PLUMBING SCIENCE

Question 1

When water changes state from a liquid to a gas it expands by?

Answer 1

Water vapor (steam) mixes with the air and seems to disappear

Question 2

What is the temperature of the water at the top of the cylinder?

Answer 2

he ideal temperature for a hot water cylinder is 65°C

Question 3

Name the type of material used in the plumbing product in the picture.

Answer 3

Ceramic

Question 4

What pH is wholesome Water?

Answer 4

between 6.5 and 9.5.

Question 5

What is the temperature of the water at the MIDDLE of the cylinder?

Answer 5

55°C to 60°C

Question 6

What does temporary hard water do to plumbing systems?

Answer 6

Temporary hard water can cause a number of problems for plumbing systems, including:
Scale build-up
Reduced water pressure

Question 7

What word is used to describe the quality of the water that comes out of a kitchen tap ?

Answer 7

The quality of water that comes out of a kitchen tap is described as tap water.

Question 8

If the water in a plumbing system turns to steam. What can it cause

Answer 8

If water in a plumbing system turns to steam, it can cause water hammer, which is a phenomenon that can damage pipes and fittings