The students are introduced to the tools, fittings, and equipment used by plumbers. They spend considerable time learning to handle these materials and tools correctly by: cutting pipe, threading, caulking, and sweating joints of the various kinds of pipe and tubing. Plumbing instal- lations are made to provide practical applications. Heating devices, the storage and circulation of .hot water will be studied. The student will receive practice in the installation of various plumbing fixtures and the proper use of traps. Field trips should be taken to study various types of installations. MEC ll36 Mechanical Installation The building mechanic is known as a general handyman or utility repairman. He needs the tools of the several trades to install and adjust mechanical equipment such as air conditioning and heating, connect electrical motors and switches. He maintains floor work, brick and plaster walls, windows, doors and maintains locks, plumbing and other hardware. 87 ~
- Subject
- PUL
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026
- Source
- www.montgomery.edu
- Prerequisite
- None None