Merit Badge- Plumbing
A cache by Plumb69 Hidden: 3/29/2009
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This is a Cache placed from the Merit Badge Challenge. Of course I
chose Plumbing. The container was won by Erin-Go-Cache at the
Winter indoor Meet and Greet. Quick Park and Grab.
BSA Plumbing Merit Badge Requirements
Do the following:
a. Describe how a properly working plumbing system protects our
family's health and safety.
b. List five important local health regulations related
to plumbing and tell how they protect health and safety.
c. Describe the safety precautions you must take when making home
plumbing repairs.
Do the following:
a. Make a drawing and explain how a home hot- and cold- water
supply system works.
Tell how you would make it safe from freezing.
b. Make a drawing and explain the drainage system of the plumbing
in a house.
Show and explain the use of drains and vents.
Show how to use five important plumber's tools.
Identify and describe the use of each of the following:
washer, retaining nut, plunger (rubber force cup), solder,
flux,
elbow, tee, nipple, coupling, plug, union, trap, drainpipe,
and
water meter.
Name the kinds of pipe that are used most often in a
plumbing system.
Explain why these pipes are used.
Cut, thread, and connect two pieces of steel pipe.
Under the supervision of a knowledgeable adult, solder three copper
tube connections using a gas torch. Include one tee, two straight
pieces, and one coupling.
Do the following:
a. Replace a washer in a faucet.
b. Clean out a sink or lavatory trap.
The official source for the information shown in this section
is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2009 Edition
(BSA Supply No. 33216)
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2. Return the cache to where you found it.
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