PLUMBING NOTES & FIGURES

CHAPTER 1: ELEMENTS OF PLUMBING

PLUMBING

Plumbing the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing
in the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients and removing them; and such water, liquid and
other carried-wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life and property pipes and fixtures after installation
i.e., the ‘plumbing system’. (Section 217.6 The Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines 1999)

PLUMBING SYSTEM

Plumbing System includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes, all
plumbing fixtures and traps; all sanitary and storm drainage systems; vent pipes, roof
drains, leaders and downspouts; and all building drains and sewers, including their
respective joints and connections; devices, receptacles, and appurtenances within the
property; water lines in the premises; potable, tap, hot and chilled water piping; potable
water treating or using equipment; fuel gas piping; water heaters and vents for same.
(Section 217.12 NPC 1999)

A Plumbing system, reduced to its simplest terms, consists of a supply pipe

leading to a fixture and a drainpipe taking the used water away from this fixture.

The system constitutes the following:

1. The water supply and water distribution system. Carries water from the water
source, street main or a pump to the building and to various points in the building
at which water is used.
2. The plumbing fixtures. The receptacles that receive the supplied water and allow
the occupants of the building to use the water.
3. The drainage system. The piping network within the building which conveys from
the plumbing fixtures all wastes and fecal matter (sanitary drainage) as well as
rainwater (storm drainage) to a point of disposal or a treatment facility.

THE PLUMBER

The plumber is the one who works or engages in the business of installing in
buildings the pipes fixtures and other apparatus for bringing in the water supply and
removing liquid and waterborne wastes.

There are three categories of plumbers based upon their graces of experiences. They
are:

1. Apprentice plumber- a beginner at the trade who usually serves for 3 to 5 years
as helper to a journeyman.

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 2. Journeyman plumber- has served his apprenticeship and is competent to perform
the tasks of installing and repairing plumbing.
3. Master plumber- a person technically and legally qualified and licensed to
practice the profession of master plumbing without limitations in accordance with
Republic Act 1378, having passed the examinations conducted by the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), has received a certificate of
registration from the board of master plumbing and possesses the current license
to practice. (Section 214.5 NPC 200)

THE PLUMBING CODE

The improper installation of plumbing may affect the health of the occupants of a
building and create a center point for the spread of disease. The possibility is of
sufficient public interests to require the regulation of plumbing by law. The right of the
government to regulate the details of plumbing is based on the principle of the
protection of public health.

The basic goal of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines is to ensure the
qualified observance of the latest provision of the plumbing and environmental laws.

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

1. All premises intended for human use or habitation shall be provided with a
supply of pure and wholesome water, neither connected to unsafe water supply nor
subject to backflow or back- siphonage.
2. Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water
in sufficient volume and pressure adequate to function satisfactorily and without undue
noise.
3. Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of
water consistent with proper performance and cleaning.
4. Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed and installed as to
prevent dangers from explosion through overheating.
5. Every building abutting on a street, alley or easement with a public sewer
shall connect its plumbing fixtures to the sewer system.
6. Each family dwelling unit shall have at least one water closet, one kitchen
type sink, a lavatory and a bathtub or shower to meet the basic requirements of
sanitation and personal hygiene.
7. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent material, free from
concealed fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures.
8. The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to
safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate cleanouts
so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned.
9. All piping shall be of durable NAMPAP-approved materials, free from
defective workmanship, designed and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers
to ensure satisfactory service.
10. Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped
with a water-sealed trap.

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 11. The drainage pipes piping system shall be designed to provide adequate
circulation of air free from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under
ordinary use.
12. Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to prevent clogging
and the return of foul air to the building.
13. Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all
leaks and defects in the workmanship.
14. Substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy
the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall
not be allowed to enter the building drainage system.
15. Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water,
sterile goods and similar materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the fixture,
device or appliance shall be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.
16. No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly
lighted and ventilated.
17. If there is no sewer system in the area, suitable provision shall be made for the
disposal of building sewage by some accepted method of sewage treatment and
disposal, such as a septic tank.
18. Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to backflow of sewage,
suitable provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.
19. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable condition by Registered
Master Plumbers.
20. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be accessible for
their intended use.
21. Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to the preservation of the strength
of structural members and the prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces
through fixture usage.
22. Sewage or other waste from plumbing systems, which may be deleterious to
surface or sub-surface waters shall not be discharged into the ground or into any
waterway, unless first rendered innocuous through subjection to some acceptable form
of treatment.

BRIEF HISTORY OF PLUMBING PRACTICE IN THE PHILIPPINES

• In 1902, the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the government in the City
of Manila. Master Plumber John F. Haas became the first Chief of the Division of
Plumbing Construction and Inspection. A Plumbing Code based on the Plumbing
Code of the United States was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila.
• In 1935, the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
(NAMPAP) was formally organized
• Manila City Ordinance 2411, the “Plumbing Code of the City of Manila” was
enacted and placed under the Department of Public Services, Manila.
• In 1954, the Third Congress approved House Bill No. 962 which in June 18,
1955, became R.A. 1378 “Plumbing Law of the Philippines” upon ratification of
President Ramon Magsaysay.
• On January 28, 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
prepared by NAMPAP was promulgated and approved by Malacañang.
• Before Martial Law in 1972, Republic Act No. 6541 otherwise known as the
“Building Code of the Philippines” was passed with the “National Plumbing Code of
1959” as referral code in full text.

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• The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopted the Revised
Plumbing Code of 1999 which President Joseph Estrada approved December 21, 1999
pursuant to Section 4 of R.A. 1378 known as the Plumbing Law.

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TYPICAL PLUMBING SYSTEM OF A
TOILET AND BATH

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 CHAPTER 2: PROPERTIES OF WATER

GENERAL

Water plays an important part in the plumbing system. It is a common, but in

many ways, an unusual liquid. Large quantities of water are required in buildings for
personal use, food preparation, cleaning and general domestic purposes, and possibly
also for fire fighting, laundries, swimming pools, irrigation and recreational use.

We sometimes tend to think of water as an inexhaustible natural resource.

However, our supply of fresh water is definitely limited, and improved conservation
practices are necessary if our needs are to be supplied.
THE DEMAND OF WATER

DEMAND REQUIREMENT
Drinking, Cooking, Dishwashing Must be pure, sterilized and protected from
contamination. Supplies taken direct from
mains or from exclusive storage.
Personal Washing and Domestic Cleaning Similar but moderated to allow cold and
hot supplies to be drawn from main
storage tank or cistern via distribution
network.
Laundry Generally clean and wholesome, soft and
free form Iron and Manganese staining.
Fire Fighting High Pressure. Connections must not
permit contamination of mains water.
Swimming Clean, filtered and sterilized with free
chlorine residue for post-sterilization. Can
be recirculated.
Boilers and Heating Plants Soft treated water, stored and circulated
separate from domestic supplies.
Irrigation No special requirement, except reasonably
free from solids and slit (result in blocked
Pipes and nozzles) and uudecomposed
material (pollution).

THE WATER CYCLE

The cycle basically consists of water entering the atmosphere through

evaporation and returning through condensation is that these processes result in natural

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water purification. When water evaporates, only water molecules leave the surfaces;
salts and other solids in solution remain behind. The condensed water is thus purified
water- except in so far as it picks up pollutants in the air. Thus evaporation and
condensation of water vapor are the source of all natural fresh water on earth.

Fresh water from precipitation falling on the ground gradually make its way
through streams, rivers and lakes to oceans or seas as a result. As precipitation hits the
ground, it may follow either of two alternative pathways, which are

A molecule of H2O can absorb a maximum capacity of 12 grains.

(Relative Humidity)
RH= (4/12) x 100= 33%
RH= (10/12) x 100= 83.33%

Impervious Layer- does not allow H2O to pass through.

9. Purified Water- water that undergoes a process where the pollutants are
removed or rendered harmless.

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 10. Polluted Water- water that contains one or more impurities that make the
water unsuitable for a desired use.
11. Gray Water- water drained from lavatories, sink, laundry trays and showers;
contains minor pollutants.
12. Black Water- water drained from water closets and urinals; carries body
wastes and contains major pollutants.
13. Storm Water- rainwater drained from roof gutters and downspouts.

WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS AND THEIR CORRECTION

PROBLEM CAUSE EFFECT CORRECTION

1. Acidity Contains carbon Corrosion of non- Passing the water
dioxide. Cistern and ferrous pipes, through a bed of
pond waters rusting and clogging crushed marble or
containing decaying of steel pipes. limestone to
vegetation are likely achieve alkalinity, or
to be acidic adding sodium
silicate.
2. Hardness Presence of Clogging of pipes. Introduction of water
Magnesium and Impaired laundering softeners made up
Calcium and food of Zeolite (a
preparation. greenish granular
material)
3. Turbidity Silt or suspended Discoloration and Filtration
matters picked up in bad taste.
surface or near
surface flow.
4. Color Presence of Iron Discoloration of Precipitation by
and Manganese fixtures and Laundry filtration through
manganese zeolite
(oxidizing filter)
5. Pollution Contamination by Disease Chlorination
organic matter or
sewage

WATER PURIFICATION

Water purification is any method that will remove one or more materials that
make the water unsuitable for a given use. The methods that are commonly used in
water purification are:

1. Settling or Sedimentation
2. Filtration
3. Adsorption/ Flocculation-Coagulation

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 4. Aeration
5. Distillation
6. Disinfection/ Chlorination

The natural water includes all of these purification methods except disinfection.
Sitting in lakes, ponds, or the oceans, water is subject to settling (sedimentation). As
it percolates through soil or porous rocks, it is filtered (filtration). Soil and humus are
also good chemical adsorbents (coagulation/ flocculation). As water flows down
streams and rivers, detritus is removed by biological oxidation (aeration). As water
evaporates and condenses, it is distilled (distillation).
Thus, numerous freshwater sources might be safe to drink were it no for human
pollution. The most serious threat to human health is contamination with disease-
causing organisms and parasites, which come from the excrements of humans and
their domestic animals. In human settlements, one can see how the organisms may
get into water and be passed onto people before any of the natural purification
processes can work.
THE METROPOLITAN CEBU WATER DISTRICT (MCWD)

The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) is the sole commercial provider in
Metro Cebu comprising of four cities and four municipalities. As of year 2000,
MCWD served 40% of the total population of Metro Cebu.

MCWD is primarily tasked to deliver adequate, safe, potable and affordable water to
is conssionares.

MCWD has two sources or its water supply:

1. Ground Water
2. Surface Water

GROUND WATER TREATMENT PRECESS USED BY MCWD

Ground water sources are naturally and presumably purified by a compact thick
filter media layer of ungraded sands, soils and rocks at considerable depth. Hence,
disinfection using Chlorine Gas and other Chlorine Salts is the only treatment process
employed. Here, water that is extracted from their ground through a pumping equipment
is allowed to pass through chlorination facility using chlorine gas to kill any presence of
coliform organisms and other froms of bacteria. Water is the stored in a reservoir ready
for distribution into each concessionaire’s faucet.

At certain areas in the distribution network, Direct feed pumping stations are
employed to augment the water supply. These are strategically located in different
areas Metro Cebu.

SURFACE WATER BASIC TREATMENT PROCESS EMPLOYED BY MCWD

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 Runoff or surface water is first stored in dam. From this, water goes through a
series of treatment processes.

The Buhisan Dam (Tisa Filtration)

Buhisan Dam is Cebu’s first and only dam MCWD’s only surface water source. It
supplies the Tisa (Labangon) filter plant with up to 600 cubic meter per hour (600,000
liters per hour or 158,400 gallons per hour) or about an average of 4,000 cubic meter
daily (4 million liters or 1.05 million gallons).

This dam is located in Buhisan, a southern mountain baranggay of Cebu City. This was
designed by 27 year-old Eusebius Julius Halsema. AG and P, the winning bider, asked
Php 463, 628.00 to do the work. On November 10, 1911, the dam was completed and
ready to be filled.

With a height of 27 meters, the concrete dam has a conical arch design which
transfers the stress in the reservoir (caused by water strain) to the sides of the dam
thereby anchoring it firmly in place.

Three 4.5 meter wide flood gates exist for flood control purposes. Its long
concrete spillway allows overflow water to escape safely when the dam gates are
raised.

Two kilometers of raw water main pipes extend from the dam to the distribution
reservoir in Tisa. From the latter, a four kilometer pipeline distributes water to
concessionaires in Cebu City. Another 21 kilometers of pipelines were also laid for
improved water distribution.

Today the almost 100 year old Buhisan Dam is as strong as when it first
operated.

TREATMENT PROCESS

MCWD treats the surface water using the conventional process comprising of the
following:

1. Aeration
2. Coagulation- Flocculation
3. Sedimentation
4. Filtration
5. Disinfection/ Chlorination

1. Aeration- Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb
additional oxygen for better taste.

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 2. Coagulation- Flocculation- This is the process by which small sediment particles
which do not settle well combine together to form larger particles which can be
removed by sedimentation. This process includes physical and chemical
process:

a. Coagulation- is the chemical process in which the coagulant reacts with

the sediment to make it capable of combining into larger particles. This is
called destabilization.
b. Flocculation- is the physical process in which the sediment particles
collide with each other and stick together.
3. Sedimentation- This is the process by which suspended solids are removed from
the water by gravity settling and deposition. This process usually follows
coagulation-flocculation. The objective of this process is to remove most of the
suspended solids, reducing the loads on the filters.
4. Filtration- This is the passage of fluid through a porous medium suspended
matter which did not settle by gravity. In water purification, matter to be removed
includes suspended silt, clay, colloids, and microorganisms including algae,
bacteria, and viruses. A filter bed consists of a granular non-porous material held
one place by the force of gravity or by the direction of flow.
5. Disinfection/ Chlorination- This is the most important process used in the
production of water of a safe and sanitary quality. Chlorination is the method of
introducing a controlled amount of chlorine to the water in order to attain a
desired degree of disinfection.

After the processes, water is stored in a reservoir, then to the transmission mains, then
to the, distribution lines, down to the service connections and lastly to the
concessionaire’s faucet.

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SURFACE WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT SYSTEM

Water is taken from the water shed reservoir and piped to the treatment plant. At
the plant, (1) water is aerated to release trapped gases and to absorb oxygen for better
taste, (2) Alum/tawas (aluminum sulfate) is added to coagulate organic particles, and (3)
the water is put into a settling basin for several hours to allow coagulated particles to
settle. It is then (4) filtered through sand filters, (5) Chlorine is added to kill bacteria and
put into a storage tank for distribution to concessionaires.

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 CHAPTER 3: PLUMBING FIXTURES
FIXTURES- receptacles attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water
or waste may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.

COMMON TYPES OF PLUMBING FIXTURES USED IN RESIDENCES

1. Water closet 4. Urinal

2. Lavatory 5. Bidet
3. Kitchen sink 6. Bath tub

WATER CLOSET- A plumbing fixture used to receive human excremental and to

discharge it through a waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium. Water closets
are classified according to design, make, flushing mechanism, shape and installation.

A. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO DESIGN

1. Siphon washdown 3. Siphon Vortex

2. Siphon jet 4. Reverse trap

1. SIPHON WASHDOWN- The least expensive but the

noisiest; only small amount of standing water-
susceptible to fouling, staining and contamination. It is
mechanically satisfactory and is lower in price. Hence,
it is widely used and entirely acceptable where price is
the main consideration.

2. SIPHON JET- The jet being submerged introduces its

water underwater so that its operation is entirely muffled.
It has a large amount of standing water to prevent fouling.
It is mechanically efficient but expensive.

3. SIPHON VORTEX- this type of bowl develops its flushing

action through the water entering through diagonal holes
around the rim which creates a swirling action which forms
a vortex in the center. It is considered to be the most
quiet, most efficient and most sanitary water closet.

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4. REVERSE TRAP – the trap way located at the rear of
the water closet eliminated the buldge at the front. The
design and appearance of the bowl plus its large water
area and quietness in operation, make it desirable than
siphon wash down.

B. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO MAKE

1. One-piece 3. Pail Flush

2. Close Coupled 4. Squat bowl

1. ONE-PIECE WATER CLOSET- The water closet fixture is manufactured with the
bowl and the flush tank molded into a single unit. Usually used in tandem with the
bidet.

2. CLOSED COUPLED WATER CLOSET- a water closet where in the flush tank is
separate but is attached to the toilet bowl. It is a two-piece model.

3. PAIL FLUSH WATER CLOSET- a water closet comprising only of a bowl without
a flush tank. Flushing action is obtained only through water poured from a pail or
bucket. This is used in areas where running water systems are not available.

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4. SQUAT BOWL WATER- A water closet that is otherwise known as “Eastern
type” since the user assumes a squatting position rather than a sitting position.

C. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO FLUSING MECHANISM

1. Flush tank
2. Flush Valve (flushometer)

1. FLUSH TANK- holds a supply of water for flushing a fixture such as the water
closet. It has a capacity of 5 to 6 gallons.

2. FLUSH VALVE- valve designed to supply a fixed quantity of water for flushing
purposes. It is activated by direct water pressure without the use of a flush tank.
It is also known as Flushometer or Flushometer valve. The flush valve requires
10 to 20 psi flow pressure.

D. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO SHAPE

1. Round Front

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 2. Elongated Front

1. ROUND FRONT- intended for installation on a limited space.

2. ELONGETED FRONT- is more comfortable but occupies a larger space.

E. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO INSTALLATION

1. Free Standing (Flour mounted)

2. Wall Hung (Wall Mounted)

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• MINIMUM WATER CLOSET CLEARANCES

• ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS OF WATER CLOSET

PLUMBING FIXTURE MATERIALS (GENERAL REQUIREMENTS)

 QUALITY OF FIXTURES

i. Dense
ii. Durable
iii. Non-absorbent
iv. Smooth, Impervious Surface
v. Free form unnecessary concealed fouling surfaces

 MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE

i. Water closet private installation 76mm Φ (3 “) 4 DFU, 4” Φ

ii. Water closet public installation 76mmv Φ (3”) 6 DFU, 4” Φ

*use 6 DFU when computing for septic tank size

 SIZE OF WATER SUPPLY AND WSFU VALUE

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 i. Water closet, Flush tank 12 mm Φ (1/2 “)  3 (Private)
 5 (Public)
ii. Water closet, Flush Valve  25mm Φ (1”)  6 (Private)
10 (Public)

 MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT

i. The minimum size of vent for water closet is 51mm Φ.

 VENTILATION OF T &B

i. Ceiling mount exhaust fan duct type.

ii. Thermal exhaust fan

 TILES IN TERMS OF DESIGN FOR T&B

i. 200mm x 200mm for ceramic

LAVATORY- a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as
wash basin.

• TYPES OF LAVATORY

1. Wall Hung lavatory

2. Pedestal Lavatory

3. Counter Type Lavatory

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 a. Over Counter

b. Under counter

4. One- Piece Lavatory

• TYPES OF LAVATORY FAUCET

a. Center Set
b. Wide Spread

• ROUGHING-IN OF LAVATORY

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 • MINIMUM LAVATORY CLEARANCE

• MATERIALS FOR LAVATORIES

a. Vitreous China
b. Enameled Cast Iron
c. Stainless Steel
d. Plastic

• MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER & DFU VALUE

o Wash basin, in sets  38mmΦ 2 DFU

o Wash basin, single  38mm Φ 1 DFU

• SIZE OF WATER SUPPLY PIPE & WSFU VALUE

o Lavatory 12mmΦ (1/2”)  1 (Private use)

 2(Public use)

• MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT FOR LAVATORY

o The minimum size of vent for a lavatory is 32mmΦ.

BIDET- a plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part of the body, especially the
genitals. It is also known as the Sitz Bath.

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 - Setting and clearance for bidet shall be the same as in the water closet.
- Bidet minimum trap diameter is 38mm and its DFU value is 2.
- Size of water supply is 12mm and WSFU is 2 (private) or 4 (public)

BATH TUB- a tube for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation designed for one
person. It is available in left outlet and right outlet.

*minimum size of vent is 38mmΦ (1 ½”)

*bathtub minimum trap diameter is 38mm and the DFU value is 2.
*size of supply pipe is 12mm and WSFU value is 2 (private) and 4 (public).

*REQUIREMENTS FOR WHIRLPOOL BATHTUBS (SEC. 411 NPC 1999)

a. Provide removable access panel to the pump.

b. Locate the circulation pump above the crown weir of the trap.
c. The pump and the circulation piping shall be self-draining to minimize water
retention.
d. Suction fittings on whirlpool bathtubs shall comply with the listed standards.

URINAL- A sanitary fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away
urine.

TYPES OF URINAL

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1. Wall hung Urinal

2. Pedestal Urinal

3. Stall Urinal

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 4. Trough Urinal

MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR URINALS

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  MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE
a. Urinal, Wall-mounted  51mm (2”)  6 DFU
b. Urinal, Stall  51mm (2”)  6 DFU
c. Urinal, Trap arm  51mm (2”)  3 DFU

 SIZE OF SUPPLY PIPE AND WSFU VALUE

a. Urinal, Wall-mounted 19mm (3/4”) 5 WSFU
b. Urinal, Stall 19mm (3/4”) 5 WSFU

 MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT

a. The minimum size of vent is 38mmΦ

SINKS

MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE

• Kitchen Sink (Residential); 1 ½ “Φ 38 mm Φ  2 DFU

51mm minimum waste pipe
• Bar Sink (Commercial) 1 ½ “Φ 38 mm Φ  2 DFU
51mm minimum waste pipe
• Bar Sink (Private) 1 ½ “Φ  38 mm Φ  1 DFU
38mm minimum waste pipe
• Sink (Commercial, Industrial, Institutional) 1 ½ “Φ  38 mm Φ  3 DFU
58mm minimum waste pipe
• Sink (Clinic); Flushing Rim 3 “Φ 76mm Φ  6 DFU
• Service sink (Slop) 2 “Φ  51 mm Φ  3DFU
• Laundry Tub 1 ½ “Φ 38 mm Φ  2 DFU
SIZE OF SUPPLY PIPE AND WSFU VALUE

• Kitchen sink ½ “Φ 38 mm Φ  2 (Private); 4 (Public)

• Scullery sink 3/4 “Φ 38 mm Φ 2 (Private); 4 (Public)
• Slop Sink ½ “Φ 38 mm Φ  2 (Private); 10 (Public)
• Laundry Tub ½ “Φ 38 mm Φ  2 (Private); 4 (Public)
• Bar sink ½ “Φ 38 mm Φ  1 (Private); 2 (Public)

DRINKING FOUNTAIN

• Minimum trap diameter is 31mm and DFU value is 1.

• Size of waste supply is 12mm Φ and the WSFU value (each faucet) is 1 (private
use) or 2 (public use).
• Minimum size of vent is 32mm Φ (1 ¼”)

SHOWER BATH

• Minimum trap diameter is 51mm and the DFU value is 2.

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 • Size of water supply is 12mm Φ and the WSFU value (each head) is 2 (private
use) or 4 (public use).
• Minimum size of vent is 38mm Φ.

FLOOR DRAINS

• Minimum trap diameter is 51mm and the DFU value is 2.

HOSE BIBB

• Size of water supply is 12mm Φ and the WSFU value is 3 (private use) or 5
(public use)

KITCHEN SINK- a plumbing fixtures usually consisting of a basin with a water supply,
connected with a drain.

TYPES OF KITCHEN SINK

a. Single Bowl- Single Drain

b. Double Bowl- Single Drain

c. Double Bowl- Double Drain

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 d. Triple Bowl

e. Corner Sink

OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURES

• SLOP SINK- A deep sink, usually set low and used by janitors for emptying pails
of dirty water and mop cleaning.
• DRINKING FOUNTAIN- A fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a
water jet designed to provide potable water for human consumption.
• LAUNDRY TUB- A deep wide sink or but used for washing clothes. It is also
known as Laundry Tray or Set Tub.
• SHOWER BATH- An apparatus for spraying water on the body, usually from
above. Drain is through the shower bath floor drain.
• SCRUB SINK- a plumbing fixture usually located in the operating room in a
hospital to enable personnel to scrub their hands prior to a surgical procedure;
the hot and cold water supply is activated by a knee-action mixing valve or by
wrist or pedal control.

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PLUMBING UNIT (Sec. 217.13 NPC 1999)
The minimum standard quantities of plumbing fixtures that discharge waste into a
plumbing installation include;
1 water meter
1 water closet
1 lavatory
1 shower head and drain for a bathtub or shower stall
1 kitchen sink
1 laundry tray
3 floor drains
4 faucets/ hose Bibb
13 Total numbers of fixtures and fittings that comprise a plumbing
unit

NOTES ON SHOWER RECEPTOR (NPC 1999)

1. Each shower receptor shall be constructed to have a finished dam, curb or

threshold of at least 25.4 mm lower that the outside floor.

2. The dam or threshold shall not be less than 51mm nor more than 228mm in
depth, when measured from the top of the dam or threshold to the top of the
drain.

PLUMBING ACCESSORIES

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 1. Soap holder

2. Paper holder
3. Toothbrush and tumbler holder

4. Towel holder/ tower bar

5. Seat Cover

TYPICAL FIXTURE LAYOUT FOR TOILET AND BATH (minimum dimensions)

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TOILET FIXTURE CLEARANCES FOR DISABLED PERSONS (per BP 344 The
Accessibility Law)

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GRABRAIL HEIGHTS AT URINALS

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS FOR TOILET & BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS OF ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS AT SHOWER
AREA

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MOUNTING DIMENSIONS OF ACCESSORIES AND FITTINGS
AT BATH TUB/ SHOWER

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 CHAPTER 4: DRAINAGE SYSTEM

The drainage system is composed of the piping network within a structure which
conveys sewage, rainwater, or other wastes from their point of origin to a point of
disposal, such as a public sewer or a private treatment facility (septic tank). This system
is often known as the DWV System (Drainage, Waste and Vent). The complete
drainage system is subdivided into four (4) sub-systems, as follows.

1. SOIL DRAINAGE SYSTEM- The piping that conveys the discharge of water
closets or fixtures having similar functions (containing fecal matter), with or
without the discharges from other fixtures.

2. WASTE DRAINAGE SYTEM or SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM- The piping

that receives the liquid discharge, from plumbing fixtures other than those fixtures
(water closets) receiving fecal matter. This piping is free of fecal flow.

3. STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM- The piping system that receives clear water
drainage from leaders, downspouts, surface run-off, ground water, subsurface
water, condensate water, cooling water or other similar discharges and conveys
them to the point of disposal. All sanitary wastes must be excluded.

4. VENT SYSTEM- the piping system that receives a flow or air to or from a
drainage system or to provide a circulation of air within such system to protect
trap seals from siphonage or back pressure.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROPERLY DESIGNED DRAINAGE SYSTEM

a. The piping must be air tight, gas tight and water tight.

b. Each plumbing fixture, except those with integral traps, shall be separately
trapped by an approved type water seal trap. This is to prevent odor-laden and
germ-laden to rise out of the drainage system and contaminate the surrounding
air in the room.

c. Each plumbing fixture trap shall be provided with vent pipes. This is to protect the
drainage system against siphonage and back pressure and to assure air
circulation throughout the drainage system.

d. A cleanout, easily accessible, shall be provided for inspection or cleaning of the

pipe run. The location of the cleanout shall be:
- At the upper end of every horizontal waste or soil pipe.
- At every change of horizontal direction of not more than 22.5
degrees

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 - Within 1.5 m (5’) inside the property line before the house sewer
connection
- At every 15m (50’) to a horizontal run of a soil or waste pipe

e. All horizontal piping shall be run in practical alignment and at a uniform grade of
not less than 2% or 2 cm per meter toward the point of disposal.

f. All horizontal piping shall be supported and anchored at intervals not to exceed 3
meters.

g. Vertical piping shall be secured at sufficiently close intervals to keep the pipe in
alignment. Stacks shall be properly supported at their bases.

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DEFINITION FROM NPC 1999 EDITION

HOUSE / BUILDING DRAIN- part of the lowest horizontal piping of a plumbing system,
which receives the discharges from the soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside of a
building and conveys it to the house sewer outside of the building.

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HOUSE / BUILDING SEWER - extends from the house drain at a point 0.60 meters
from the outside face of the foundation wall of a building to the junction with the street
sewer or to any point of discharge, and conveying the drainage of one building site. No
house/building sewer shall be smaller than 150mm in diameter, nor less in size than the
house/building drain

WASTE PIPE - conveys only wastewater or liquid waste free of fecal matter.

SOIL PIPE- any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or fixtures
having similar functions, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the building
drain or building sewer.

SOIL STACK PIPE- a vertical soil pipe conveying fecal matter and waste water.

VENT PIPE - used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system and for
relieving the negative pressure exerted on trap seals.

VENT STACK- the vertical vent pipe installed primarily for providing circulation of air to
and from any part of the soil, waste of the drainage system.

SEPTIC TANK- A watertight covered receptacle designed and constructed to receive

the discharge of sewage from a building sewer, separate solids from the liquid, digest
organic matter and store digested solids the clarified liquids to discharge for final
disposal.

PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM- a septic tank with the effluent discharging
into a subsurface disposal field, seepage pits or of such other facilities or may be
permitted by the plumbing code.

ROOF GUTTER- the water collector at the eaves of the building.

DOWN SPOUT- A vertical pipe which conveys rain water, also known as conductor or
rain water.

STORM DRAIN- Receives storm water , clear, rain or surface-water waste (SD)

CATCH BASIN- A receptacle in which liquids are retained for a sufficient period of time
to allow materials to settle to deposit.

TRAP- A fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when properly vented, a
liquid seal which prevents the backflow of foul air or methane gas without materially
affecting the flow of sewage or waste water through it.

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MATERIALS USED FOR THE PLUMBING DRAINAGE SYSTEM APPROVED BY
THE 1999 NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE.

EXCRETA DRAINAGE PIPING

1. Cast iron
2. Ductile iron
3. Galvanized steel (shall not be used underground. Kept at least 152mm above
ground)
4. Galvanized wrought iron (shall not be used underground. Kept at least 152mm
above ground)
5. Lead
6. Copper
7. Brass
8. Series 1000, pvc, dmv
9. Extra strength vitrified clay pipe (shall not be used above ground. At least
300mm below finish ground level.)
10. Approved material having smooth and uniform bore

NOTE: ABS and PVC DWV can be used in high rise buildings at the discretion of the
RMP and with the full consent of the owner.

DRAINAGE FITTING

1. Cast Iron
2. Malleable
3. Lead
4. Brass
5. Copper
6. ABS
7. PVC
8. Vitrified clay

VENT PIPES

1. Cast iron
2. Ductile cast iron
3. Galvanized steel
4. Galvanized wrought iron
5. Lead
6. Copper
7. Brass
8. Schedule 40, ABS, DWV
9. Series 1000, PVC, DWV

VENT STACKS

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 1. Copper
2. Cast iron
3. Galvanized wrought iron
4. PVC

VENT FITTINGS

1. Cast Iron
2. Galvanized malleable iron
3. Galvanized steel
4. Lead
5. Copper
6. Brass
7. ABS
8. PVC

DOWN SPOUT (INTERIOR)

1. Cast iron
2. Galvanized steel
3. Iron
4. Brass
5. Copper
6. Lead
7. Sched 40, ABS, DMV
8. Series 1000, PVC, DWV

DOWNSPOUT (MEDIUM HEIGHT BUILDING)

1. G.I. pipe, sch. 30

2. CISP, S.W.
3. Copper tube, type DWV
4. Sch. 40, ABS, DWV
5. Series 1000, PVC, DWV

DOWN SPOUT (EXTERIOR/ LOW HT. BLDG)

1. 26 GA, Galvanized sheet metal with steel pipe or cast iron at its lowest section
draining to the catch basin.

DOWN SPOUT (HIGH RISE)

1. Shall be of stronger pipe materials to resist the high hydrostatic pressure.

ROOF DRAIN

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 1. Cast iron
2. Copper
3. Other corrosion resistant materials
TRAPS (SEC. 1003 NPC 1999)
1. ABS
2. Cast brass
3. Cast iron
4. Lead
5. PVC

Figure 2- The function of the trap and one of the several functions of a vent preventing
siphonage.

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LOSS OF TRAP SEAL- This failure can be attributed directly to inadequate ventilation
of the trap and the subsequent minus and plus pressures which occur in the piping
system. See figure 3.

Five (5) Cause of Trap Seal Loss

1. Siphonage- The withdrawal of a liquid from a trap due to a suction caused by liquid flow
in a pipe.
a. Direct Self- siphonage

b. Indirect or Momentum Siphonage

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 2. Back Pressure- pressure developed in opposition to the flow of liquid in a pipe due to
friction, gravity or some other restriction to flow of the conveyed fluid. Excessive pressure
at the lowest branch causing trap seal to look for opening.

3. Evaporation- Occurs when a fixture is not used for a long time. A Deep seal is the best
solution but clogs the pipe due to accumulated solid wastes.
4. Capillary Attraction- foreign objects in the traps absorbing trap seal

5. Wind Effects- strong winds through the vent system forcing water out of the trap

SUPPORTS- are devices for holding and securing pipes and fixtures to walls, ceiling,
floors or structural members. Supports include hangers, anchors, brackets, and cradles.

INDIRECT WASTE PIPING (Section 810 NPC 1999)

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  The drains of the following equipments shall not be directly connected to any soil,
waste and vent pipes.

1. Evaporative cooler
2. Air Washer
3. Air Conditioner
4. Cold Storage Room
5. Refrigerator
6. Cooling Counter
7. Food and Drinks Storage
8. Culinary/ Dishwashing Sink for food preparation Room
 Cooling and air conditioning equipments may be separated by an *airbreak.
 Food equipments shall be separated from the drainage system by a full *airgap.

*Airbreak- a physical separation, which may be a low inlet into the indirect waste
receptor from the fixture, appliance or device indirectly connected, at least 25mm.

*Airgap, drainage.- the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere
between the lowest opening from any pipe, plumbing fixture, appliance or appurtenance
conveying waste to the flood level rim of the receptor.

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DRAINAGE, WASTE AND VENT (DWV) PIPING SYSTEM

The drainage system is composed of groups of pipes and fittings that convey waste
from the building to the proper means of disposal system.

1. Building Sewer- That part of the horizontal piping of a drainage system which
system which extends from the end of the building and which receives the
discharge of the building drain and conveys it to the public sewer, private sewer,
individual sewage disposal system or other point of disposal.
2. Building drain- the part of the lowest horizontal piping of a plumbing system
which receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside of
a building and conveys it to the house sewer.
3. Sewage Disposal System. A system for the treatment and disposal of domestic
sewage by means of a septic tank, cesspool, or mechanical treatment, all
designed to serve a single establishment, development or building.
The drainage piping system contains fittings that serve as drains, traps and vents.

Drains- fittings used for draining fluid from point of use to the piping system.

Traps- fittings or device designed and constructed to provide a liquid seal which prevent
the back passage of air without materially affecting the flow of sewage or water through
it.
Vents-pipes and fittings installed in the system to provide air circulation so as to protect
trap seals from siphonage and back pressure.

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TYPES OF TRAP COMMONLY USED IN RESIDENTIAL FIXTURES

1. P- Trap used at lavatories, sinks, floor drain and scuppers.

2. Drum Trap used at bathtubs and bidets
3. House Trap
4. Other Appliances
a. Back flow valve
b. Flow control valve
c. Grease trap/ grease interceptor

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Drum Trap- A cylindrical trap
commonly used on the drain pipe
from a bathtub or under the
bathroom floor.

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 Back Flow Valve- Device
that prevents the reversal of
flow which might flood and
cause damage to the
building.

SIZESS AND CAPACITIES OF GREASE TRAPS

SIZES DIMENSIONS PIPE SIZE INLET FLOW RATE

(mm) AND OUTLET
LxWxH (mmФ) GPM LPS
- 279 Ф x 216 51 2 0.13
- 301Ф x 203 51 3 0.19
- 330Ф x 241 51 4 0.25
- 356 x 279 51 5 0.32
100 381 x 305 x 283 51 7 0.44
200 406 x 356 x 298 51 10 0.63
300 470 x 400 x 302 51 15 0.95
400 629 x 495 x 381 51 20 1.26
500 699 x 429 x 441 76 25 1.8
600 762 x 470 x 470 76 35 2.21
700 832 x 502 x 518 76 50-55 3.15
800 873 x 559 x 584 76 House Trap-75 a device 4.73
900 902 x 724 x 890 76 installed to prevent
95 6.00
1000 1083 x 851 x 953 76 circulation of100
air between the6.31
1100 1248 x 1016 x 1006 76 drainage of the
125building and 7.89
1200 1422 x 1054 x 1029 102 the building sewer.
150 9.46
1300 1549 x 1105 x 1156 102 200 12.62
1400 1800 x 1308 x 1270 102-127 250 15.77
1500 2029 x 1486 x 1416 127-152 300 18.93

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Note: Minimum height of 89mm required from cover of grease trap to bottom of fixtures
served.

Source: Metma Trading and Industrial corporation

CAT. No. 1005
POT. No. 24187

FREE LEVEL HANDLE DRAIN FLOW CONTROL VALVE IS

(METMA BRAND) RECOMMENDED FOR
INSTALLATION BEWEEN
USING FREE LEVEL HANDLE FREE LEVEL HANDLE DRAIN
DRAIN IS FOR EASY AND GREASE TRAP TO
DRIPPING OF WASTE PREVENT FATS FROM
WATER FROM KITCHEN CLOGGING INTO PIPES.
SINK.

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 GREASE TRAP. A DEVICE FOR
REMOVING FAT AND GREASE
FROM WASTE WATER BY
ALLOWING THE RETAINED
LIQUID TO COOL AND THE
GREASE TO SOLIDIFY; THEN
THE GREASE IS SEPARATED BY
FLOATATION; IT RISES TO THE
TOP OF THE TRAP, WHERE IT IS
HELD. THE PRIME PURPOSE OF
A GREASE TRAP IS TO ASSURE
A FREE FLOWING DRAINAGE
THROUGH PIPE LINES AT ALL
TIMES BY INTERCEPTING,
ACCUMULATING AND
RECOVERING GLOBULES OF
GREASE FAT AND OILS FROM
WASTE WATER.

GREASE TRAP/ GREASE INTERCEPTOR

NOTE:
Grease trap is not required for individual dwelling units or for any private living
quarters. (sec. 1011.1, NPC 1999)
: No food waste disposal unit shall be connected to or discharged into any grease
trap. (Sec 1013, NPC 1999)

SIZING OF GRESE INTERCEPTORS (TABLE 10-4, NPC 1999)

C= M x W x R x F NOTE:
1 Cubic meter= 264 gallons

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WHERE:

C= size of grease interceptors (liquid capacity)

M= Number of meals served at peak hour

R= Waste flow rate;

• With dishwashing machine  6 gallon flow (per meal/ day)
• Without dishwashing machine  5 gallon flow (per meal/ day)
• Single service kitchen  2 gallon flow (per meal/ day)
• Food waste disposer  1 gallon flow (per meal/ day)
• Hospital kitchen  25 gallon / bed / day

F= Storage Factors
• Fully equipped commercial kitchen
8 hour operation: 1
18 hour operation: 2
24 hour operation: 3
• Single service kitchen: 1.5

SAMPLE PROBLEM;

Determine the capacity and volume of the grease trap for a canteen that serves
an average of 50 meals a day that is open from 11:00 am to 7:00pm.

 SOLUTION: S= M x W x R x F = 50 x 5 x 2.5 x 1

S= ? = 625 gallons
M= 50 meals
W=5 cal/ meal/ day
R= 2.5 hours
F= 1

Solve for volume of grease trap (V) m3 (cubic meter)

V= 625/ 264 = 2.37 cubic meter  volume of grease trap

OTHER METHODS USED FOR SIZING THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR

• For grease traps the serve non-scheduled meals to a nonspecific number of

occupants, as in restaurants, fast foods services and luncheonettes;

C = 0.09 (K x N x H x G x S)

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Where:

C= Liquid capacity
K= Facility access coefficient
= 1.25 for freeways
= 1.00 for recreation areas
= 0.80 for main highways
= 0.5 for lesser roads
N= number of seats (use fractional value if occupancy is rarely full)
H= Number of hours per day of operation
G= Waste flow rate (general value is 4.5 Gals)
S= Sewage capacity factor
= 1.7 for outflow to public sewer
= 2.5 for outflow to opposite disposal
• For grease traps that serve scheduled meals to a specific number of occupants
as in hospitals , nursing homes and schools;

C= 0.14 (M x G x S)

Where;

M= number of scheduled meals served per day; 1, 2 or 3

TYPES OF VENTS

1. Main soil and waste vent

2. Main vent
3. Individual vent or back vent
4. Unit vent
5. Circuit vent or loop vent
6. Relief vent
7. Yoke vent
8. Wet vent
9. Looped vent
10. Utility vent

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 Individual vent or back vent. The portion of the
vent pipe system which serves a single fixture.

Main soil and waste vent. The portion of

soil stack pipe above the highest installed
fixture branch extending through the roof.

Main vent. The principal portion of the vent

pipe system to which vent braches may be Unit vent. The portion of the vent pipe system
connected. It serves as a collecting vent which ventilates two fixture of similar design
line. installed on opposite sides of a partition.

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 The vent stack is
installed between
the 2nd and 3rd fixture
as a precaution. In
the case the soil
branch becomes
clogged, the 3rd
fixture scours the
pipe of fecal waste
which may obstruct
the vent.

Circuit vent or loop vent. The portion of the drainage system which ventilates two or
more fixture traps that discharge into a soil or waste branch.

SOIL APPLICATION RATE

PERCOLATION (GPD/ SQ. METER)
RATE (25mm) (1”)
1 minute 57.00
2 minutes 46.22
5 34.40
10 24.73

15 19.35
20 16.12
30 11.83 field area:
Disposal
A= (1.50 + 25 + 1.50) 1.80
45 8.60
A= 50.4 m2 < 70 m2 (rule of thumb)
60 * Revise
5.34 distance of trenches 56
D= 70/ 28 = 2.5 m
Relief Vent. The portion of the vent pipe installation that permits additional circulation of air
around the drainage pipes to eliminate back pressure and retardation of waste flow.

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 CHAPTER 5: SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
To protect water resources and the greater environment, all waste from buildings
and industrial processes must be treated to meet certain standards of quality. Domestic
sewage from dwellings and DWV systems in buildings are permitted to be discharged
into the public sewers system, which provides the necessary treatment prior to tits
discharge into nature.

Water Treatment and Disposal

Basic Purposes of sewage treatment

1. To destroy pathogenic micro organisms. Pathogens are disease-causing

bacteria.
2. To remove most suspended and dissolved biodegradable organic materials.

Raw or untreated sewage is mostly pure water since it comprises about 99.9% water
and only about 0.1% impurities. However, sewage contains biodegradable organic
material, which is very likely to contain pathogenic micro organisms.

The amount of pathogens in the waste water is expected to be proportional to the

concentration of fecal coliform bacterium cal E. coli (Escherichia coli). The E. coli
concentration in raw sanitary sewage is about 1 billion/ liter, but it is not a pathogen. In
fact, our bowels will not function properly without it, but as an indicator organism, the
presence of E. coli indicates that water is contaminated with fecal wastes and
pathogens maybe present. DENR standard is 10,000 MPN/ 100ml.

• For water to be safe for drinking the E. coli count shall not be more than 1 E. coli
per 100ml (about 0.4 cup) of water.
• For water to be considered safe for swimming the E. coli shall be more than 200
E. coli per 100ml of water.

Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD). The measure of the strength of the sewage in
relation to the total amount of organic material it contains. Untreated domestic sanitary
sewage has an average BOD of about 200mg/ liter. DENR standard is 50 mg/ liter.

Total Suspended Solids (TSS). The measure of the strength of the sewage in relation
to the total amount of suspended solids. Untreated domestic sanitary sewage has an
average TSS of 240 mg/ liter.

Another group of impurities that is of major significance in waste water is the

compounds of nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) from plant nutrients. Raw sanitary
sewage contains an average of 35mg/ liter of nitrogen and 10 mg/liter of phosphorous.

THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PROCESS

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The sewage treatment process may be divided into four major steps:

1. Preliminary treatment. 35% of BOD and 60% of TSS are removed.

2. Primary Treatment, which is subdivided into:
• Sedimentation and retention: raw sewage is retained for the preliminary
separation of indigestible solids and the start of aerobic action.
• Aeration: introduction of air through natural convection or mechanical
blowers to accelerate the decomposition of organic matters.
• Skimming: Removal of scum that floats on top of the partially treated
sewage.
• Sludge Removal: disposal of heavy sludge at the bottom of treated
sewage.
In the primary treatment, 85% of BOD and 85% TSS are removed.
3. Secondary Treatment, namely, the removal of colloidal and dissolved organic
material.
4. Tertiary Treatment, that is, the removal of dissolved nitrogen and phosphorous
and disinfection of effluent by the addition of chemicals, such as chlorine (10
mg/liter).

Sewage Treatment Plants

The design of sewage treatment plants for large buildings, building complexes and
municipalities follows precisely the same processes described above. However, modern
treatment plants do require considerable mechanized equipment and controls in order
to be efficient and reliable. Sanitary Engineers or Plumbing Engineers who specialized
in the subject do the design of these treatment plants.

Following are the definitions of some commonly used terms related to the subject of
sewage treatment methods and disposal processes:

1. Digestion- That portion of the sewage treatment process in which biochemical

decomposition of organic matter takes place, resulting in the formation of simple
organic and mineral substances. Also known as aerobic (bacterial) digestion.
2. Influent- Untreated sewage flowing into a treatment system.
3. Effluent- Treated or partially treated sewage flowing out of a treatment system.
4. Sedimentation- Formation of layers of heavy particles in the influent
5. Aerobic (bacterial) digestion- Digestion of the waste through the natural bacteria
digestive action in a tank or chamber.
6. Active Sludge- The sewage sediment, rich in destructive bacteria, which can be
used to break down fresh sewage more quickly.
7. Filtration- a means of filtering out any solid matter from the effluent.
8. Disinfection- A process to disinfect the effluent with chemicals.
9. Percolation- the flow or trickling of a liquid downward through a filtering medium.

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CHAPTER 6: PLUMBING MATERIALS DRAINAGE PIPES AND
FITTINGS
Drainage pipe. This is the pipe that conveys waste from the building to an approved
point of disposal.

Drainage Fittings. This are pipe accessories in the drainage system such as a
coupling, bend, wye, etc; used to join two or more pipes together or to change their
directions.

TYPES OF DRAINAGE PIPES

1. Waste pipe
2. Soil pipe
3. Storm pipe
4. Vent pipe

1. Waste pipe. The pipe which carries only liquid waste, free of human excrement
or fecal matter.
2. Soil pipe- the pipe which carries the waste from water closets, urinals or fixtures
of similar function to the building drain. This contains human excrements.
3. Storm pipe- the pipe which convey rainwater from the roof gutter and down
spout to the building storm drain.
4. Vent pipe- the pipe connected to the drainage system that conveys air to and
from the system and keep the water from being siphoned from the trap.

Branch- is the drainage pipe that runs horizontally.

Stack- is the vertical drainage pipe.

The selection of piping materials for the drainage system depends on the following:

1. Pressure 5. Initial cost

2. Velocity 6. Installation cost
3. Temperature 7. Operating problem
4. Corrosiveness of the medium conveyed within

Common drainage pipes and fittings materials used

a. Asbestos Cement Pipe (ACP)

b. Cast Iron Soil Pipe (CISP)
c. Concrete pipe
d. Vitrified Clay Pipe
e. Plastic Pipe
i. Polyethylene (PE)
ii. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

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 iii. Acrylonitrile- Butadiene- Styrene (ABS)
f. Iron Pipe Size (IPS)- Iron, Steel, Brass
g. Lead
i. Safe spans is 10.56 kg/m2 and 1.6mm thick
ii. For flushing or vent terminals- 14.63 kg/ m2 and 1.2 mm thick
iii. Lead bends and lead trap shall not be less than 3.2mm in wall thickness.

ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE

This type of pipe is made of asbestos fibers combined under pressure with Portland
cement and silica to form a dense and homogeneous material. It is dense cured for
strength.

TYPES OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE

1. Pressure A.C. Pipe- is used for sewer mains, industrial effluent and process
piping, working pressure ranges at 100, 150, and 200 psi.
2. Non-pressure A.C. Pipe- is used for sewer casings for electric cables and as
storm drains.

Properties:
Diameter: 75mm (3’) to 900 mm (13’)
Length: 3.00m (10’) or 4.00m (13’)
For 75, 100, 150mm.
4.00m (13’) for 200mm. (8”0
Through 900 mm. (36”)
Grades: 1500, 2400, 3000, 4000 and 5000
Lbs/ft.
Joints: rubber gasket joint and cement joint

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Note:
Asbestos cement pipe (ACP) is remarkably suited for embedment in concrete
structure since both materials have the same properties.

COMMON TYPES OF PIPE FITTINGS

1. Bends (elbows)- are used to complete change of direction in soil, waste and
drain lines in horizontal, vertical and diagonal directions.
2. Y (wye) branches- are used for change of direction (diagonal) and branch
connections of soil, waste and drain pipes.
3. T (tee) branches- are used to join 3 or 4 pipes at perpendicular directions.

CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

Cast iron soil pipe (CISP) is made from an alloy of iron, carbon and silicon, with the
controlled amounts of manganese, sulfur and phosphorous. This is primarily used for
sanitary drain, waste and storm systems.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

1. Class A- extra heavy (xh)- is often used for underground applications.

2. Class B- Service weight (SV)- is used for general building installations.

TYPES OF CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

1. Single hub- is equipped with one hub and one spigot end and used in the
installation of plumbing in its full length.

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 2. Double hub- is constructed with a hub on each end so it may be cut into two
pieces when a short piece of pipe is needed.
3. Hubless (no hub)- there is no hub on either ends of the pipe, it is used in lieu of
the single hub calking of the pipe is difficult.

PROPERTIES

• Available diameter (Nom. I.D.)

2”, 3 ”, 4”, 5”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 15”
• Hydrostatic Test:
50 psi for service weight
100 psi for extra heavy

• Length: 5’ and 10’

TYPES OF JOINTS FOR CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

1. Lead and Oakum (calk joint)

2. Neoprene Compression gasket
3. Stainless Steel Couplings (for Hubless pipe)

*Oakum- a hemp treated with pitch to make it moisture proof and resistant to the
elements contained in the waste.

*Calking- plugging an opening with oakum and lead that are pounded into place.

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*HUB- that portion of the pipe which, for a short distance, is sufficiently enlarged to
receive the end of another pipe of the same diameter for the purpose of making a joint.
It is also known as Bell.

*SPIGOT- the end of the pipe that fits into a bell or spigot.

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FITTINGS FOR CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

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CONCRETE PIPE

Concrete pipe is cast in metal molds and compacted by tamping or spinning the molds
(centrifugal casting).

TYPES OF CONCRETE PIPE

1. Non-reinforced concrete pipe- is used for drainage, sewer lines and for gravity-
flow water supply lines if the joints are carefully made. Diameters available range
from 100mm. (4”) to 900mm (36”).
2. Reinforced concrete pipe (RCP)- is made by the addition of steel wire or steel
bars and is primarily used for sewage and storm drainage. Diameters available
range from 300mm (12”) to 3600mm (144”)

VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE

Vitrified clay pipe is extruded from a suitable grade of shale or clay and fired in kilns
producing an extremely hard and dense corrosion resistant material. It is generally used
for underground public sewers, house sewers, drainage (sanitary and storm) systems
and for industrial wastes such as acids.

Vitrified clay pipe is suitable for most gravity-flow systems and is not intended for
pressure service. It is brittle and cracks when laid on unstable ground or base.

PROPERTIES
*Diameter- 100mm (4”) to 1050 mm (42”)
*Grades- standard
- extra strength
- perforated
*Joints - cement joint
- pre-fabricated compression seals

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PLASTIC PIPES

Plastic pipe is available in compositions designed for various applications including

drain, waste and vent. (DWV)

BASIC TYPES OF PLASTIC PIPE

1. Thermosel Plastic- has the property of being permanently rigid. Epoxy and fiber
glass are example of this.
2. Thermo Plastic- is a material having the property of softening when heated and
hardening when cooled.

TYPES OF PLASTIC PIPES FOR DRAINAGE SYSTEM

1. Polyethylene (PE)- the high density P.E. spiral pipe (HDPE) is used as drainage
and sewer pipe for housing complex, playground, golf course, industrial farm and
stock farm.
It is sufficiently flexible to follow ground contours of snake
around obstacles.

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Properties
*Diameter- 100mm (4’) to 900mm (36”)
*Color- black
*Joint- Screw-type couplings
*Brand- Atlanta

HIDE PIPE FITTINGS

2. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)- is a thermoplastic type which is composed of

molecules of polymers. Each molecule is a long chain made of carbon, hydrogen
and other atoms which are melted down and molded.

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TYPES OF PVC PIPES USED FOR DRAINAGE

1. uPVC Sanitary pipes (unplasticized)- (DWV) is designed for above and

underground sanitary piping system. It is ideal for drain, waste and vent
installation.
2. uPVC Sewer Pipe- can be used for main sewer system and other underground
waste piping system which requires big diameter pipes.

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 CHAPTER 7: BASIC PLUMBING TOOLS FOR DRAINAGE
PIPES AND FITTINGS

THE COMMON TOOLS USED IN THE DRAINAGE PIPES AND FIITINGS ARE:

1. Hacksaw
2. Closet auger
3. Plunger
4. Rule
5. Blow torch
6. Lead pot
7. Pouring ladle Rule/ Push-pull tape. This is
8. Joint runner used to measure pipes to be Blow Torch- this is used as a
9. Ball peen hammer cut and for measuring the run of source of heat when melting
10. Cold chisel the pipes. lead and heating the soldering
11. Caulking irons copper for calk joint.
12. Soldering copper
13. Tin snip
14. Plumb bob
15. Plumb level
16. File

Lead Pot. This is used as a Pouring Ladle- this is used for

vessel for holding lead to be scooping up melted lead to be
melted. This is also known poured into cast iron soil pipes
as Melting Pot. to make a calk joint.
Hacksaw. This is used for
cutting pipes.

Joint runner. This is used to

close the gap between the hub Ball Peen hammer- this is
and the spigot of a cast iron used for caulking.
soil pipe while molten lead is
poured into the joint of a
Closet Auger. This is used for horizontal pipe run. This is also
removing clogs in drain pipes, known as Pouring rope.
usually at water closet, urinal
and lavatory stoppage.
Gold chisel- this is used for
cutting cast iron pipes and for
boring holes.

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Tin snip. This is used for
caulking oakum and lead for
cutting G.I. sheets for straps to
bed and spigot joints.
anchor pipes.
Plunger. This is used to clear the
trap at floor drains, or minor
obstructions through a pumping
action. This is also known as
Plumber’s friend or Plumber’s
helper.
Soldering Copper. This is
used for soldering lead on Plumb Level. This is used to
flashing of vent pipes on G.I. establish and guide grades on
Roofing. horizontal drain pipe runs.
File. This is used to remove
the burrs of cut pipes.

Plumb Bob. This is used for

establishing vertical runs for
pipes.

CHAPTER 8: WATER SUPPLY SOURCES

Providing water in buildings is one of the most critical utility requirements. A building
without water supply is unfit for human habitation.

Generally speaking, potable water is supplied from a local utility through a public water
system.

For buildings without public water system, an alternative source of water must be
considered, such as springs, wells and rain water.

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SPRING WATER SOURCE

In most conditions, springs are shallow wells with water supply just a few meters from
the ground surface. If this is the source of domestic water supply, careful attention must
be given to yield and purify. The flow may stop during dry season or surface water may
get contaminated.

Spring water can be developed so as to secure maximum protection from contamination

by excavating sufficiently to locate the true spring openings and to insure a secure
foundation for the encasing structure. This structure is known as a spring box which
serves as a collector for spring water. Water collected from the spring box flows to a
larger storage tank and then to the distribution pipes.

The determination of the yield of the spring water source employs a very simple
procedure. They are as follows:

1. Channel the flow of the spring into a collection basin. Make sure that the basin
collects all available flow.
2. Place an overflow pipe through the dam so that the collected water flows freely
through the pipe. There should be no leakage around the pipe.
3. Put a bucket of known volume (for example, a 10-liter bucket) under the overflow
pipe to catch the flow.
4. With a watch, measure the amount of time it takes to fill the bucket. At this
instance, the rate of flow can be determined.
5. Check the rate of flow per day if it is sufficient to supply the daily water demand
of the occupants.

SAMPLE PROBLEMS (DETERMINATION OF SPRING YIELD)

It takes a spring 60 seconds to fill a 10-liter bucket. Determine if its daily yield is
sufficient to the water demand of the community of 200 people. The average daily water
consumption per person is 60 liters.

Solution:

 Determine the rate of flow ( in liters/ second)

Rate of Flow= 10 liters = 0.16 liters/ second

60 seconds

 Determine the daily yield ( liters/day)

Daily yield= 0.16 liter x 60 seconds x 60 minutes x 24 hours

Second 1 minute 1 hour 1 day
= 13, 824 liters per day

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  Determine total daily water demand

Total demand= 200 persons x 60 liters/ person / day

= 12,000 liters per day

Therefore, the spring with the daily flow of 13,824 liters can sufficiently meet the
demand of the community of 200 people.

WELLS

Wells are holes or shafts sunk into the earth to obtain water from an aquifer. An aquifer
is a water-bearing formation of gravel, permeable rock or sand that is capable of
providing water, in usable quantities, to springs or wells.

The design and proper construction of a well require scientific knowledge of

hydrogeology, common sense and practical experience.

The types of wells generally refer to the method of its construction, which are:

1. Dub
2. Bored
3. Driven
4. Drilled
a. Percussion or standard
b. Rotary
c. Reverse-circulation rotary
d. Jetting

1. Dug wells- These are wells 60 centimeters or more in diameter dug through
the soft upper soil. The sides may be of masonry or concrete to prevent from caving-in.
It is necessary that the well should be impervious to a depth of at least 3 meters.

2. Bored wells – these are constructed using either hand or power driven earth
auger. A well casing is lowered to the bottom of the hole. After the boring is complete,
cement grout is poured to fill the gap between the bored hole and the well casing. This
is to prevent contamination.

3. Driven wells- a driven well is done by forcing into the earth a 60 to 90

centimeter long piece of perforated steel tube attached to a pointed screen called a
“drive point”. This type of well varies from 32 mm diameter at a depth of 3 to 12 meters.

4. Drilled Wells- A drilling rig is used to drill the well hole and then a casing or
tubular pipe is forced down the hole to prevent it from caving-in. when a water-bearing
stratum of sufficient capacity is found, a well screen is set in place to permit the water to
flow into the casing and to hold back the fine material. The depth of this well is limited

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down to 450 meters.

RAIN WATER SOURCE

In terms of resource conservation, rainwater is an attractive alternative. Rain water is

soft and is near to the purest state in the hydrological cycle. However, air pollution
causes rainwater to be acidic which corrode non-ferrous pipes and cause rusting and
clogging of steel pipes.

In spite of these conditions, rainwater collection system remains a viable water source
alternative. This system typically employ a cistern or covered reservoir tanks to store
water collected from roofs or other relatively clean, impervious surfaces. The collected
rain can be used for flushing water closets and urinals, as well as for landscape
purposes wherein potable water is not necessary.

The city council of Cebu promulgated City Ordinance No. 1711 otherwise known as the
“water conservation and Flood Prevention ordinance”. This ordinance requires all
projects to provide a permanent rainwater tank or container proportionate to the roof
area. These are stated as follows:

A. For commercial, Industrial and Institutional buildings

One cubic meter of tank/ container for every fifteen (15) square meters of roof
area and deck, up to a maximum of seven (7) cubic meters.

B. For Residential Buildings (Php 500,000.00 and above project cost)

One cubic meter of tank/ container for every fifteen (15) square meters of roof
area and deck, up to a maximum of three (3) cubic meters.

SIZING OF RAIN WATER CISTERN

There are two methods that can be used in determining the size of the storage tank for
rain water:

1. The use of Cebu city Ordinance 1711 which states that for every fifteen (15)
square meter of roof area, one (1) cubic meter of rain water can be collected.
This is the short method of sizing the cistern.
2. The use of the rain fall data of the locality. This is the long method of determining
the size of the cistern.

SAMPLE PROBLEM1: SIZING OF RAINWATER CISTERN BY LOCAL RAINFALL

DATA

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 As part of the design problem, it was required that 5 water closets, 2 urinals and
2 slop sinks of a school building in Cebu city be provided with an alternative source of
water supply, specifically from rainfall catchment. Your are to determine the size of the
rainwater cistern based on the following givens or assumptions:

1. Water closets shall be flush tank types

2. Rainfall data of Cebu is available from PAGASA
3. Roof area is 1,000 square meter.
4. Capacity of cistern to satisfy 30 minute duration of water demand
5. Rainfall catchment efficiency is 80%.

Solution

1. Solving for rainwater demand load

Water closet: 5 x 5 WSFU = 25

Urinal : 2 x 5 WSFU = 10
Slop Sink : 2 x 10 WSFU= 20
Total demand= 55 WSFU

 From tables of valves, the equivalent for 55 WSFU is 29 GPM

 The estimate daily demand is:

Daily demand = 29 gallons x 30 mins. = 870 gallons

Mins
 The estimated annual demand is:

Annual Demand= 870 gallons/ day x 365 days = 317,550 gallons

Or 1,201,926.75 liters
 The estimated average monthly demand is:

1,201,926.75 liters / 12 = 100,160.56

Or
100.16 cubic meters

2. Determining the rain fall data from PAGASA ( average precipitation rate in
millimeters)
January 109.00m July 196.70
February 71.10 August 152.70
March 54.60 September 186.70
April 58.60 October 201.40
May 120.90 November 162.30
June 177.00 December 137.70

Average annual rainfall: 1628.70 mm

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 3. Solving for the amount of available rain water per month:

Available rain water = monthly rain fall x roof area x 80%

Therefore:

January 109.00 x 1000 x 0.80 87, 200 liters

February 71.10 x 1000 x 0.80 56, 880
March 54.60 x 800 43,680
April 58.60 x800 46,880
May 120.90 x 800 96,720
June 177.00 x 800 141,600
July 197.70 x 800 157,360
August 152.70 x 800 122,160
September 186.70 x 800 149,360
October 201.40 x 800 161,120
November 162.30 x 800 129,840
December 137.70 x 800 110,160
TOTAL 1,302,960 liters

Average Monthly supply: 1,302, 960 / 12 = 108,580 liters

4. Add the available rain water cumulatively

January 87,200 liters July 630,320

February 144,080 August 752,480
March 187,760 September 901,840
April 234,640 October 1,062,960
May 331,360 November 1,192,800
June 472,960 December 1,302,960

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Definition

The domestic cold water supply of the plumbing system consists of the piping and
fittings which supply cold water from the building water supply to the fixtures, such as
lavatories, bath, tubs, water closets and kitchen sinks. This is also known as water
distribution system.

Elements of water Distribution system

1. Water service or house service

2. Water meter
3. Horizontal supply main or distribution main
4. Riser
5. Fixture branches
6. Valves and control
7. Storage tanks

General types of water distribution system

1. Upfeed Distribution system

a. Direct
b. Pneumatic air-pressure system

2. Down feed distribution system

Materials for Mains, Risers and Branches

1. Galvanized Iron (G.I.) Pipes and fittings, schedule 40- is moderately corrosion
resistant and suitable for mildly acid water. It is connected to its fitting with
threaded connections. It is available in diameters form 12 mm (1/2”) to 300 mm
(12”) at a length of 6 meters (20 feet).
2. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Pipes and fittings, schedule 40- is economy and ease of
instruction make it popular, especially on low budget projects.
3. Polybutilyne (PB) pipe
4. Polyethylene (PE) pipe
5. Copper Pipes and Tubing
a. Type K- used primarily for underground water service. It is color-coded in
green.
b. Type L- is most popular for use in water supply system. It is color-coded in
blue.
c. Type M- it has the thinnest wall and is used where water pressure is not
too great. It is color-coded in red.

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Fittings

A variety of fittings must be used to install the piping in the project. Fittings are
accessories usually standardized, used for joining two or more pipes together.

Fittings include:
1. Nipple- a short of piece of pipe, threaded on the outside (male threads) at both
ends, used to join couplings or other fittings
a. Short nipple- below 75mm in length. Also known as shoulder nipple.
b. Long nipple- over 75mm in length.
c. Close nipple- where threading meet.
2. Couple- a short internally threaded (female thread) at both ends and used to
connect two pipes in straight line.
3. Elbow- a pipe fitting having a bend and makes an angle (90o or 45o) between
adjacent pipes for a change in direction. It is also known as ell or straight elbow.
a. Reducing elbow- Joins two pipes of different diameters at right angle of each
other. When specifying reducer fittings, the bigger diameter is stated first,
(followed by the smaller diameter. (example: reducing elbow, 25mm x 20mm)
b. Street elbow- an elbow fitting having a 45o or 90o bend with an inside thread
on one end and outside thread on the other. It is also known as service ell or
street ell.
4. Tee- a T-shaped pipe fitting that joins 3 or 4 pipes at perpendicular directions.
a. Straight tee c. reducing tee
b. Straight cross tee d. reducing cross tee

THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

ELEMENTS OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1. WATER SERVICE OR HOUSE SERVICE

2. WATER METER

3. HORIZONTAL SUPPLY MAIN OR DISTRIBUTION MAIN

4. RISERS

5. FIXTURES BRANCHES

6. VALVES AND CONTROLS

7. STORAGE TANKS

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CORPORATION COCK- a valve screwed into the street water main to supply the house
service connection.
GOOSE NECK- the part of a pipe curve like the neck of a goose, usually flexible.
CURB STOP- A control valve for the water supply of a building, usually placed in case of
emergency or should the water supply of the building be discontinued.

WATER CONNECTION DETAIL

WATER METER- a mechanical device used to measure the volume of water passing
through a pipe.
METER STOP- A valve placed at the street side of the water meter and serves as a
controlling device for the building installation.

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GENERAL TYPES OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

1. UPFEED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

a. Direct system
b. Pneumatic air-pressure system
2. DOWNFEED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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5. Reducer- a pipe coupling with inside threads, having one end with a smaller
diameter than the other and used for connecting pipes of different size. Both
openings have the same center line.

6. Bushing- a pipe fitting which is threaded on both the inside and the outside and
used to reduce the size of the pipe opening to receive a pipe or fitting of a
different size.

7. Plug- is used to close an opening in a fitting.

8. Cap- is used to close the end of a pipe.

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 9. Union- a three piece pipe fitting used to connect the ends of two pipes, neither of
which can be turned. It is also used on pipes that are to be taken down
occasionally. Its parts are:
a. Thread piece
b. Center piece
c. Shoulder piece

10. Flange- a ring shaped plate screwed on the end of a pipe and provided with
holes for bolts, to allow joining the pipe to a similarly equipped adjoining pipe.
The resulting joint is a flanged joint.

11. Extension Piece-

VALVES

Valves are used to control the flow of water throughout the supply system. The proper
location of valves simplifies repairs to the system, fixtures, or equipment being served.
There are usually valves at:
a. Risers
b. Branches
c. And pipes to individual fixture or equipment

• Types of valves
1. Gate valve
2. Globe valve
3. Check Valve
4. Angle valve
5. Ball valve/ stop cock
6. Faucet/ Bibb

TYPES OF PIPE JOINTS

1. Threaded joints- used in Galvanized Iron (G.I.) pipes and fittings. The thread
extensions of the G.I. pipe are as follows:
PIPE SIZE THREAD EXTENSION NO. OF THREAD PER
25MM (1”)
6mm (1/4”) 9mm (3/8”) 18
9mm (3/8”) 9mm (3/8”) 18
12mm (1/2”) 12mm (1/2”) 14
19mm (3/4”) 14mm (9/16”) 14
25mm (1”) 17mm (11/16”) 11 ½
32 mm (1 ¼”) 17mm (11/16”) 11½
37mm (1 ½”) 17mm (11/16”) 11½
50mm (2”) 19mm (3/4”) 11½

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 2. Solder joints- for rigid and flexible copper tubing.
3. Flared joints- for flexible copper tubing.
4. Solvent weld or cement joint for plastic pipe.

COUPLING- a short internally

threaded (female thread) at
NIPPLE- a short piece of pipe, threaded on the outside (male both ends and used to connect
threads) at both ends, used to join couplings or other fittings. two pipes in a straight line.

REDUCING ELBOW- joins two

ELBOW- a pipe fitting having a pipes of different diameters at STREET ELBOW- a pipe fitting
bend and makes an angle right angle of each other. having 45o and 90o bend with an
between adjacent pipes for a When specifying reducer fittings inside thread on one end and an
change in direction. the bigger is stated first, outside thread on the other.
followed by the smaller
Also know as ELL diameter. It is also known as SERVICE
(example: reducing elbow 25mm ELL or STREET ELL
x 20 mm)

REDUCER- a pipe coupling, with

inside threads, having one end
with smaller diameter than the
other and used for connecting
TEE- a t-shaped pipe fitting that joins 3 or 4 pipes at perpendicular
pipes of different size.
directions.
Both openings have the same
center line.

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BUSHING- a pipe
fitting which is PLUG- is used to close CAP- is used to close EXTENSION PIECE
threaded on both the an opening in a fitting. the end of a pipe
inside and the outside
and used to reduce
the size of the pipe
opening to receive a
pipe or fitting of a
different size

UNION- a three piece pipe fitting used to connect the ends of FLANGE- a ring sharped plate screwed
two pipes, neither of which can be turned. on the end of a pipe and provided with
It is also used on pipes that are to be taken down holes for bolts; to allow joining the pipe
Occasionally. to a similarly equipped adjoining pipe.

The resulting joint is a flanged joint.

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In the interest of economy and speed in delivery, it is recommended that

standard sizes of water supply tanks be used wherever possible.

• Types of Water supply storage tanks

1. Pressure tanks- used for hydro pneumatic water supply systems. These
are most advantageous used where the peak water demand rate is
relatively low, such as in small buildings.
2. Gravity tanks- are elevated tanks recommended for large buildings and
high peak water demand rates.
• Requirements for Water Supply Tank Design and Construction
1. Tanks should be designed and constructed so as to be:
a. Water tight
b. Vermin-proof
c. Corrosion resistant
d. Capable of withstanding the pressure under which they are to be
operated
e. Provided with safe and easy means of access for inspection
2. The capacity of any single tank in or on a building shall not exceed
113,000 liters (30,000 gallons) or 113 cubic meters.
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automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed to furnish
water in sufficient quantity and pressure for such systems.
5. The gravity tanks shall be provided with the following pipes:
a. Intel Pipe- located not less than 100mm (4”) above the top of the
overflow pipe.
b. Overflow Pipe- shall be at least one pipe size larger than the inlet pipe
and not less than the sizes given in Table 1. Overflow pipe shall
discharge above and within 150mm (6”) of a roof or catch basin.
c. Emptying Pipe- shall be located and arranged so as to prevent
damage from water discharged. Sizes shall be in accordance to the
sizes given in Table 2.
d. Outlet Pipe- connected to the down feed pipe and sized according to
the water demand.
e. Air vent pipe- shall be provided with durable screens of not less than
100 mesh.

Table 1. Sizes of Overflow Pipes

TANK CAPACITY SIZE OF OVERFLOW PIPE

Liters Gallons mm inches

0 - 2,842 0 - 750 25 1
2,843 – 5,684 751 – 1,500 37 1½
5,685 – 11,369 1,501 – 3,000 50 2
11,370 – 18,948 3,001 – 5000 62 2½
18,949 – 28,421 5,001 – 7,500 75 3
Over 28,421 More than 7,500 100 4

TANK CAPACITY SIZE OF EMPTYING PIPE

Liters Gallons mm Inches
0 – 18,948 0 – 5,000 62 2 1/2
18,949 – 36,895 5,000 – 10,000 72 3
Over 36,896 More than 10,000 100 4

SIZING OF GRAVITY TANKS

Tanks storage capacity required for domestic water supply should be based upon the
peak demand load on the water supply system and should be adequate to satisfy that
demand for at least 30 minutes.

METHOD 1. Using Load Values (WSFUs) Assigned to Fixtures

The water supply fixture unit (WSFU) is a factor so chosen that the load
producing effects of different kinds of fixtures and their conditions of service can be

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loads in water supply fixture units are shown in Tables 3 and 4.

Table 3. Demand Load of Fixtures in Water Supply Fixture Units

FIXTURE TYPE WSFU

Private Public
Bathtub 2 4
Bidet 2 4
Drinking Fountain 1 2
Kitchen Sink 2 4
Lavatory 1 2
Laundry Tray 2 4
Shower (Each head) 2 4
Service sink 2 4
Urinal - 5
Water Closet (Flush Tank) 3 5
Water Closet (Flush valve) 6 10

Note: In estimating demand for water closet, use the value for flush value type.

Table 4. Estimating Demand

SUPPLY SYSTEMS PREDOMINANTLY SUPPLY SYSTEMS PREDOMINANTLY

FOR FLUSH TANKS FOR FLUSH VALVES
Loads, WSFU Demand, GPM Load, WSFU Demand, GPM

6 5
8 6.5
10 8 10 27
12 9.2 12 28.6
14 10.4 14 30.2

16 11.6 16 31.8
18 12.8 18 33.4
20 14 20 35
25 17 25 38
30 20 30 41

35 22.5 35 43.8
40 24.8 40 46.5
45 27 45 49
50 29 50 51.5
60 32 60 55

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80 38 80 62
90 41 90 64.8
100 43.5 100 67.5
120 48 120 72.5

140 52.5 140 77.5

160 57 160 52.8
180 61 180 87
200 65 200 91.5
225 70 225 97

250 75 250 101

275 80 275 105.5
300 85 300 110
400 105 400 126
500 125 500 142

750 170 750 178

1000 208 1000 208
1250 240 1250 240
1500 267 1500 267
1750 294 1750 294

2000 321 2000 321

2250 348 2250 348
2500 375 2500 375
2750 402 2750 402
3000 432 3000 432

4000 525 4000 525

5000 593 5000 593
6000 643 6000 643
7000 685 7000 685
8000 718 8000 715

9000 745 9000 745

10000 769 10000 769

SAMPLE PROBLEM: Determine Capacity of Tank by WSFU Values

Determine the capacity of the storage tank of a school building with the following
fixtures:

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40 lavatories 18 slop sinks
14 urinals 16 drinking fountains
9 kitchen sinks

Solution

1. Determine the demand load (refer to Table 3)

Water closet 43 x 10 430 WSFU

Lavatory 40 x 2 80
Urinal 14 x 5 70
Kitchen sink 9 x 4 36
Shower 4 x 4 16
Slop sink 16 x 5 80
Drinking Fountain 6 x 2 12
Demand Load 728 WSFU

2. Estimate the demand in gallons per minute (refer to Table 4) from Table 4. The
estimated demand for 724 WSFU is 175 GPM.
3. Estimate capacity of the storage tank.
Assume 1 hour as the duration that will adequately satisfy demand.

Capacity = 175 gallons x 1 hour (60 mins)

Mins

= 10,500 gallons

4. Determine the volume of tank

*Use 1 cubic meter= 264 gallons

V= 10,500 G
264

V= 39.77 cubic meter

Say: 40 cubic meter

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CWT M3 m/m (A) KGS
D H f S O d RP F1 F2 F3 F4 N

500 0.5 992 1265 20 20 20 20 - - 652 864 19 8 40

1000 1.0 1322 1695 25 25 25 25 185 - 652 864 19 8 36
1500 1.5 1597 2145 40 40 40 40 185 - 917 1126 19 8 91
2000 2.0 1641 2060 40 40 40 40 210 - 955 1245 25 8 137
3000 3.0 1877 2170 40 40 40 40 225 - 1043 1345 25 8 164
5000 5.0 2180 2660 50 50 50 50 310 1102 1303 1595 25 16 227
6000 6.0 2300 2780 50 50 50 50 310 1102 1303 1595 25 16 235
10000 10.0 2800 3150 65 65 65 65 325 1510 1715 2010 38 16 420
20000 20.0 3300 3770 65 65 65 65 325 1877 2077 2415 44 16 750

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METHOD 2. Using occupant load of the building.

This method provides for the design population with the assigned average daily
water consumption for various buildings and other facilities.

Table 5. Estimated Water Supply Demands

OCCUPANCY AVERAGE DEMAND PEAK DEMAND (GPM

(GPD per occupant) per occupant)
Assembly, Theaters ,Lecture Halls 5 seats + employees 0.17
Churches, Mosques, Synagogues 5 0.12
Factories: No Showers 15 0.12
Factories: with showers 25 0.50
Hospitals 15 0.50
Hotels, Motels 75 0.43
Offices, Stores, Airports, Bus 10 (add 5 for food 0.09
Terminals service)
Residences, Homes, Apartments 100 0.33
Restaurants: Dinner only 2 0.15
Restaurants: 2 meals/ day 35 0.13
Restaurants: 3 meals/ day 50 0.13
Schools: with food service 25 0.12
Schools: with gym and showers 30 0.40

Formula: Solving for estimated average water demand in a building

BAWD = N x OAWD [1 + 0.00077 (Td-65)] + S

Where

BAWD = Average water demand of building in gallons/day

N = Number of occupants in building
OAWD = average water demand per occupant in gallons/day
Td = summer design temperature in oF (use the value= 89.6 oF)
S = Average or peak demand of any special loads

Formula: Solving for Peak water demand in a building

BPWD = N x OPWD [1 + 0.00115 (Td-65)] + S

Where

BPWD = Peak water demand of building in gallons/ minute

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OPWD = Peak water demand per occupant in gallons/ minute

SAMPLE PROBLEM: Determining Capacity of Tank by Occupant Load

Determine the capacity of the storage tank of a school building with an estimated
student population of 1,500 people. Assume 25% of the population as daily users of the
building.

Solution

1. Solve for estimated average water demand in the school

BAWD = N x OAWD [1 + 0.00077 (Td-65)] + S

= 1500 (0.25) x 25 [1 + 0.00077 (89.6 – 65)] + 0
= 375 x 25.47
BAWD = 9,551.25 gallons per day
(Use this value for the tank capacity)

2. Solve for the peak water demand in the school

BPWD = N x OPWD [1 + 0.00115 (Td-65)] + S

= 1,500 (0.25) x 0.12 [1 + 0.00115 (89.6 – 65)]
= 375 x 0.12
BPWD = 45 gallons per minute

3. Solve for Volume of Tank.

*1 cu. Meter= 264 gallons

V= 9,551.25
264
V= 36.18 cu.m.

Say: 37 cu.m.

TOOLS FOR SUPPLY PIPING WORKS

1. Pipe vise 8. Strap wrench

2. Pipe cutter 9. Pipe tong/ chain wrench
3. Pipe reamer 10. Basin wrench
4. Pipe stock and die 11. Open end wrench
5. Pipe tap 12. Adjustable wrench
6. Pipe wrench 13. Flaring tool
7. Monkey wrench

WATER SUPPLY PIPE TESTS

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 All piping of the potable water supply system should be proved watertight by the
application of the water pressure test, using potable water, so as to disclose leaks and
defects. It is recommended that all potable water supply piping inside buildings should
be tested, prior to covering or concealment and before fixtures and faucets are installed.

1. Rough Piping Testing- Installation is subjected to a hydrostatic test at 862 kPa

(120 psig) minimum for a period of 3 hours and should be proved watertight
without any loss of pressure.
2. Finished Piping Testing- The entire completed system, including all fixtures and
faucets, should be subjecting it to a hydrostatic test of 517kPa (75 psig) for a
period of 3 hours and should be proved watertight without any loss of pressure.

DISINFECTION METHODS

Disinfection of newly installed potable water supply systems, including water

supply tanks is required to remove objectionable matters in order to correct an
unsanitary condition.

• Procedure
1. All water supply connections should be disconnected, plugged or
effectively shut off to prevent any foreign matter or contamination from
entering the water supply thereto.
2. For disinfection, on of the following methods may be applied:
a. The systems, or part thereof, shall be filled with a water solution
containing 50 parts per million (PPM) of available chlorine and
allowed to stand for 24 hours before flushing and returning to
service.
b. The system, or part thereof, shall be filled with a water solution
containing 200 parts per million (PPM) of available chlorine and
allowed to stand for 3 hours before flushing and returning to
service.

BASIC PLUMBING TOOLS FOR SUPPLY PIPES AND FITTINGS

1. PIPE VISE
2. PIPE CUTTER
3. PIPE REAMER
4. PIPE STOCK AND DIES
5. PIPE TAP
6. PIPE WRENCH
7. MONKEY WRENCH
8. STRAP WRENCH
9. PIPE TONG/ CHAIN WRENCH
PIPE VISE- This is used to hold 10. BASIN WRENCH
11. OPEN- END WRENCH
pipe to be cut, threaded or 12. ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
assembled. 13. FLARING TOOL

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 PIPE CUTTER- this is used PIPE TAP- This is used for PIPE WRENCH-this is used to
for cutting G.I. or Copper making internal threads in screw pipes into or out of their
tubing. G.I. Pipes. fittings.

PIPE REAMER- This is used

to remove the burrs form the STRAP WRENCH- This is
inside of the pipe or to used when working with brass MONKEY WRENCH- this is
enlarge an opening. or plated pipes and fittings use to tighten or loosen
since it does not damage the fittings with parallel sides or
Burr- a rough or sharp edge surfaced being tightened. It is hexagonal ends such as nuts,
left on metal by a cutting tool, also used in places too small to valves and unions.
also known ar burl. admit a pipe wrench.

CHAIN WRENCH- This is used

PIPE STOCK AND DIES- This BASIN WRENCH- for turning pipes usually with
is used to make external 150mm diameter or larger.
threads on G.I. Pipes.

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH- this

is used the same as that of a
monkey wrench.
FLARING TOOL- This is used to
OPEN-END WRENCH- This is
widen the end of a soft metal
used to pull up flange bolts and
tubing usually copper, to make a
nuts.
mechanical seal.

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 CHAPTER 10: PUMPS FOR WATER SUPPLY
Classification of Pumps

1. Reciprocating Pumps
a. Lift pumps
b. Piston or plunger pumps
c. Deep-well piston pumps
2. Centrifugal Pumps
a. Submersible pump
3. Deep-weel jet pumps
4. Hydraulic Rams
5. Hydropneumatic pressure system

1. RECIPROCATING PUMP- a pump which operates with a to- and –fro motion.

a. Lift Pump- the simplest of the reciprocating pumps and consists of a piston
moving up and down in a cylinder or barrel. A lift pump cannot be used to
raise water above 7.50 to 8.50 meter at a normal atmospheric pressure
(101 kPa) due to:
- Loss of efficiency in the pump
- Friction in the intake pipe
- Impossible to obtain a perfect vacuum

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b. Piston or Plunger Pump- is a positive displacement reciprocating pump in
which a plunger is driven backwards and forwards, or up and down by a
mechanical working head.

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 ILLUSTRATION

c. Deep-well piston pump- when water is more than 7.5m below the ground,
it is visually necessary to place the pump in or near the water in the well
and pump from there. Water is forced up th drop pipe and out into the
delivery pipe.

ILLUSTRATION

CHART 1. FAULT FINDING: Reciprocating Pump

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Fault Cause Remedy or action

No discharge Not printed Prime.

Excessive suction lift Reduce static lift,
eliminate or reduce friction
on suction side with larger
pipes.
Air leaks Check and eliminate air
leaks by sealing. Check
gland.
Vapour lock Suction lift excessive for
fluid temperature.
Blockage Check for blockage in
suction pipe, foot valve or
strainer. Check suction
valves.
Deterioration Check cylinder liner for
wear, bucket leathers and
valves
Low discharge, low Faulty valves Check valves.
pressure, single-acting Cylinder liner Check liner.
Bucket leathers Check leathers. Check
and rectify.
Air leaks Check that total
Excessive back pressure discharge head is not
excessive.
Excessive noise No oil or contamination Drain and refill
Worn bearings, pinion, Check for worn parts.
main gear, gear, shaft
eccentric or strap
Excessive speed Reduce to maximum
specified level.
Excessive suction lift Reduce suction lift and/or
increase pipe size to
reduce friction head.
Entrained gas or air Modify suction pipe
Worn valves or faulty valve position
operation; Check valves and springs.
Excessive vibration Undersize piping Fit large pipes to reduce
flow velocity.
Cavitation Check against causes of
cavitation. Increase net
positive suction head.
Deterioration Check for and replace
worn parts.
Counter balancing Fit extension beams and

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 increase weight according
to the difference in lift load
to discharge load, also
effected by changing
compensating head to
larger size to match deep-
well cylinder where
practicable. Another
remedy is to resude speed
to gearing. Check motor
loading with ammeter.

Centrifugal Pump- a pump with vanes or impellers that rotate inside a close-fitting case
draw-in liquid at the center and, by virtue of centrifugal force, throw-liquid out through an
opening in the periphery of the case. Unlike the reciprocating pump, a centrifugal pump
will not operate unless the casing is full of water.

1. Submersible Pump- is basically a centrifugal pump complete with electric

motorrs which are positioned under water in a suitable bored hole that
delivers the water to the surface.

• Important considerations for accurate submersible pump selection.

1. Well diameter- indicates the size of pump to be installed.
2. Well depth- indicates the static water level. The vertical distance from the
surface (datum line) to the water level when no water is being pumped.
3. Pumping Water level- the vertical distance from the datum to the water
level when specified capacity is being pumped.
4. Drawdown- vertical distance between pumping and static water levels.
5. Head above datum- indicates the total discharge head (static plus friction)
between datum line and point of measurement.
6. Pump capacity- volume rate flow expressed in cubic meters per hour or
liters per second to be produced by the pump.
7. Pump setting- the nominal vertical distance (in meters) from datum to the
discharge pipe connection at the pump.
8. Water composition- make up of the water to be pumped.
9. Type of drive- specification of the average power source (single phase or
3 phases).
10. Allowable motor overload- percentage of rated motor main plate power (in
kilowatts or horsepower) that will be permitted to be used.

CHART 2. FAULT FINDING: Centrifugal Pumps

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Fault Cause Remedy of Action

No Discharge Lack of prime Prime pump and suction line,

allowing trapped air to escape
through bleed vent.
Excessive suction lift Check suction head. Reduce lift
and/or increase pipe size to negate
friction head. Check foot valve and
suction pipe for obstruction.
Excessive Discharge head Cheack total head. Ensure all
valves open. Check piping for
blockages. Ensure non-return valves
are installed correct way round.
Speed too low Check that pump revolutions are
consistent with recommendations.
Pump clogged Check that impeller is not clogged.
Wrong direction of rotation Check pump is rotating in right
direction.
Air leaks Check suction pipe and connection
for leaks. Check seal or gland.
Vapour lock Check fluid temperature to ensure
that fluid in the suction line is not
flashing to vapour when the pressure
is reduced.
Low delivery Air leaks/ vapour locks Check and rectify.
Worn or clogged impeller Replace and correct.
Incorrect pipe size Check recommendation.

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 Increase size reduce friction head.
Blockage or constriction Check total head etc.
Poor suction Ask for recommendation.
Wrong pump Check recommendations.
High fluid viscosity
Low Pressure Worn impeller Check and replace.
Wrong rotation Check and correct.
Flow velocity Check recommendation.
Unbalanced impeller Increase size to reduce friction
head.
Faulty bearings/ bent shaft Check total head etc.
Misalignment Ask for recommendation
Badly installed Check recommendation
Vibration and Cavitation Check operation conditions, fluid
noise temperature and NPSH.
Incorrect rotation Check and rectify.
Flow velocity Increase pipe size. Reduce flow.
Unbalanced impeller Check for wear or clogging
Faulty bearings/ bent shaft Replace if necessary.
Misalignment Check alignment with prime-mover.
Badly installed Check mounting for rigidity.
Excessive wear Corrosion Check that pump material and fluid
are compatible.
Cavitation Check operating conditions.
Abrassive fluid Ask for recommendations.
Heating bearing Running too fast Check maximum operating speed.
Belts too tight Slacken tension.
Misalignment Check alignment
Lack of lubricant Repack with grease or replace.
Distortion Bearings too tight.

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DEEP WELL JET PUMP. A pump consisting of a revolving impeller in the pump
housing which forces water down a pressure line to an ejector assembly below water
level.

ILLUSTRATION

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HYDRAULIC RAM OR RAM PUMP. A pump in which the power generated from flowing
in an enclosed pipe is used to raise part of the water to a height above that from which
the flow began.

ILLUSTRATION: A typical hydraulic ram pump

ILLUSTRATION: A typical Hydraulic Ram Installation

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 • Definite Conditions Required for Hydraulic Ram to work Effectively

1. The fall (h) must be more than 0.66m, but should not exceed 6m.
2. The drive pipe should be straight and laid to an even grade, and its length should
be 6 to 8 times the available fall. The drive pipe must be long enough to ensure
that when the recoil of water takes place more resistance is offeered by te
moving water in the drive pipe than by the delivery valve and the water
immediately above it.
3. The amount of water available should be at least 10 times the required supply
and there must be a get away for the waste water.
4. The height (H) to which the water is to be delivered should not, in general, be
more than 6 to 8 times the available fall.
5. As a rule, the diameter of the drive pipe should be at least twice the diameter of
the delivery pipe.

• Calculation
In calculating for the quantity of water delivered by a hydraulic ram, use the
formula:

q= Q x h x e
H

Where:

q= Quantity (in liters) delivered from the ram in a given time

Q= Quantity (in liters) flowing to the ram in the same time
h= Head (in meters) of water on inlet side of ram
H= Height (in meters) to which water is raised
e= Effeciency of ram
SAMPLE PROBLEM

To supply a ram, 200 liters of water per hour are available. The head of the ram is
1.00m and the height to which is raised is 5.00mm if the ram is assumed to have an
efficiency of 60%, what quantity of water will be delivered per hour?

SOLUTION:

q= Q x h x e
H

= 200 x 1 x 0.6
5

q= 24 liters per hour

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HYDROPNEUMATIC PRESSURE SYSTEM. A pumping system that provide water,
within pre-set flow and pressure ratings, automically on demand.

• Three basic Elements of the Pressure System

1. A pump (of any type or manufacturer)
2. A pressure sensing electric switch- opens and closes the electrical
contacts causing the pump to stop and start.
3. Pressure vessel which contains an elastic medium, usually air.

ILLUSTRATION

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 WELL PUMP SELECTION

PUMP DEPTH OF WELL

CAPACITY
0 to 8.00m 8.00 to 18.00m 18.00 to 27.00 to 46.00 and over
27.00m 46.00m
1,136 to Submersible Submersible Submersible Submersible Submersible
2,271 LPH pump pump pump pump pump
(300-600 Jet pump Jet pump Jet pump Jet pump Jet pump
GPH) Piston Deep well Deep well Deep well Deep well
Pump Reciprocating Reciprocating Reciprocating Reciprocating
Pump Pump Pump Pump
2,271 to Submersible Submersible Submersible Submersible Submersible
4,542 LPH Pump pump pump pump pump
(600-1200 Jet Pump Jet pump Jet pump Jet pump
GPH) Plunger
Pump
Over 4,542 Submersible Submersible Submersible Submersible Submersible
LPH (1200 Pump pump pump pump pump
GPH) Jet Pump Jet pump Jet pump
Plunger
Pump

THE PUMPING OF WATER

In the pumping of water, the following are to be considered:

1. Mass of water to be lifted

2. The height through which it must be lifted or forced.
3. The distance it must travel in moving from one place to another.
4. The ways in which in water may be affected by friction.

Pressure- is defined as force per unit area, the area being measured at right angles to
directon of the force. The unit of pressure N/m2 is called Pascal (Pa). Kilo Pascal (kPa)
and Mega Pascal (MPa) are commonly used.

Head- is the height or vertical distance from the point of measurement to the free level
of water in the system.
a. Positive Head- occurs when the free water level is higher than the point of
measurement.
b. Negative Head- occurs where the free water level is lower than the point
of measurement. It is also known as suction, partial vacuum or negative
pressure.

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*Water with head of 1.00m and a base of 1m2 will exert a pressure of 9810 N/m2, or
9810 Pa, that is 9.81 kPa.

• Classification of Heads
There are different kinds of head according to their effect on pumping operations.

1. Static Discharge Head or Gravity Head- results from the vertical height of a
column of water. It is the weight of water exerted as a result of the force of
gravity. In pumping operatons, it is the vertical distance (in meters) from the
center line of the pump to the point of free discharge.
2. Pressure head- the vertical height to to which a given pressure will force water to
a certain level
3. Suction Lift- the term used when the source of supply is below the center line of
the pump.
4. Static Suction Lift- the vertical distance (in meters) from the liquid level to the
center line of the pump.
5. Total Suction Lift- the static suction lift plus friction head in the entire suction pipe
and fittings.
6. Suction head- the term used when the source of supply is above the center lne of
the pump. Also known as flooded suction.
7. Static Suction Head- the vertical distance (in meters) from the center line of the
pump to the level of the liquid being pumped.
8. Total Suction Head- the static suction head minus the friction head in the entire
suction pipe and fittings.
9. Total discharge Head- the static delivery head plus the friction head plus the
friction head in all of the delivery pipe and fittings.
10. Velocity Head- the head required to accelerate the water in the delivery pipe. It
should be included in the total pump head but it so nominal that it is usually
ignored.
11. Total Pump Head- the total suction lift plus the total delivery plus the velocity
head.

CHAPTER 11: DOMESTIC HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

DOMESTIC HOT WATER SUPPLY

The supply of hot water of domestic use is based on the need for personal hygiene and
washing in order to remain healthy and safe.
1. Personal hygiene- through science, people became aware that dirt harbors
disease, to keep away from this condition people attend to constantly maintain
their bodies clean. To achieve this, a regular supply of hot water is required to
break down and dissolve oil and dirt. Soap lathers much better in hot water than
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 animals. Hot water also helps to open skin pores, letting the soap get down into
the tissue to lift out the oil and dirt.
2. Washing- certain substances, such as fatty foods on a plate, require a
temperature of 60 degrees centigrade to lift them.
There are several methods of heating water , but the availability of fuel and the cost
involved in operating and maintaining the system are main concerns in choosing the
suitable type. The types of fuel currently available are:
1. Electricity 5. steam
2. Solid fuel- coal 6. Oil
3. Gas 7. Heat pumps
4. Solar
HEAT-UP TIME
In order to achieve the greatest convenience and the best running cost, knowledge of
the heat-up time for water heaters is important. Capacities of water heaters vary
according to requirements, storage size and heat input. This is the reason why most
heaters have to be turned- on before use as they need time to heat up. To be able to
calculate the heat- up time we need to understand a few facts about heating water.
1. Specific heat- is the specific amount of heat for a specific temperature rise. It
takes 4.187 kJ (kilo Joules) of energy to raise 1 kilogram of water through 1
degree centigrade.
2. For the purpose of calculations, 1 liter of water has a mass of 1 kilogram.
3. Temperature Rise (TR)- is the difference between the cold water temperature
and the final required temperature. This is expressed in the formula: TR= (t2-t1)
4. Often the water heater is electrical equipment that is related in kilowatts (kW), it
is necessary to convert kJ to kW. The conversion is kW= 3600 kJ.
Knowing the quantity of water to be heated, the temperature rise and the specific heat
of water, we can calculate the amount of heat required, and because electrical
appliances have the input based on an hourly rate, these figures can be reversed to find
the time it would take to heat up.
SAMPLE PROBLEM
Calculate the amount of electrical energy and the time required to heat 13 liters of water
from 10oC to 60oC at 100% efficiency.
Solution
1. Solving for Temperature Rise: TR=60oC - 10oC= 50oC
2. Solving for Energy Required
Energy Required = liters x temperature x specific heat
= 13 liters x 50oC x 4.187 kJ/ liter oC
= 13 liters x 50oC x 4.187 kJ
Liter degree centigrade
= 2,721.55 kJ
3. Convert kJ to kW
kW= 2721.55 kJ
3600 kJ/ kW
4. Solving for Time Required

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 T= 2721.55 kJ
3600 kJ/ kWh x 0.76 kW
Convert hours to minutes: T= 0.99 hours x 60 minutes / hour = 59.4 minutes
The above time of 59.4 minutes is quite impractical for a waiting time before hot water is
available. To shorten the waiting time, the input should be increased.
ADDENDUM OF SAMPLE PROBLEM
*If we double the input from 0.76 kW to 1.52kW, calculate the time it will take to reach
the required temperature.
Solution. Use the same figures but this time double the input.
T= 13 liters x 50 oC x 4.187 k
3600kJ/ kWh x 1.52kW

= 2721.55 kJ = 0.497 hours

5472 kJ/ h

Convert hours to minutes

T= 0.497h x 60 min/ h
Time= 29.82 minutes

TYPES OF HOT WATER SYSTEM AVAILABLE

The above stated types of fuel can be used to heat the water in the following systems:
1. Localized water heating (single appliances)
a. High Pressure
b. Low Pressure
2. Centralized hot water system
a. High Pressure
b. Low Pressure
3. Storage water heaters
a. High Pressure
b. Low Pressure
4. Instantaneous water heaters
a. High Pressure
b. Low Pressure

STORAGE WATER HEATER- OPEN OUTLET SINGLE POINT, ABOVE SINK

All heaters of this type are designed to serve one fixture at a time. Although, it is
possible to install the heater between two adjacent fixtures so the swivel spout can be
turned to supply both. They are available from 7 to 34 liters storage and normally have a
2000 watt element fitted. This means that there is heat-up time of 12 minutes to 1 hour.

STORAGE WATER HEATER- OPEN OULET SINGLE POINT, UNDER SINK

The under sink water heater works on the principle of displacement, hot water only
flowing when cold water enters the cylinder and pushes the hot out. To prevent undue
pressure from the cold water inlet, a restrictor is fitted to the inlet connection. Provision
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discharging it over the sink. The cold water faucet controls the flow of hot water and the
hot outlet pipe allows for expansion. Under sink water heaters are not suitable for use
with dish washers, unless installed as low-pressure water heaters.

INSTANTANEOUS HEATERS
Instantaneous heaters instantly heat cold water as it passes through the heater. These
heaters are compact since storage is not required. They are popularly used at showers
and lavatories and due to this condition; there is a shower model and lavatory model.

1. Shower model- has rated power consumption of 6000 watts (6kW)

- provides a continuous supply of hot water at a maximum rate of 3
liters per minute at a showering temperature of 40 degrees
centigrade.
2. Lavatory model- has a rated power consumption of 3000 watts (3kW)
-provides a continuous supply of warm water for hand washing at
the rate of approximately 1.4 liters per minute.
3. Multi-point model- serves several fixtures such as a range of lavatories, sink or
. shower.

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OPERATION OF INSTANTANEOUS HEATER

1. When the cold water control valve is turned on, water flows and exerts pressure
on a pressure switch which in turn completes the electrical circuit so that the
element can now heat the water as it passes through. The pressure switch is the
safeguard that the heating element is only on when water is flowing.
2. A preset thermal cut-out switch is also incorporated as a safety measure against
overheating the water.
3. The heating element is thermostatically controlled using a rod thermostat or invar
steel which expands very little. This is fixed inside a tube of brass which expands
very little. This is fixed inside a tube of brass which expands approximately 18
times as much as the invar steel. When the brass tube, which is in contact with
the water, expands, it draws out the invar rod with it and breaks the electrical
contact.
4. A magnet ensures a clean snap action, as the magnet will hold the control switch
until the last minute, so preventing excessive arcing and rapid deterioration of the
contact points.

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CENTRALIZED HOT WATER SUPPLY

 In centralized systems, water is heated and stored centrally and distributed to the
hot water faucets via the hot water piping. In the average home, an electric
heating element is directly immersed into the water to be heated. But, for
commercial and larger projects an independent boiler or furnace is used to heat
the water remotely. The hot water is stored in a range boiler or storage tank that
is located as near the boiler as possible to keep heat losses at a minimum.
 To provide an adequate supply of hot water for the average family, a 180 liter
storage cylinder is recommended and is designed to provide the central bulk of
the hot water requirements. The aforementioned value should be increased if
there is an abnormally high usage of hot water or be supplemented with
secondary forms of heating water.

1. The hot water storage vessel holds sufficient water to meet a large draw-off at
peak times.
2. It may be possible to use cheaper, lower grade fuel oil, coal, natural gas or other
solid fuel.
3. The boiler can be housed in its own room, keeping noise and dust out of the
main building.
4. One boiler plant reduces maintenance.

PARTS OF CENTRALIZED HOT WATER SUPPLY

1. Heating element/ boiler 3. Range boiler/ hot water storage tank
2. Thermostat 4. Hot water pipes

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 • Heating element- the size of the heating element has a direct bearing on the
heating up time, which is also related to the size of the storage cylinder. A
general guide for adequate supply is: 135 liters  1500 watts
180 liters  2000 watts

Both the 180 liter with a 2000 watt element and the 135 liter with a 1500 watt
element will reach a temperature of 60 degrees centigrade in 5 hours and 15 minutes,
based on cold water entering the cylinder at 10 degrees centigrade.

Caution: It is not uncommon for higher wattage elements to be installed, up to

3000 watts in a 135 liter cylinder, but when this is done in an old installation, the wiring
should be checked to avoid electrical overloading that may result to fire.

• Thermostat- is the key to a satisfactory and economical water heater,

automatically switching off the power when the preset temperature is reached
and switching on again when hot water is drawn off, or the temperature drops
through heat loss. Recommended thermostat settings for average family
requirement are 65 to 0 degrees centigrade. Where there are smaller demands,
60 degrees centigrade is more economical temperature. Some savings can be
made by lowering the temperature setting during summer.

• Range boiler/ hot water storage tank- the hot water tank serves the domestic
hot water system in a storage capacity. There are two types of tanks used for the
storage of hot water:

1. Range boiler- the small cylindrical hot water tank that varies in size from
300 mm to 600 mm in diameter and is not more than 1800 mm long. The
range boiler is made of galvanized steel sheet of standard and extra
heavy gauge. It can be used in either horizontal or vertical position.

2. Storage tank- the large cylindrical hot water tank with a range of diameter
at 600mm to 1350 mm and not more than 4500 mm long.

The proper size of the hot water storage tank depends on the following:
1. The design of the building
2. The number of occupants and
3. The heating capacity of the supply device

• Hot water pipes- should be as short as possible in order to avoid the use of
“dead legs”. A “dead leg” is a long pipe run whereby it takes a long time to push
out the cold water for the sake of a small amount of hot water. The smallest size
of piping that will provide a satisfactory flow should be used. Short, small sized
pipes are less expensive and they waste less heat and less water.

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The storage tank and heating device of a hot water distribution system are so
assembled as to create a circulation of water within them. The movement of the water is
the result of molecular activity. The application of heat to a body of water caused it to
expand and become less dense, which give it a natural tendency to rise. The inequality
of weights between the hot and the cold water contained in the tank results a circulation
of the liquid. The operation and efficiency of the hot water distribution system is
dependent upon the following:

1. Type of heating system used

a. Direct system
b. Indirect system

2. Type of tank connection used

a. Vertical position
b. Horizontal position
c. Pipes, valves and fittings

3. Types of installation used

a. Upfeed and Gravity return

b. Overhead feed and gravity return
c. Pump circuit system

DIRECT HEATING SYSTEM

In this system the water that is being heated by the boiler is actually used out of the hot
water faucets.

Direct water heaters are classified into four categories:

1. Range boilers
a. Range boiler and furnace coil
b. Range boiler and heater
2. Gas water heaters
a. Side-arm gas heater
b. Gas water heater
3. Oil-Fired water heater
4. Electric water heater

Each type should have a temperature and pressure relief valve and sediment drain at
the lowest part of the tank. Relief valves are set to allow water to blow into a drain line
when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees centigrade or when the pressure exceeds
860 kPa.
• Range Boiler and furnace coil- the range boiler is usually mounted upright on a
stand. A drain is placed at the bottom to remove sediment; a temperature and

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 pressure relief valve is placed at the top for safety. The furnace coil is located in
the furnace box.
• Range boiler and Heater- the range boiler is usually installed horizontally on a
stand. The heater maybe fired by coal, gas or oil.

• Side-Arm Gas Heater- is used mostly during summer months in temperate

countries to support furnace oil heaters.
• Gas water heater- a galvanized iron, copper, or porcelain- lined steel tank
enclosed in an insulating jacket. A gas (LPG) burner provides the heat. The
thermostat controls the temperature of the water in the insulated tank. Its
operation is automatic and will keep water at any temperature from 45 to 75
degree centigrade, according to the setting of the thermostat. Gas water heaters
provide an efficient and inexpensive way to supply hot water at all times.

• Oil-Fired water heaters- are similar to the gas water heater, except that a
vaporizing or pressure oil burner supplies the heat.

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 • Electric Water Heater- normally has two immersion type heating elements. The
upper heater usually has higher wattage than the lower. Thermostats control
these elements to ensure that the operation is automatic. The heater does not
need a flue or smoke stack since there are no burning products. The electric
water heater may be located in a closet.

INDIRECT HEATING SYSTEM

In this system the water that is heated by the boiler is never used out of the hot water
faucets, but circulates through a heat exchanger. This takes the form of a coil pipe
within the hot water storage tank. The heated water circulates through the system and
in turn heats the water held within the storage tank, then results to the boiler to be
reheated. The advantages of this system are:
1. Since the water in the boiler does not mix with the water in the storage tank, the
risk of rusty water being drawn off through the faucets is eliminated.
2. It keeps the carbonate deposits to a minimum level because once the temporary
hardness of the water has been released it will not recur as the same water is
reheated over and over again.
3. It can use steam as the heating medium instead of water.

There are 3 types of indirect heating system currently used in buildings, these are:
1. Primatic Cylinder
2. Calorifiers
3. Annular Cylinder

1. Primatic cylinder- is a single feed cylinder with a patented internal heat

exchanger. It is designed with two air locks, which prevent the mixing of the
heated water with the useable water.

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2. Calorifiers- is a continuous coil of pipe within a vertical cylinder. In hospitals and
factories where steam is already being generated for other uses, it can be used
to heat the water by the indirect method through the calorifier. The steam enters
the coil through the top connection. The strainer removes any solid matter
suspended in the controlled. The thermostat prevents overheating or boiling of
the stored water. A steam trap, fitted near the outlet of the coil, prevents the
steam from leaving the coil until it condenses.

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 3. Annulars cylinder- is a horizontal calorifier that works in a similar way to that
described above. This best suited for areas with limited headroom.

NOTE: Where water is being used for heating , the “rule of thumb” to determine the
heating surface is approximately 1000 cubic centimeter of heating surface per 10 liters
of water in the storage tank. For 180 liters of stored water, this works out to
approximately 21 meters of a 15 mm diameter pipe or 16 meters of a 20mm diameter
pipe.

Indirect water heating with an annular cylinder

STORAGE TANK CONNECTION

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It is advisable to seat the tank in a vertical position on small installations and in a
horizontal position on the larger installations. In both the vertical and horizontal position,
the tank must be set above the heater to allow the heated water to rise and permit a
more rapid circulation.

Other necessary connections to the tank are:

a. Cold water supply- delivered into the tank via a boiler tube that extends to
within 150mm of the tank bottom. The purpose for this is to avoid the possibility
of cooling the hot water which accumulates at the top of the tank. This cold water
line must have a small hole within 150mm from the top of the tank. This hole
serves as a vacuum breaker and prevents siphonage. The supply line into the
tank must be equipped with a control valve located as close to the hot water tank
as possible.
b. Flow connection- is connected to an opening on the tank somewhere above its
center point. This line is called the flow connection because the heated water
flows from the heater in the tank.
c. Return connection- is connected to a tapping on the bottom of the tank. This
line is called the return connection because it returns the colder water from the
bottom of the tank of the heater.
d. Drain valve- is located at the lowest point of the storage tank.
e. Hot water distribution pipe- is connected to a tapping on the top of the tank at
the point near the flow inlet.
f. Blow-off valve- is installed to the storage tank to control the temperature and
pressure and to prevent serious difficulties should the tank become overheated.

HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION: Types of installations

The installation for hot water distribution consists of the piping work that conveys the
heated water from the storage tank to the plumbing fixtures.

• Upfeed and Gravity Return system

- Commonly used in residential installations
- The purpose of this system is to permit circulation of hot water within the
piping arrangement
- The circulating return is economical since it eliminates water waste.
- The principle on which this system functions is provided in the unequal
weights of 2 columns of heated water of uniform height. The inequality of
weight is the result of a variation in temperature in the 2 columns.

FEATURES OF THE UPFEED AND GRAVITY RETURN SYSTEM:

a. The distribution main is connected to a tapping on the top of the storage tank
close to the flow from the heater.
This pipe is usually suspended from the basement ceiling.
b. Hot water rises are generally connected to the distribution main by means of 45
degree connection.

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 However, this practice may vary according to the length of the risers, in order to
avoid one riser circulating faster and more thoroughly than the others. For
example, should an installation consists of 3 risers of varying heights, the longest
can be connected to the main horizontally; the shorter riser by a vertical
connection; and the third riser maybe connected with a 45 degree fitting.
c. The flow riser is passed as near the fixtures as possible. Swing joints are
provided in the supports of risers to allow for expansion and prevent breakage of
the pipes. The flow riser is equipped with a control valve and a drip at its base.
d. The circulating return is connected to a tee that is installed in the riser below the
highest fixture to overcome air lock. The return is usually one size smaller that
the flow riser. It is connected to a return main often suspended from the
basement ceiling. The return riser is also equipped with a drip and a control valve
at its base.
e. The circulating main is usually suspended from the basement ceiling and
installed with a slope to a Y fitting installed in the return connection between the
storage tank and the heating unit. A valve must be placed at this connection.
f. All valves used in the system should be of the gate valve type in order to be
assured of a full way water flow and to overcome trapped water lines- a fault
which occurs in the use of disc or globe valves.
g. The largest diameter of the pipe is at the bottom of the riser, the size diminishing
as it passes through the upper floor s of the building.

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OVERHEAD FEED AND GRAVITY RETURN SYSTEM
- The most efficient method of delivering hot water to fixtures.
- It is generally used in multi-storey buildings.
- It is dependent on the natural laws governing expansion and gravity
- Its advantage is that it allows continuous circulation even if there is a
mechanical defect in the system.
- The operating principle of the overhead system is based on the fact that in a
closed system of piping, water rises when heated. After it has reached the
high point of the system, natural forces of gravity return it to the storage unit.

FEATURES OF THE OVERHEAD FEED AND GRAVITY RETURN SYSTEM

a. The storage tank should be located at the lowest point of the distribution piping.
b. Overhead feed riser is connected to a tapping at the top of the storage tank close
to the flow connection of the heater. This riser must be extended as direct and
free from offsets as possible to the work space or the ceiling above the top floor
of the building. This riser must not have connections from fixtures.
c. Distribution main is connected to the top of the riser, and is suspended from the
ceiling or the building framework by means of metal hangers. The main must be
pitched away from the riser so that the water will flow to the last drop. The main
shoulder be located so as to make the horizontal runs of the riser as short ans as
equal in length as possible.
d. The horizontal riser branch is connected into the main by means of inverted 45
degree fitting and is pitched to the drop or vertical riser proper. The horizontal
riser branch must be equipped with a valve installed as close as may be
practical.
e. The largest pipe diameter is at the top of the riser, the size diminishing as it
passes through the lower floors.
f. The circulating return main is a line suspended from the basement or lowest
floor. It is pitched and connected to a Y located at the return piping between the
heater and the storage tank.
g. The return risers are connected to the circulating return main.
h. The system is equipped with a relief vent that eliminates the accumulation of air
(air bound) at the top most point of the distributing piping. Air bound is a condition
in the pipe works that retards or prevents the circulation of hot water. There are
two methods to provide a relief vent in the system; 1 connects an uncirculated
riser to the highest point of the overhead distribution main. It is possible to relieve
the air lock from time to time by opening the fixture/ faucet that the riser serves.
2, by installing an air relief valve, which opens when the air accumulates and
automatically closes when the air is released. The relief valve is equipped with a
drain pipe that allows water to drip to an open fixture.

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PUMP CIRCUIT SYSTEM
-The circulation of hot water to the plumbing fixture by means of mechanical
device, usually a centrifugal pump. The rotary motion of the impeller of the centrifugal
pump creates an even movement of hot water flow in the pipes which makes this pump
practical to use.
- this is used in buildings where it is impossible to produce a circulation of hot
water.

FEATURES OF THE PUMP CIRCUIT SYTEM

a. The pump is installed on the circulating return main as close to the heater as
possible.
b. The circulating return is connected to the inlet side of the pump and the outlet
side of the pump is connected into the return of the heater.
c. It is advisable to equip the pump with a by-pass, which is done by inserting tees
of the same diameter as the circulating return ahead of the valves. The tees are
connected and the line is equipped with a gate valve. Should the pump get out of
order, the control valves may be closed and the hot water will circulate around
the pump into the return pipe of the heater. This practice serves as a temporary
means of water circulation. When the by-pass is not in use, the valve with which
it is equipped must be closed. The valves on either side of the pump must be
open at all times when the pump is in operation.

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 Law/s governing the Plumbing for
Buildings
• National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines RA 1378
Plumbing Review 09
• NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR
Arch. A. M. Agusin, uap DRINKING WATER
• WATER CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
– PD 1067

COMPLETE ARCHITECTURAL AND

ENGINEERING WORKING DRAWINGS
COLOR CODING OF PIPES:
• Architectural • STEAM PIPING DIVISION:
• Structural – High Pressure – White
• Sanitary / Plumbing – Exhaust System – Buff

• Electrical/ Electronics
• Fire Protection
• Mechanical

WATER PIPING DIVISION: OIL PIPING DIVISION:

• Fresh water, low pressure – Blue • Delivery – Brass or Bronze
• Fresh water, high pressure – Blue • Discharge – Yellow
• Salt water pipe – Green

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 DEFINITION OF TERMS FOR
BIDET
SANITARY AND PLUMBING
• BIBB • A plumbing fixture designed to facilitate
– Another name for faucet. washing of the genital area.

BUILDING MAIN BUIDLING STORM DRAIN

• Water supply piping beginning at the • Drainage piping which connects the storm
source of supply and ending at the first sewer to a drainage system which collects
branch inside the building. rain water, ground water, and surface run-
off.

CHASE CHECK VALVE

• A pipe chase. A space or recess in the • A device preventing backflow in pipes.
walls of the building where pipes are run. Water can flow readily in one direction but
any reversal of the flow causes the check
valve to close.

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 CLEANOUT DOWNSPOUT
• Removable drainage fitting which permits • A vertical pipe usually of sheet metal or
access to the inside of drainage piping for plastic which carries water from the gutters
the purpose of removing obstructions. to the ground or to a storm drain.

FIXTURE FLOOR DRAIN

• A device such as a sink, lavatory, bathtub, • A fitting which is located in the floor
water closet or shower stall. (generally concrete) to carry waste water
into the drainage piping

GATE VALVE LAVATORY

• Used to regulate the flow of water. When • A fixture designed for washing hands and
this is fully opened there is no obstruction face. This is generally installed in the
in the flow of water. bathroom.

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 SOIL PIPE Stack
• A pipe conveying waste which contains • Any pipe or part thereof which is installed
fecal matter (human waste). in a vertical position

WATER RISER PIPE WATER CLOSET

• Any water supply pipe which rises • A flush plumbing fixture designed
vertically form a horizontal pipe.
to receive human excrement.

VENT SEPTIC TANK

• The part of the drain, waste, vent piping • A water tight tank in a private disposal
which permits air to circulate and protects system which receives household sewage.
the seals and traps from siphonage or Within the septic tank, solid matter is
backflow. separated from the water before the water
is discharged.

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 ROOF DRAIN POTABLE WATER
• A drains installed in a flat or nearly flat roof • Water which is satisfactory for drinking
to receive water and conduct it to the and for domestic purposes.
leader, downspout or conductor.

Battery of Fixtures
• Any of two or more adjacent fixture which
discharge into a common horizontal or soil
branch.

Rough-in 2%
• The installation of all pipes in the plumbing • Standard Horizontal Grade for
system that are in partition and under
Soil Pipes
floors. It includes the plumbing work done
before the setting of the fixtures

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 45% Siphonage/ or Syphonage
• Degree for change of direction for waste • The result of minus pressure in the
pipes/lines drainage system.

Capillary action Fixture Units

• A kind of trap seal loss caused by a • Water closet 6 units
suspension of a foreign object such as a • Urinal 5 units
string, rags, strands of hair extended over • Shower 2 units
the outlet arm of the trap.
• Floor drain 2 units
• Lavatory 2 units

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