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Module Lessons
Common Plumbing Processes
Basic Hand Tools
Specialist Plumbing Tools
Power Tools
Copper Tube Specifications
Machine Bending Copper
Spring Bending Copper
Soldered Capillary Joints
Compression and Press-Fit Joints
Low Carbon Steel (LCS) Pipework
Jointing LCS Pipe
Plastic Pressure Pipe (PE & PB-1)
Jointing Plastic Pressure Pipe
Sanitation Plastics (PVCu, ABS, PP)
Jointing Sanitation Plastics
Preparation of the Work Area
Notching and Drilling Joists
Pipe Clips, Brackets, and Fixings
Installation Techniques
Testing and Commissioning
Lesson Overview
Correctly selecting and installing pipe clips, brackets, and fixings ensures pipework remains secure, prevents noise from vibration, and accommodates thermal movement across domestic installations.
Learning Objectives
Identify the common types of pipe clips, brackets, and fixings used for metallic and plastic pipework.
State the correct horizontal and vertical clipping distances for copper, low carbon steel, and plastic pipework.
Select the appropriate masonry drills, screws, and cavity fixings for securing pipework and appliances to various building fabrics.
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