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The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 1

Pipe threading machines

 Table 2.12 Types of pipe threading machine

Hand-held electric pipe threading tool
This is an easy to use hand-held electric
pipe threading tool for threading mild steel
BSP pipes, in situ with a pipe clamp or
mounted in a pipe vice.
Threads ½-inch to 2-inch BSP pipe.
Pipe threading machine
Used on-site, these electric floor-mounted
tools will cut, de-burr and thread LCS pipe
easily and quickly.
They need regular maintenance.

Copper pipe socket crimping tool

KEY TERM  Table 2.13 Copper pipe socket crimping tool
Crimping: the process of Copper pipe socket crimping tool
pressing the fittings into a A fairly new tool, used for crimping press
copper pipe using a ‘press fit-type fittings onto copper tubes.
fit’ or crimping tool.

Pipe freezing kits
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Gloves should always be Pipe freezing kits create a plug of ice to hold back water while maintenance and
worn when using pipe repair tasks are undertaken. There are generally two types available:
freezing kits because of
the risk of frostbite. 1 electric freezing kits
2 freezing kits using refrigerants.

HEALTH AND SAFETY Power tool safety and maintenance
Remember: power tools As with hand tools, power tools need regular inspection and maintenance. There
have the potential to
seriously risk the health are certain points that should be followed.
and safety of those on-site ● Power tools should be PAT tested every three months (see Chapter 1, Health
if not properly checked and safety practices and systems, page 46).
and maintained.
● Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when using power tools.
● Always check the tool, the cord and the plug before use for any signs of wear
or damage.
● Always check to make sure the tool is the correct voltage for the power
supply.
● Never drag the tool or the power cord across the floor.
● Never lift or lower a power tool by its cord.
● Never use a tool that is damaged or not working properly. Damaged tools
should be taken out of use, tagged and sent for repair.

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