MWS EOC Questions & Answers Already Passed
Why is it preferred that you draft from a static water source? Correct-It is a true test of the
pump's ability
What is the ideal water depth when drafting from the source? Correct-4 feet
How far below should the strainer be from the surface of water? Correct-2 feet
How many feet is ideal between the centerline of the pump and the water's surface
Correct-10 feet
How many feet of hard-suction is ideal? Correct-20 feet
During testing, make sure the atmospheric air temperature is between __ and __? Correct-
0 and 100 F
The water temperature is between __ and __? Correct-35 and 90 F
The barometric pressure has at least __ of __ Correct-22 in of Mercury (Hg)
, MWS EOC Questions & Answers Already Passed
For every __ ft, __ of mercury is added Correct-1,000 ft, 1 inch
The priming device should be able to create a vacuum within how many seconds? (Rated up
to 1,500 gpm) Correct-30 seconds
If the water pump is rated anything above 1,500 gpm, it should take how long to prime the
pump? Correct-45 seconds
The pumping test should be able to hold __% of its rated capacity for 20 minutes Correct-
100%
How many inspectable areas does a MWS apparatus have? Correct-8 areas
What is considered a once-over of the apparatus? Correct-The approach
What is another term for fuel tanks? Correct-Saddle tanks
Why is it preferred that you draft from a static water source? Correct-It is a true test of the
pump's ability
What is the ideal water depth when drafting from the source? Correct-4 feet
How far below should the strainer be from the surface of water? Correct-2 feet
How many feet is ideal between the centerline of the pump and the water's surface
Correct-10 feet
How many feet of hard-suction is ideal? Correct-20 feet
During testing, make sure the atmospheric air temperature is between __ and __? Correct-
0 and 100 F
The water temperature is between __ and __? Correct-35 and 90 F
The barometric pressure has at least __ of __ Correct-22 in of Mercury (Hg)
, MWS EOC Questions & Answers Already Passed
For every __ ft, __ of mercury is added Correct-1,000 ft, 1 inch
The priming device should be able to create a vacuum within how many seconds? (Rated up
to 1,500 gpm) Correct-30 seconds
If the water pump is rated anything above 1,500 gpm, it should take how long to prime the
pump? Correct-45 seconds
The pumping test should be able to hold __% of its rated capacity for 20 minutes Correct-
100%
How many inspectable areas does a MWS apparatus have? Correct-8 areas
What is considered a once-over of the apparatus? Correct-The approach
What is another term for fuel tanks? Correct-Saddle tanks
