCTI exam. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 2 hours/Total 5 hours per week.