Basic Plumbing & Home Maintenance

Taps, leaks, blockages and small home maintenance jobs.

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01Home Water Supply System 4 टॉपिक

Overhead tank and supply lines
Main valve, stop valve and angle valve
Pipe types: PVC, CPVC, GI, uPVC (SWR)
Common pipe sizes

02Plumbing Tools and Materials 4 टॉपिक

Pipe wrench and adjustable spanner
Plunger and drain cleaning spring
Hacksaw and pipe cutter
Teflon tape, solvent cement and sealant

03Taps, Valves and Leaks 5 टॉपिक

Types of taps
Replacing a tap washer or cartridge
Using Teflon tape on threads
Replacing an angle valve
Fixing a leaking connection pipe

04Drains and Blockages 5 टॉपिक

P-trap, S-trap and floor trap
Using a plunger
Using a drain cleaning spring
Preventing blockages: strainer, no oil in sink
Removing bad smell from drains

05Toilet and Flush Tank 4 टॉपिक

Parts of a flush tank
Running flush: flapper or float valve
Health faucet and connection pipe
Basic toilet cleaning and care

06Water Tank and Water Quality 4 टॉपिक

Tank capacity: 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres
Cleaning the tank about every 6 months
Overflow and float valve
Basic water filter and RO care

07Small Home Maintenance Jobs 6 टॉपिक

Fixing screws with wall plugs (gitti)
Oiling hinges and locks
Checking dampness and seepage
Tile grout repair
Touch-up painting
When to call a professional

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आप यह कर पाएँगे

Understand the home water supply: tank, main valve, angle valves and pipes
Use plumbing tools: pipe wrench, spanner, plunger, hacksaw, Teflon tape and solvent cement
Repair a dripping tap and a leaking threaded joint
Clear simple drain blockages and prevent them
Fix a running flush tank and clean a water tank safely
Do small home jobs: wall plugs and screws, door hinges, dampness checks

यह किसके लिए है

Home-makers and house owners who want to fix small problems themselves
Young people who want to start learning plumbing as a trade
Caretakers of hostels, shops and offices

आपको क्या चाहिए

No technical background needed
Old clothes for practical work

सवाल

Can I start work as a plumber after this course?

This is a basic course for home repairs. It is a good start; for professional work, take a full plumber trade course and practise under an experienced plumber.

Do I need to buy tools?

No. The centre provides tools for practice. A list of basic tools for home is given.

How long is the course?

About 12 hours, mostly hands-on practice.