Week 23, Day 1

Some confusion over course outlines. The outlines that were officially approved for the course are very limited in scope addressing only drain, waste and venting with no discussion of pressurized water systems, the water supply. Neither to the official course outlines provide direction for the practical, applied part of the course, like the condo project.
We can proceed for a while but we will need clarification before we get too far into things.

Apparently, the materials for the condos will arrive tomorrow morning. Happy day.

Week 22 Day 5

Re-test day. Classes canceled for other students.

Week22, Day 4

More code
-flow in pipes,
-Table 2.4.9.3 Fixture units table.
-Table 2.4.10.2. Permitted flow based on trap size
-Table 2.4.10.6 Hydraulic load drained to a Building drain or Sewer


Planning finished plumbing.
Delta fixtures
Tub with surround
Double compartment stainless steel sink

-Pricing fixtures and trim
Water supply and distribution
 Pex manifolds and home run system
1 4 outlet and one 6 outlet.
Grundfos Pump
Electric water heater

Week 22, Day 3 More code

Waiting for purchase orders, opening a window in the shop turned into a bigger project than expected but will let some cool river breezes in for when we get working on projects.

Week 22, Day 2: Plumbing terminology

Deep into plumbing terminology. Look for illustrations of terms in the NPC Appendix. Lots of good illustrations online

For example: Air admittance valve; old style mechanical types only permitted on RVs.

New style diaphragm that are permitted by NPC

What happens if you accidentally glue up a $17.80 4'ABS DWV "y" fitting? Make a trip back to town for another fitting? 

Term 2, Pipe 0003 and 0004

New term focusing on Plumbing systems. 0003 is DWV systems and 0004 is Venting Systems.
Same process, reading is still critical especially reading of technical language -- codes, regulations, specifications etc.

Clean up today, getting reading to ship some tools back to ACC.

Increase your learning power

Interesting article here. Feynman Technique

Last day of practical testing

Nice work being done.

Hilti Presentation

Allan Catteeuw, Hilti representative did a demonstration of various Hilti products including the DX 450 Powder Actuated anchoring tool, the Hilti core drill, hilti cordless hammer drill and various related products. He left us with some drop in anchors and spare shots for the tool we have on hand. 

Cutting ID

Fine selection if fittings

Week20E01

Clean up and prep for practical testing.

Week19E05

Not sure if I would call it cheating but it certainly is a powerful tool for many situations.

https://www.wired.com/story/ai-is-making-it-extremely-easy-for-students-to-cheat/

Wolfram Alpha, get the phone app, ask it anything.

Week19E04

Wrapping up shop projects and practicing for practical test. Quizzes tomorrow, Drafting and Blueprint reading in the morning, Math in the afternoon.

Hilti Man coming

Bringing some neat tools like a core drill




And some anchors




And some explosive actuated fastening tools

Surviving the Robotics Revolution

So what kind of middle class jobs will survive the robotics revolution?

Autor and Dorn argue that jobs requiring some modest combination of technical skill and flexibility:

Following this logic, we predict that the middle-skill jobs that survive will combine routine technical tasks with abstract and manual tasks in which workers have a comparative advantage — interpersonal interaction, adaptability and problem-solving. Along with medical paraprofessionals, this category includes numerous jobs for people in the skilled trades and repair: plumbers; builders; electricians; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installers; automotive technicians; customer-service representatives; and even clerical workers who are required to do more than type and file.

Business Insider  

Week19E03

Counting down the days till the end of term. Two days to wrap up shop projects and practice for the practical exam. Check your mail for your Practical test times.

One final "homework" assignment on blueprint reading. Drafting and Blueprint Reading Quiz on Friday.

Week 19E01

Last week to wrap up up projects. Math quiz on Friday AM, Drafting and Blueprint Reading quiz in the PM. Check your math assignments, some people have assignments due and some have assignments that need finishing.