Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA183   19986-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/28/98
ABA183 19986-99999 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
INSTALLING AND SERVICING VALVES AND FAUCETS
Different classifications and applications of valves and faucets. Installation and servicing of valves and faucets. Pressure ratings for specific types of valves. Troubleshooting and repair procedures. Prerequisites: None.
Go to Competencies    Go to Outline
 
MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA183   19986-99999 INSTALLING AND SERVICING VALVES AND FAUCETS
1. Define specific valve terminology. (I)
2. Identify specific types of common faucets, basic and special valves. (II, III, IV)
3. Explain service procedures for common and special valves. (III, IV)
4. Explain differences in pressure ratings for valves. (V)
5. Install specific types of faucets and valves. (VI)
6. Repair specific types of faucets and valves. (VII)
Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ABA183   19986-99999 INSTALLING AND SERVICING VALVES AND FAUCETS
    I. Valve Terminology
        A. Trim
        B. Straight through flow
        C. Full flow
        D. Throttle flow
      II. Types of Common Faucets
          A. Utility faucets
          B. Compression faucets
          C. Non-Compression faucets
          D. Single/combination control faucets
        III. Types of Basic Valves
            A. Gate valve
            B. Globe valve
            C. Angle valve
            D. Ball valve
            E. Butterfly valve
            F. Check valve
          IV. Service Applications
              A. Pressure regulator valves
              B. Safety valves
              C. Relief valves
            V. Valve Pressure Ratings
                A. Types of stems
                B. Packing
                C. Bonnets
              VI. Installation of Valves and Faucets
                  A. Threaded valves and faucets
                  B. Soldered valves and faucets
                  C. CVP C valves and faucets
                  D. Lawn faucets and shut off valves
                  E. Self piercing and standard needle valves
                  F. Float and flush valves
                  G. Gas cocks and valves
                VII. Repair of Valves and Faucets
                    A. Globe valves and compression faucets
                    B. Gate valves
                    C. Single/combination control mixing faucets
                    D. Tank flush valves
                Go to Description    Go to top of Competencies    Go to top of Outline