Transcript HVAC Basic 101

Welcome to . . .
Plumbing 101
for Property Managers
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Your building
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Water Systems in All Buildings
Domestic
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Irrigation
Fire
Suppression
Domestic System
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From Street to Building
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Water Pressure
• Water pressures
vary
• Often >80 psi
• Normal is 50 – 75 psi
• High pressure
damages pipes and
fixtures
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Distributing Water to You
• Mainlines
• Branch lines
• Angle stops
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Hot Water Systems – Water Heaters
Major methods of heating water in buildings:
Water Heaters
Boilers with
Storage Tanks
Tankless
Water Heaters
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Hot Water Systems – Boilers
Major methods of heating water in buildings:
Water Heaters
Boilers with
Storage Tanks
Tankless
Water Heaters
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Hot Water Systems – Tankless
Major methods of heating water in buildings:
Water Heaters
Boilers with
Storage Tanks
Tankless
Water Heaters
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Safety Device – Expansion Tank
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Safety Device – Pressure Relief
• Opens and
releases water if
temperature or
pressure becomes
too high
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Circulation Pump
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Leaks
• Leaks occur
• Copper corrodes and
wears out
• Easily repaired by
replacing pipe section
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Public Sewer Systems
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Drain Waste and Vent Systems
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Sanitary Tee
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Soil and Vent Stacks
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Stoppages
• Isolated
• Part of a larger
issue where
number of fixtures
affected
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Toilet Stoppages
• Too large load
• Flushing feminine
products/wipes
• Foreign objects
• Older toilets
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Urinal Stoppages
• Pull the urinal
• Snake the line
• Check and clear the
trapway
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•Urinary salts
•Chewing gum
•Calcium
Shower Stoppages
• Stoppages in
tailpiece and trap
• Due to hair
buildup
• Cleared easily
with drill snake
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Lavatory and Kitchen Sink Stoppages
• In first few feet of piping
• Can be in strainer
• Possibly in trap or trap
arm going in wall
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Mainline Stoppages
• Which fixtures
affected?
– Men’s room
– Women’s room
– Single floor
– Whole building
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Causes of Mainline Stoppages
• Flushing paper
towels, etc.
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Causes of Mainline Stoppages
• Flushing paper
towels, etc.
• Root intrusion
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Causes of Mainline Stoppages
• Flushing paper
towels, etc.
• Root intrusion
• Waste build-up
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How to Reduce Stoppages
1. Install disposals for
feminine products
2. Post signs not to
flush paper towels,
wipes, etc.
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How to Reduce Stoppages
3. Educate tenants on
proper use of
garbage disposals
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How to Reduce Stoppages
4. Set up routine
maintenance
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Materials Used
• Cast iron
• Combination of cast iron and copper
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Causes of Sewer Odor
• Floor drains
• Exposed piping in
ceiling
• Wax seals at toilets
If nothing is discovered in these areas, conduct a smoke test.
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What Is a Smoke Test?
• Forcing smokefilled air into a
drain system so
that escaping
smoke can detect
problem areas.
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Water Savings Opportunities
• Low-flow plumbing
fixtures
• Aerators for faucets
• Reduced-flow shower
heads
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Energy Policy Act
of 1992
Water Savings Opportunities
• High-efficiency toilets
• Urinal flush valves or
waterless urinals
• Pressure regulators
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Energy Policy Act
of 1992
How “Healthy” Is Your Building?
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ADA compliant
Rest rooms
Kitchens
Showers
Overall water usage
Where does your building stand?
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Thank you for attending!
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