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What is the main advantage of a direct or upfeed system in a cold water distribution system?
What is the main advantage of a direct or upfeed system in a cold water distribution system?
- Sanitary due to airtight water chamber RMP 01
- Not affected by power interruptions (correct)
- Eliminate cost of pumps and tanks
- Having compact pumping unit and adaptable air pressure
In a plumbing system, which component carries water from the source to the building?
In a plumbing system, which component carries water from the source to the building?
- Sewage system
- NOTA
- Water supply and distribution system (correct)
- Drainage system
What is the recommended depth below finish ground level for vitrified clay pipes used in building drains or sewers?
What is the recommended depth below finish ground level for vitrified clay pipes used in building drains or sewers?
- 0.30 m (correct)
- 0.50 m
- 0.20 m
- 0.60 m
Which system is not affected by peak load hours and time needed to replace broken parts in terms of water supply?
Which system is not affected by peak load hours and time needed to replace broken parts in terms of water supply?
What is the retention period for suspended matters in a septic tank to settle and stabilize?
What is the retention period for suspended matters in a septic tank to settle and stabilize?
Which disadvantage is NOT associated with an overfeed or gravity system?
Which disadvantage is NOT associated with an overfeed or gravity system?
What is the minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual pressure of 1.8 kilos per sqm?
What is the minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual pressure of 1.8 kilos per sqm?
In a water distribution system, which location does not require the use of a full open valve?
In a water distribution system, which location does not require the use of a full open valve?
What poor design in a plumbing system causes water supply drop when fixtures in series are simultaneously opened?
What poor design in a plumbing system causes water supply drop when fixtures in series are simultaneously opened?
Which type of valve is required at locations like the supply pipe to every water heater in a water distribution system?
Which type of valve is required at locations like the supply pipe to every water heater in a water distribution system?
What type of tank is used in a water system to store water at a certain pressure level?
What type of tank is used in a water system to store water at a certain pressure level?
What causes a pressure tank or water system to experience low water supply when fixtures in series are opened simultaneously?
What causes a pressure tank or water system to experience low water supply when fixtures in series are opened simultaneously?
What is the impact of using PVC or other plastic pipes on a plumbing system's water supply?
What is the impact of using PVC or other plastic pipes on a plumbing system's water supply?
Which type of valve uses a rubber gasket to shut off water flow and needs to be installed correctly for proper operation?
Which type of valve uses a rubber gasket to shut off water flow and needs to be installed correctly for proper operation?
What process involves exchanging 'hard' ions for 'soft' ions, resulting in water with reduced hardness?
What process involves exchanging 'hard' ions for 'soft' ions, resulting in water with reduced hardness?
Which system of water purification uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate impurities from drinking water?
Which system of water purification uses a semi-permeable membrane to separate impurities from drinking water?
What type of water is known to contain trace minerals, chemicals, viruses, and bacteria, making it harder than distilled water?
What type of water is known to contain trace minerals, chemicals, viruses, and bacteria, making it harder than distilled water?
Which type of water may be hard (like calcium-hardened water) or soft (like rainwater) without being boiled?
Which type of water may be hard (like calcium-hardened water) or soft (like rainwater) without being boiled?
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