Fittings Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• elbow : a fitting used to change direction by 90 degrees
• coupler : used to join two straight lengths of pipe together
• reducer : a fitting that reduces pipe size
• tee : a t-shaped fitting that allows flow in three directions
• cap : used to close off the end of a pipe
• union : a fitting that allows disconnection for maintenance
• female : a fitting with internal threads
• male : a fitting with external threads
• bend : a curved fitting used for smoother directional flow (less resistance than elbow)
• compression : a type of fitting chosen when heat cannot be applied during installation
• friction : a problem caused by too many fittings restricting water movement
• leak : incorrect fitting choice can lead to this unwanted escape of water
• crack : damage caused by excessive tightening of threaded fittings
• alignment : an important installation factor to prevent stress on joints
• end feed : solder is applied to this type of fitting after it is prepared for jointing
• integral solder : a ring of solder is already present in this fitting