BACKFLOW QUESTIONS AND
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What is an absolute pressure of 25 psi equal to?
Answer: 10 psi
During a field test of a leaking #2 check valve on an RP, if pressure is
bypassed through the gauge from TC #2 to TC #4, what will happen?
Answer: The differential reading will drop and the relief valve will open.
What is the approximate value in gauge pressure for an absolute pressure of
25 psi?
Answer: 10 psig
When testing a PVB, if the air inlet opens when closing the number one
shutoff valve, what does this indicate?
Answer: The number 2 shutoff valve is leaking.
What is the critical level when testing an SVB?
Answer: The vent screw
when testing rp, high hose is attached to #2 t and the low side hose is attached to
the #3 tc the needle on the gauge will indicate? -ANSWER✔✔apparent static
pressure across #1 check valve
the differential gauge reads in minimum increments of ? -ANSWER✔✔1 psid
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT RATED
A+ ||NEWLY 2025
What is an absolute pressure of 25 psi equal to?
Answer: 10 psi
During a field test of a leaking #2 check valve on an RP, if pressure is
bypassed through the gauge from TC #2 to TC #4, what will happen?
Answer: The differential reading will drop and the relief valve will open.
What is the approximate value in gauge pressure for an absolute pressure of
25 psi?
Answer: 10 psig
When testing a PVB, if the air inlet opens when closing the number one
shutoff valve, what does this indicate?
Answer: The number 2 shutoff valve is leaking.
What is the critical level when testing an SVB?
Answer: The vent screw
when testing rp, high hose is attached to #2 t and the low side hose is attached to
the #3 tc the needle on the gauge will indicate? -ANSWER✔✔apparent static
pressure across #1 check valve
the differential gauge reads in minimum increments of ? -ANSWER✔✔1 psid