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Water Supply Systems Chapter 14 Solved 100% Correct
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Water Supply Systems Chapter14 Solved 100% Correct
1. A dry hydrant provides access to a - ANSWER-Static water source
10. When water is motionless, which kind of energy does it have? - ANSWER-Potential
11. A pitot gauge is used to calculate - ANSWER-Volume of flowing water
12. Fire hydrants should be inspected at least once every __________ months -
ANSWER-12
13. How can you determine that a dry-barrel hydrant is still draining? - ANSWER-Place
a hand over an outlet and feel for suction
14. The NFPA recommends color-coding hydrants to indicate: - ANSWER-Available
flow
15. The pipes that deliver water from the treatment facility for distribution are -
ANSWER-Mains
16. The pipes that deliver water to users and hydrants on individual streets are -
ANSWER-Distributors
17. What is the minimum recommended pressure for water coming from a fire hydrant?
- ANSWER-20 psi
18. Where are dry-barrel hydrants typically located? - ANSWER-Cold climates
19. Which is the term for the large discharge opening on a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-
Steamer
2. An object in motion possesses which kind of energy as a result of that motion? -
ANSWER-Kinetic
20. Which pipe pattern supplies water to hydrants from more than one direction? -
ANSWER-Grid
21. A jet siphon is used for which application? - ANSWER-Transferring water between
portable tanks
22. According to the NFPA, What is the minimum distance between the center of a fire
hydrant outlet and the finished grade of the ground around the hydrant? - ANSWER-18
inches
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