Exploring Plumbing: Understanding Double Feed and Dry Cylinder

Exploring Plumbing: Understanding Double Feed and Dry Cylinder

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to define plumbing and explain the concepts of double feed and dry cylinder.

What do you already know about plumbing and its components?

What is Plumbing?

Plumbing refers to the system of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures installed for the distribution of water for drinking, heating, washing, and disposal of waterborne waste.

Understanding Double Feed

Double feed in plumbing refers to a situation where two different water supplies feed a single plumbing fixture, such as a sink or a toilet.

Dry Cylinder

A dry cylinder in plumbing refers to a type of drainage system where waste is removed without the use of water, typically found in vacuum toilets and waste disposal units.

Applications of Double Feed

Double feed plumbing systems are commonly used in commercial settings where a backup water supply is necessary or in situations where different water qualities are required.

Advantages of Dry Cylinder

Dry cylinder systems are advantageous in water conservation and in locations where water supply is limited or unreliable.

Interactive Discussion

Engage in a group discussion about the different types of plumbing systems and their applications, encouraging students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Recap and Quiz

Summarize the key points about plumbing, double feed, and dry cylinder, followed by a short quiz to test understanding.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.