A
merit badge for
Boy scouts. This is not a required badge for
Eagle. Taken from meritbadge.com:
- Do the following:
- Make a drawing and explain the way the hot- and cold- water supply system in your home
or that of a neighbor works. Tell how you would make it safe from freezing.
- Make a drawing and explain the drainage system of the plumbing in a house. Show and
explain the use of drains and vents.
- Show how to use five important plumber's tools.
- Identify and describe the use of each of the following: washer, cap nut, ]force cup],
half-and-half solder, flux, elbow, tee, nipple, coupling, plug, union, trap, drainpipe,
water meter.
- Tell what kinds of pipe are most often used in a plumbing system. Tell why.
- Cut, thread, and connect two pieces of galvanized pipe.
- Using a gas torch under supervision, solder three copper tube connections. Include one
tee, two straight pieces, and one coupling.
- Do the following:
- Replace a washer in a faucet.
- Clean out a sink or lavatory trap.
- Make a list of five important local health regulations related to plumbing.