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Know common plumbing hand and power tools

Quiz by Ricky Fleet

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  • Q1
    Which specialist tool may be required when removing the body of a non-rising pillar tap?
    Circlip pliers
    Basin wrench
    Stilson wrench
    Adjustable spanner
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the name of the tool shown in the image?
    Question Image
    Basin wrench
    Spirit level
    Stilson wrnech
    Mole grips
    30s
  • Q3
    Which one of the following sets of tools should be used to cut a waste hole in brickwork?
    SDS drill with hole saw
    Ball pein hammer and screwdriver
    SDS drill with diamond core drill
    Claw hammer with bevel edged chisel
    30s
  • Q4
    The correct tool used to cut Polybutylene pipe is a...
    Padsaw
    Hacksaw
    Junior hacksaw
    Plastic pipe cutter
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the name of the tool shown in the image?
    Question Image
    Footprint spanner
    Adjustable spanner
    Pump pliers
    Stilson wrench
    30s
  • Q6
    A tool specially designed for removing mortar joints from brickwork is a...
    Flat chisel
    Plugging chisel
    Bolster chisel
    Wood chisel
    30s
  • Q7
    Which tool is suitable for fixing 13mm monobloc mixer taps to sanitary ware?
    Box spanner
    Ring spanner
    Adjustable spanner
    Basin wrench
    30s
  • Q8
    Which guard is the main safety feature on a powered circular saw?
    Chuck
    Pipe
    Fence
    Blade
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the main safety risk associated with a chisel with a ‘mushroomed head’
    Dermatitis
    Hearing damage
    Flying steel splinters
    Tool slippage
    30s
  • Q10
    Which is the most important item of PPE to wear when using a large hammer drill?
    Hi-visibility jacket
    Safety goggles
    Barrier cream
    Dust mask
    30s
  • Q11
    Which tool can be used to cut plastic waste pipes?
    Wood saw
    Padsaw
    Pipe slice
    Hacksaw
    30s
  • Q12
    What tool is used to fabricate small bore R250 copper pipe?
    Pipe slice
    Microbore scissor bender
    Blowtorch
    Scissor bending machine
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the following tool used for?
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    Cutting holes in plastic cold water storage cisterns
    Cutting holes in Low Carbon steel
    Cutting out blockwork
    Cutting holes in masonry
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the power tool shown in the image?
    Question Image
    Reciprocating saw
    Cordless drill
    Circular saw
    Jigsaw
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following checks should you carry out prior to using any power tool?
    There are no bare wires and conductors visible
    All of the above
    The outer casing is undamaged
    The plug is in good condition (no cracks, pins unbent)
    30s

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