TCEQ Study Guide with Complete Solutions
a dual check valve is the same thing as a double check valve? - ANSWER-no they are
not the same. on of the key differences is that a double check valve is approved by the
TCEQ where the dual check valve is not.
As it relates to irrigation what does that abbreviation ET stand for? - ANSWER-ET is the
combination of water that is evaporated (E equals evaporation) and transpiration (T=
transpiration) my plants as part of their metabolic process.
can a copper pipe be connected to a pvc pipe utilizing an ips compression coupler? -
ANSWER-no an IPS compression coupler will only work with iron pipe to make this
connection a copper tube size (cts) compression fitting would be needed.
can a licensed irrigator work on a backflow device? - ANSWER-yes a licensed irrigator
can work on a backflow device, but they cannot inspect it unless licensed or certified to
do so.
Can a star be used as a irrigation symbol if it is listed in the legend? - ANSWER-yes if
the legend list to star as an irrigation symbol
does chapter 344 require testing of all backflow devices? - ANSWER-yes, chapter 344
and chapter 290 both require backflow devices to tested.
Does the irrigator have to provide a warranty to the client? - ANSWER-A written
warranty but no warranty required
Explain the difference between commercial and institutional irrigation? - ANSWER-A
Commercial irrigation system is installed two and a hamster appearance on a site that is
commonly used to produce an income. And institutional marketplace can be defined as
a large commercial site is not used for a profit.
explain the difference between working pressure and hydrostatic test pressure -
ANSWER-working pressure is normal pressure under regular working conditions.
tested pressure is the maximum pressure specific piping can handle under a extreme
pressure surge before it fails.
how are pipe and fitting connected together? - ANSWER-if they are PVC, the they will
be solvent welded. if they are cts, they will need to be sweated. if they are iron pipe they
will need to be threaded.
How do you size valves? - ANSWER-To size of the valve you must know two things.
You must have the static pressure and you must know how many gallons per minute
you were trying to flow through the valve. Take statistic pressure and multiply it by 10%
, and number becomes your budget go to the voucher and find the GPM's for the zone
you're solving for go cross the chart until you do not exceed your budget of 10% of your
static. Then move up to the top of the valve column the size your Valve is at the top of
the column.
How does irrigation impact property value? - ANSWER-The irrigation enhances the
landscape value which by default will enhance the sale price of the home.
How long has it your gators license being required in the state of Texas? - ANSWER-
Since 1979
How many CEU's Are you required a year to renew your irrigators license? - ANSWER-
Are you licensed irrigator is required to obtain eight hours per calendar year. Currently,
the irrigation license is renewable every three years, which would then require a total of
24 hours of CEU's in order to renew the irrigators license.
how many devices will work with toxic back pressure? - ANSWER-only one the reduces
pressure
How many exams are given each year? - ANSWER-28 exams this year however this
number will change based on the new Amanda need TEEX is the entity thar provides
testing for the TCEQ
How many members are there on the irrigation advisory Council? - ANSWER-There are
9 people on the advisory Council
How many of those are not licensed irrigators? - ANSWER-Three members must be
representative of the public
How many parts are there to the irrigation exam? - ANSWER-There are 4 parts to the
state exam. Design, hydraulics, composite, and back-flow.
how many types of backflow devices are there? - ANSWER-5 types
1) rpz
2) pvb
3) dcv
4) abv
5)air gap
how many types of backflow devices will work with toxic back siphonage? - ANSWER-
there are 2
1)rpz
2)pvb
I don't **** where are the two types of general accepted scales used in irrigation? -
ANSWER-Architecture and engineering scales
a dual check valve is the same thing as a double check valve? - ANSWER-no they are
not the same. on of the key differences is that a double check valve is approved by the
TCEQ where the dual check valve is not.
As it relates to irrigation what does that abbreviation ET stand for? - ANSWER-ET is the
combination of water that is evaporated (E equals evaporation) and transpiration (T=
transpiration) my plants as part of their metabolic process.
can a copper pipe be connected to a pvc pipe utilizing an ips compression coupler? -
ANSWER-no an IPS compression coupler will only work with iron pipe to make this
connection a copper tube size (cts) compression fitting would be needed.
can a licensed irrigator work on a backflow device? - ANSWER-yes a licensed irrigator
can work on a backflow device, but they cannot inspect it unless licensed or certified to
do so.
Can a star be used as a irrigation symbol if it is listed in the legend? - ANSWER-yes if
the legend list to star as an irrigation symbol
does chapter 344 require testing of all backflow devices? - ANSWER-yes, chapter 344
and chapter 290 both require backflow devices to tested.
Does the irrigator have to provide a warranty to the client? - ANSWER-A written
warranty but no warranty required
Explain the difference between commercial and institutional irrigation? - ANSWER-A
Commercial irrigation system is installed two and a hamster appearance on a site that is
commonly used to produce an income. And institutional marketplace can be defined as
a large commercial site is not used for a profit.
explain the difference between working pressure and hydrostatic test pressure -
ANSWER-working pressure is normal pressure under regular working conditions.
tested pressure is the maximum pressure specific piping can handle under a extreme
pressure surge before it fails.
how are pipe and fitting connected together? - ANSWER-if they are PVC, the they will
be solvent welded. if they are cts, they will need to be sweated. if they are iron pipe they
will need to be threaded.
How do you size valves? - ANSWER-To size of the valve you must know two things.
You must have the static pressure and you must know how many gallons per minute
you were trying to flow through the valve. Take statistic pressure and multiply it by 10%
, and number becomes your budget go to the voucher and find the GPM's for the zone
you're solving for go cross the chart until you do not exceed your budget of 10% of your
static. Then move up to the top of the valve column the size your Valve is at the top of
the column.
How does irrigation impact property value? - ANSWER-The irrigation enhances the
landscape value which by default will enhance the sale price of the home.
How long has it your gators license being required in the state of Texas? - ANSWER-
Since 1979
How many CEU's Are you required a year to renew your irrigators license? - ANSWER-
Are you licensed irrigator is required to obtain eight hours per calendar year. Currently,
the irrigation license is renewable every three years, which would then require a total of
24 hours of CEU's in order to renew the irrigators license.
how many devices will work with toxic back pressure? - ANSWER-only one the reduces
pressure
How many exams are given each year? - ANSWER-28 exams this year however this
number will change based on the new Amanda need TEEX is the entity thar provides
testing for the TCEQ
How many members are there on the irrigation advisory Council? - ANSWER-There are
9 people on the advisory Council
How many of those are not licensed irrigators? - ANSWER-Three members must be
representative of the public
How many parts are there to the irrigation exam? - ANSWER-There are 4 parts to the
state exam. Design, hydraulics, composite, and back-flow.
how many types of backflow devices are there? - ANSWER-5 types
1) rpz
2) pvb
3) dcv
4) abv
5)air gap
how many types of backflow devices will work with toxic back siphonage? - ANSWER-
there are 2
1)rpz
2)pvb
I don't **** where are the two types of general accepted scales used in irrigation? -
ANSWER-Architecture and engineering scales
