Water Supply Company SOG’s

Question 1

Hydrant capacity, residual pressure less than 10%

Answer 1

3 times the current flow available at the hydrant

Question 2

Hydrant capacity, residual pressure 11%-15%

Answer 2

2 times the current flow available at the hydrant

Question 3

Hydrant capacity, residual pressure 16%-25%

Answer 3

1 times the current flow available at the hydrant

Question 4

Hydrant capacity, residual pressure greater than 25%

Answer 4

An amount less than the current flow is available at the hydrant

Question 5

Intake pressure, maintain no less than ____ psi. Anything less than will cause damage to the water main

Answer 5

20 psi

Question 6

Discharge pressure, calculate ____psi at the portable hydrant , plus friction loss and elevation.

Answer 6

20 psi

Question 7

How can the operator at the portable hydrant bleed air from the LDH before sending water from the portable hydrant?

Answer 7

Cracking one of the 2 1/2” openings

Question 8

Supplying water through LDH, you set the transfer valve to?

Answer 8

Volume

Question 9

When positioning apparatus to hook up a hydrant, utilize what?

Answer 9

Right side steamer intake, LDH to hydrant

Question 10

If the layout is greater than ______ft, complete with a relay of WSE company

Answer 10

1500 ft

Question 11

Utilizing 5” hose allows a minimum flow of?

Answer 11

1000 gpm

Question 12

2 city blocks is approximately how many ft?

Answer 12

1000 ft

Question 13

When identifying a water source, select those that are?

Answer 13

Greater than 1000 gpm (blue and yellow) bands

Question 14

Hose bed capacity is

Answer 14

1500 ft

Question 15

What radio channel is used for water supply task force?

Answer 15

0A-13

Question 16

If the layout of 5 inch is over _____feet, the WSE will request an additional WSE, WSEC to assist in completing the layout.

Answer 16

1500 feet