Item Name: Plumbing 1925 - 1933

Item ID: Plumbi-AT2

Collector Rating: 1

Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge

Requirements October 1914 until April 19, 1923

1. Submit a wiped joint in lead pipe, threaded joints connecting two pieces of iron pipe with a fitting, a repaired lead pipe, or a repaired iron pipe; and explain how to do all of the above.

2. Be able to repair a Fuller tap and a compression tap.

3. Understand the drainage system of a house, and explain the use of traps and vents.

4. Understand the ordinary hot and cold water system of a house, and explain how to make the system safe from freezing if the house has to be left without fires in the winter.

5. Know the regulations of the local health department with regard to plumbing.

 

Requirements April 1923 until March 1927

1. Submit threaded joints connecting two pieces of iron pipe with a fitting, a repaired lead pipe or a repaired iron pipe; and explain how to do all of the above.

2. Be able to repair a Fuller tap and a compression tap.

3. Understand the drainage system of a house, and explain the use of traps and vents.

4. Understand the ordinary hot and cold water system of a house, and explain how to make the system safe from freezing if the house has to be left without fires in the winter.

5. Know the regulations of the local health department with regard to plumbing.

 

Requirements March 1927 until June 1952

1. Submit threaded joints connecting two pieces of iron or brass pipe with a fitting, a repaired lead, brass or iron pipe, and explain how to do all of the above.

2. Be able to repair a Fuller tap and a compression tap.

3. Understand the drainage system of a house, and explain the use of traps and vents.

4. Understand the ordinary hot and cold water system of a house, and explain how to make the system safe from freezing if the house has to be left without fires in the winter.

5. Know the regulations of the local health department with regard to plumbing.