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Pipe Fitter
A pipefitter is someone who installs, repairs, and maintains piping systems. To be a licensed pipefitter, one must have a four- to five-year apprenticeship from an accredited trade institution. Most US industrial companies require a pipefitter to be licensed.
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Does there exist an open source software for piping design layout schematics?
See the related link for a list of open source piping software.
How many hours does a first year apprentice pipefitter in Chicago get and is it a 40 hrs a week job?
It depends on what contractor you work for. And from there, what type of job is being done. 40 hours a week is normally a minimum.
Free nccer pipefitter test study guide?
As far as I know , a free book no. Unless you are being tested thru a company. There are 4 levels of certification . Math a big part pythagram theorem ,learn it . Ask a local pipe fitter union local , or the closest nccer program provider . I myself am a level 4 pipe fitter and also a boilermaker both nccer certified . Trig, geometry, algebra , blueprints ,equipment......etc.
If i have an 1 2 inch pipe and want to cap it would i buy a 3 4 inch cap or 1 2 inch?
1/2 inch for 1/2 inch pipe.
when there is restriction in the pipeline spool so that it can not be hydro tested (ex 1. The pipeline is hydro tested up to a pump inlet and the inlet joint is welded after hydro test. 2. the pipeline is getting connected to a header and the header gets connected to lot of branches where hydro test cant be done) the joints in the loop will be taken 100% radiography and all those joints are called as golden joints
Balaji
Mechanical Engineer
ISCO
What is difference between tube connector and tube adapter fitting?
A tube connector is the standard fitting that goes on a tube or hose.
A tube adapter fits to a tube or hose and enables it to connect to a fitting of a different size to its standard.
What does survival of the fitter mean?
Survival of the fittest is the belief that in the competition between two beings, the one most suited by nature to its task and/or environment should be the one who lives. This is in contrast to many religious beliefs that those who choose a morally superior path should survive.
Example: In survival of the moral, a person who does not steal food should live, because he chose the moral path. In survival of the fittest, the person who does not steal food should die because he chose not to eat.
What tools are needed by a pipe fitter helper?
a 25 foot tape measure,1'wrench 15/16',11/16'11/8'' channel locks,torpedo level,cresent wrench 12'',for bottles turn on off.gloves,a square.plumb bob,4lb hammer,safety harness,tool box w/lock
What book do you study to prepare for journeyman pipe fitter exam?
there is no book to study for a trade that requires hands on physical work and different situations.although there is the blue book which has all the formulas and such a pipefitter will use day to day.but no book can prepare you for a journeyman pipefitter test.hands on experience will be needed.good luck
Hourly rate of pay for union pipefitter?
It may be different in each state but in California apprentices start out at approx 21.00/hr and journeyman starting wages are approx 50.00/hr
Do pipe fitters get paid weekly?
from the 30 years i put in it.we were paid every Thursday's yes weekly unless in a organization then it may be different
