Task · part of 6. Hands-on plumbing. Do FOUR

6(a). Identify pipe, fittings and tools at a store

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Visit the plumbing section of a hardware store or home center and identify (1) PVC, (2) CPVC, (3) PEX, (4) copper and (5) steel pipe and fittings, and (6) specialty plumbing tools.

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Plumbing Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 6(a) · Lists six things to identify, (1) to (6), all part of the one visit; summarized in this step.