
Understand the key requirements of testing and decommissioning of domestic cold water systems
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- Q1What would this item be used to test?PressurePH valueCategory of waterFlowrate30s
- Q2When decommissioning a system, the correct procedure is to:Inform the customer first then drain the systemDrain the system down then inform the customerUse a pump to drain down quicklyTurn off the water quickly to save any wasted water30s
- Q3On the completion of a new cold water installation, the system has been proven sound. What would the next course of action be?Hand over to the customer.Visual inspection with the customerFlush the pipework out then hand over to the customerPrepare the benchmark certificate30s
- Q4One of the major problems when leaving a dead leg in a cold water pipe is:Electrolytic corrosionPossible bacterial growthReduction in water flowPitting of pipework30s
- Q5While installing pipework in a property, you are called off site to another job. What would be the correct course of action with any open-ended pipework?Be as quick as you can to return.Cap off with a push fit fittingWarn the customer not to interfere with any pipeworkPlace a warning label on every open end30s
- Q6What is the tool shown used to measure?TemperatureFlowrateBackflowPressure30s
- Q7Water regulations state the test procedures for rigid pipework (copper/LCS). Which one of the following is the correct procedure?1.5 times maximum working pressure for 1 hour after stabilisation2 times maximum working pressure for 2 hours1.5 times maximum working pressure for 2 hours after stabilisation1.5 times maximum working pressure for 3 hours30s
- Q8Read the following list of actions. 1. Release pressure and remove equipment 2. Pump system to required test pressure 3. Connect test equipment to system and fill with water 4. Observe the test pressure for the required period Put them in the correct order for hydraulic testing procedures.123432412134241330s
- Q9The Water Regulations state that the test period for copper pipework shall be?30 minutes60 minutes120 minutes180 minutes30s
- Q10Place the following list in the correct order in which you would drain a cold water system. 1. Make sure system is empty 2. Inform the customer 3. Isolate the water system 4. Find an appropriate point and drain system123424134213234130s
- Q11Why do we flush out the pipework before final handover to the customer?To prevent poisoning from chlorineTo add flux so that the system works efficientlyTo remove flux and particles which may affect the systemTo check the pipework is full30s
- Q12What must be carried out before a pressure test on a pipework system?Temperature testsVisual inspectionFlush out pipeworkTea break30s
- Q13What could lead to the growth of bacteria/legionnaires disease in cold pipework?Dead endsBroken legsInsufficient clippingDead legs30s
