{"id":92,"date":"2023-07-28T18:13:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T22:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/?post_type=part&#038;p=92"},"modified":"2023-11-02T14:12:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T18:12:39","slug":"numeracy-in-the-pipe-trades","status":"publish","type":"part","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/part\/numeracy-in-the-pipe-trades\/","title":{"raw":"Numeracy in the Pipe Trades","rendered":"Numeracy in the Pipe Trades"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-680\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Pipe-Trades-300x279.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" \/>\r\n<h2>Pipe-Trade Tools<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-629\" title=\"Measuring tools icon.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools.png\" alt=\"Measuring tools icon.\" width=\"205\" height=\"109\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" \/>\r\n<h3>Tri-pod laser levels<\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-292 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/24-laser-level-2-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\nPlumbers can save time during pipe installation using the tripod laser measure, especially when installing vertical pipes from the floor to a fixture or ceiling. They save time from making multiple measurements, determining levels by holding up a bubble level, and having to make multiple marks.\r\n<h3>Other levels<\/h3>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-293 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-300x130.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"130\" \/>\r\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\r\n \t<li>Rotary laser levels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Line laser levels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dot laser levels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Builder\u2019s levels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transit levels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Automatic levels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Torpedo laser levels<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Chalk Line<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-294 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-300x91.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" \/>\r\nA cord saturated in chalk dust, used for marking a guide line. They speedily and accurately \u2018draw\u2019 straight lines between two points, and are inexpensive to purchase.\r\n<h2>We Find Pipes Everywhere!<\/h2>\r\nUsed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications:\r\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\r\n \t<li>For drinking water<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For waste drainage and venting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fire suppression<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Chemical, Steam Power, and Oil Refinery Plants<\/li>\r\n \t<li>To transport gas or liquids over long distances<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For compressed air systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For irrigation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>For high-temperature or high-pressure production processes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>It is used in petroleum industries<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Marine applications<\/li>\r\n \t<li>And so much more!!!!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Career Possibilities<\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\r\n \t<li>Plumbing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Gas fitting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sprinkler fitting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pipe fitting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Refrigeration<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPiping-related fields include:\r\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\r\n \t<li>industrial<\/li>\r\n \t<li>residential<\/li>\r\n \t<li>commercial<\/li>\r\n \t<li>marine<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Service or new construction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>medical<\/li>\r\n \t<li>gas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>fire protection<\/li>\r\n \t<li>municipal services<\/li>\r\n \t<li>solar-system installation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>heating and cooling<\/li>\r\n \t<li>troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Plus, so much more!!!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-680\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Pipe-Trades-300x279.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Pipe-Trades-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Pipe-Trades-65x60.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Pipe-Trades-225x209.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Pipe-Trades-350x325.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Pipe-Trades.png 662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Pipe-Trade Tools<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-629\" title=\"Measuring tools icon.\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/Measuring-Tools.png\" alt=\"Measuring tools icon.\" width=\"205\" height=\"109\" data-popupalt-original-title=\"null\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Tri-pod laser levels<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-292 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/24-laser-level-2-228x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/24-laser-level-2-228x300.jpg 228w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/24-laser-level-2-65x86.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/24-laser-level-2-225x296.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/24-laser-level-2-350x461.jpg 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/24-laser-level-2.jpg 643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><br \/>\nPlumbers can save time during pipe installation using the tripod laser measure, especially when installing vertical pipes from the floor to a fixture or ceiling. They save time from making multiple measurements, determining levels by holding up a bubble level, and having to make multiple marks.<\/p>\n<h3>Other levels<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-293 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-300x130.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-65x28.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-225x98.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level-350x152.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/25-level.png 1225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\n<li>Rotary laser levels<\/li>\n<li>Line laser levels<\/li>\n<li>Dot laser levels<\/li>\n<li>Builder\u2019s levels<\/li>\n<li>Transit levels<\/li>\n<li>Automatic levels<\/li>\n<li>Torpedo laser levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chalk Line<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-294 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-300x91.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-1024x312.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-768x234.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-1536x468.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-65x20.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-225x69.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline-350x107.jpg 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2022\/2023\/07\/26-chalkline.jpg 1887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\nA cord saturated in chalk dust, used for marking a guide line. They speedily and accurately \u2018draw\u2019 straight lines between two points, and are inexpensive to purchase.<\/p>\n<h2>We Find Pipes Everywhere!<\/h2>\n<p>Used for residential, commercial, and industrial applications:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\n<li>For drinking water<\/li>\n<li>For waste drainage and venting<\/li>\n<li>Fire suppression<\/li>\n<li>Chemical, Steam Power, and Oil Refinery Plants<\/li>\n<li>To transport gas or liquids over long distances<\/li>\n<li>For compressed air systems<\/li>\n<li>For irrigation<\/li>\n<li>For high-temperature or high-pressure production processes<\/li>\n<li>It is used in petroleum industries<\/li>\n<li>Marine applications<\/li>\n<li>And so much more!!!!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Career Possibilities<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\n<li>Plumbing<\/li>\n<li>Gas fitting<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkler fitting<\/li>\n<li>Pipe fitting<\/li>\n<li>Refrigeration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Piping-related fields include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"twocolumn\">\n<li>industrial<\/li>\n<li>residential<\/li>\n<li>commercial<\/li>\n<li>marine<\/li>\n<li>Service or new construction<\/li>\n<li>medical<\/li>\n<li>gas<\/li>\n<li>fire protection<\/li>\n<li>municipal services<\/li>\n<li>solar-system installation<\/li>\n<li>heating and cooling<\/li>\n<li>troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair<\/li>\n<li>Plus, so much more!!!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"template":"","meta":{"pb_part_invisible":false,"pb_part_invisible_string":""},"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-92","part","type-part","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/92","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/part"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/92\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":866,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/92\/revisions\/866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=92"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=92"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}