Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC108   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
IMC108 19956-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Copper Pipe and Fittings
Types of solders, brazing filler metals and fluxes. Setting up oxyacetylene equipment and procedures for soldering copper tubing. Flared and compression joints. Safety stressed. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC108   19956-99999 Copper Pipe and Fittings
1. Describe the common types of solders, brazing filler metals and fluxes used in the plumbing trade and the procedures for soldering and brazing. (I)
2. Describe the setting up and use of oxyacetylene equipment safely and correctly. (II)
3. Describe the safe procedures for soldering copper tubing. (III)
4. Explain the advantages of using flared and compression joints (IV)
5. Describe the making of flared connections using a flaring tool and using an impact tool. (V)
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IMC108   19956-99999 Copper Pipe and Fittings
    I. Solders, Brazing Fillers and Fluxes
        A. Solders
            l. Fluxes
          2. Procedures
          3. Measuring
          4. Cutting
          5. Reaming
          6. Other
        B. Brazing
            l. Filler metals
          2. Fluxes
          3. Heating supply
          4. Procedures
          5. Other
      II. Oxyacetylene equipment
          A. Setting up
              l. Regulator valves adjustment
            2. Tip size
          B. Brazing procedures
              l. Heating steps
            2. Cleaning
            3. Cooling
            4. Testing
          C. Safety Practices
              l. OSHA
            2. Cylinder storage
            3. Cylinder transportation
            4. Ventilation
            5. Other
        III. Soldering copper and silver tubing
            A. Copper
              1. Brazing
              2. Fluxes
              3. Cleaning & fitting
              4. Purging
              5. Safety
            B. Silver soldering
              1. Procedures
              2. Safety
          IV. Flared and compression Joints
              A. Use
              B. Characteristics
              C. Advantages
            V. Flared Connections
                A. Flaring tool connections
                  1. Flared joint
                  2. Flare nuts
                  3. Flaring tool
                  4. Flare plug
                B. Compression joining
                  1. Fittings
                  2. Sizing
                  3. Labeling
                  4. Types of fittings
                C. Installation procedures
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