Pregunta 1
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Schedule 80 pipe is required in a propane system:
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for propane vapour under 125 psig (860 kPa) working pressure
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when steel piping is to be connected to plastic piping
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for propane vapour over 125 psig (860 kPa) working pressure
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when copper piping is to be connected to plastic pipe
Pregunta 2
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When sizing branch line, what is the maximum size a job fabricated welded fitting that can be used in a 6” NPS gas supply
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6” NPS
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3” NPS
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4” NPS
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2” NPS
Pregunta 3
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Natural gas piping in industrial buildings shall be identified:
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with yellow paint or yellow bands
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with red paint or red bands
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with paint in a contrasting colour to other pipes
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with green paint and yellow bands
Pregunta 4
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A panel-mounted ground fault circuit interrupting breaker protects all:
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electrical loads in the circuits from that panel
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loads in the circuit served by that breaker
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240 volt circuits served by that breaker panel
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120 volt circuits served by that breaker panel
Pregunta 5
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Branch circuit fuse size is determined by the:
Pregunta 6
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The 24 volt control circuit supply for a residential gas furnace comes from a:
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60/24 volt step down transformer
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120/24 volt step down transformer
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240/24 step down transformer
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240/120 volt step down transformer
Pregunta 7
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On an electrical schematic diagram, the safety controls are typically drawn:
Pregunta 8
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The power supply to a residential gas furnace is:
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120/1/60
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120/2/60
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240/1/60
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240/2/60
Pregunta 9
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As gauge number of a conductor increase, its current carrying capacity:
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increases
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decreases
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remains the same
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varies directly
Pregunta 10
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As more circuits are added to a panel, the total current drawn from the panel:
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Increases
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decreases
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remains the same
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fluctuates
Pregunta 11
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A hard, sharp pilot flame indicates
Pregunta 12
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Direct current travels:
Pregunta 13
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A receptacle-mounted ground fault interrupter protects against:
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appliance overload
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dead shorts
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short circuits
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current flow to ground
Pregunta 14
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On an electrical schematic, the system is shown with the:
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disconnect closed with all devices as though the heating is on
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disconnect closed with all devices as though there is a call for heating but the heating has not yet come on
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disconnect open with all devices as though there is a call for heating
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disconnect open with all devices as though there is no call for heating
Pregunta 15
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The normal fuse size for #12 AWG copper wire is:
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15 amps
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20 amps
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30 amps
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40 amps
Pregunta 16
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A zero ohmmeter reading taken between the casing of a solenoid and a disconnected wire to the solenoid indicates that:
Pregunta 17
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As the diameter of a conductor decreases, its resistance:
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Increases
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decreases
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remains the same
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varies directly
Pregunta 18
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When can an on/off switch be installed in the neutral wire from an electrical panel to a gas furnace:
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never
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only when it carries 24 volts or less
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only when the switch is 3 feet or less from the appliance
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only when the supply is 240 volts
Pregunta 19
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A thermostat with a single mercury bulb which controls a single stage heat, single stage cool unit is a ___________ control:
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SPST (single pole single throw)
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SPDT (single pole double throw)
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DPST (single pole single throw)
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DPDT (double pole double throw)
Pregunta 20
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How tight should a thermocouple connection be:
Pregunta 21
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What happens to the resistance inside an infrared scanner when the scanner is exposed to infrared radiation:
Pregunta 22
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What is required combustion air inlet size for a stationary gas engine having an input of 1,800,000 Btuh installed in a room?
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30 square inches (1,800 mm2)
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60 square inches (3,900 mm2)
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120 square inches (7,800 mm2)
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180 square inches (11,600 mm2)
Pregunta 23
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After correctly sizing an air intake opening, the grill or screen should cover the opening.
What is the minimum size of the mesh on an air intake grill?
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3/32” (2 mm)
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1/8” (3 mm)
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1/4” (6 mm)
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1/2" (12 mm)
Pregunta 24
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The most important element required for proper combustion in a gas appliance is:
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carbon dioxide
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air
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nitrogen
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water vapour
Pregunta 25
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The best method of removing dust from a house is:
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humidification
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infiltration
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filtration
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exfiltration
Pregunta 26
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To reduce heat loss, the most effective thing to do is to:
Pregunta 27
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The best way to remove odours from a house is to:
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filter the air in the house
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ventilate the house
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install mechanical attic ventilation
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humidify the air in the house
Pregunta 28
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The maximum negative building pressure that a natural draft vented appliance should be exposed to is:
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5 Pa (- 0.02” w.c.)
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10 Pa (- 0.04” w.c.)
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15 Pa (- 0.06” w.c.)
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20 Pa (- 0.08” w.c.)
Pregunta 29
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After a direct vent radiant heating system is installed in a new house, the customer complains that, “The walls and windows are wet.” From the following list, what is the most reasonable response?
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after confirming the heat exchanger is not cracked, advise the customer to call for someone else
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recommend that a window be left open a bit
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advise the customer that the problem will disappear when the building dries out
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recommend the installation of a mechanical ventilation system
Pregunta 30
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Indoors in winter, if a vapour barrier has not been made continuous, the:
Pregunta 31
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From the following list, which action will have the greatest effect on reducing mold growth in the house?
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reducing relative humidity to approximately 10%
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increasing relative humidity to approximately 80%
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filtering the air in the house
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covering earthen floors and open water surfaces
Pregunta 32
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Which of the following actions will limit the problems caused by the “distribution effect” on conventional vented forced air furnaces?
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seal the ductwork in the furnace area
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balance the volume of return and supply air in each room or floor
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ensure a tight seal around the furnace filter and blower door
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all of the available choices
Pregunta 33
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Currently, the most common type of building construction is:
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balloon
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platform
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double brick
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solid brick
Pregunta 34
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The main purpose of the building skin is to:
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protect the underlying materials
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reduce heat gain
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improve resistance to vapour flow
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maintain the depressurization limit
Pregunta 35
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The “systems approach” as it applies to a building is a means of understanding how fuel-fired appliances affect and are affected by the:
Pregunta 36
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Which symbol represents a gas solenoid?
Pregunta 37
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Which symbol represents the dryer heat thermostat?
Pregunta 38
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Which symbol represents a dryer high limit switch?
Pregunta 39
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Which symbol represents a dryer centrifugal switch?
Pregunta 40
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Which symbol represents a dryer pilot switch?
Pregunta 41
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Which symbol represents a timer motor?
Pregunta 42
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The required clearance to combustible material above a pendant gas lamp is:
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5 inches (125 mm)
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12 inches (300 mm)
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15 inches (375 mm)
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18 inches (450 mm)
Pregunta 43
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The mantle of a gas lamp:
Pregunta 44
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What is the minimum clearance from the sides of a domestic range to combustible materials, unless otherwise specified?
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1 inches (25 mm)
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3 inches (75 mm)
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6 inches (150 mm)
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9 inches (225 mm)
Pregunta 45
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What type of protection does a range require if it is certified for zero side clearance from combustible material?
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28 MSG (0.3 mm) sheet metal spaced out 0.25 inch (6 mm)
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28 MSG (0.3 mm) sheet metal applied directly to the combustible material
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1/4 inch (6 mm) asbestos millboard
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no protection required
Pregunta 46
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The primary function of a surge arrestor in the top of a regulator is to:
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allow the regulator to breath
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reduce the opening speed of the regulator
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limit the escape of gas to 1 cu. ft./hour
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stop the regulator from operating if it is over pressurized
Pregunta 47
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Propane containers located on the outside of a recreational vehicle shall be:
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mounted securely to the roof of the vehicle
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mounted on an “A” frame as close to the front of the vehicle as practicable
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secured ahead of the front bumper
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secured to the rear of the vehicle
Pregunta 48
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A monitor regulator:
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is a redundant regulator which backs up the operating regulator
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controls gas flow to the top of the diaphragm
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reduces pressure from pounds to ounces
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remains locked off until it is required
Pregunta 49
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What is the maximum outlet pressure for a first stage regulator on a residential propane system?
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11.0” w.c.
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11 psi
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10.0 psi
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15.0 psi
Pregunta 50
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For appliances with the same input, the size of the orifice used for a propane appliance should be:
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the same size as the orifice used for natural gas
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larger than the orifice used for natural gas
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smaller than the orifice used for natural gas
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< 3% the size of the orifice used for natural gas
Pregunta 51
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What does movement of 1/43 ft. dial indicate when completing a gas meter pressure dial test?
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the service regulator is malfunctioning
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the static pressure is excessive
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the working pressure is low
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the piping is not gas tight
Pregunta 52
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What should be done if it is noticed that a regulator set in a loading dock area is not protected against physical damage?
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advise the customer to provide protection as soon as possible
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notify the local gas utility that protection is required
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advise the customer to contact the local gas utility
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report the situation to the Technical Standard and Safety Authority immediately
Pregunta 53
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What is the maximum permitted filling density of a cylinder with liquid propane (relative density = 0.51) by liquid volume? (liquid temperature assumed to be 40°F ( 4.5°C)
Pregunta 54
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What will happen if the adjusting screw of a regulator is turned counter-clockwise decreasing the spring pressure?
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the downstream pressure will remain the same
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the downstream pressure will decrease
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the upstream pressure will increase
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the upstream pressure will decrease
Pregunta 55
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A regulator is sized for the load it is to serve by:
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multiplying the appliance input by 1.5 and selecting a regulator in that input range
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checking the appliance rating plate and selecting a regulator for that input range
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determining the pipe size of the appliance manifold and selecting a regulator in that input range
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multiplying the appliance input by 1.25 and selecting a regulator in that input range
Pregunta 56
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Which of the following are used in an absorption refrigeration cycle?
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ammonia and helium
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ammonia and hydrogen
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ammonia and propane
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ammonia and butane
Pregunta 57
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What are the main components of a gas-fired refrigerator?
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generator, evaporator, radiator, absorber
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generator, evaporator, capacitor, absorber
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generator, evaporator, compressor, absorber
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generator, evaporator, absorber, condenser
Pregunta 58
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Is it permissible to use the propane side of a refrigerator in a recreation vehicle while the vehicle is in motion?
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no
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no, unless the vehicle is only being moved to a more level location
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yes
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yes, if the vehicle is being moved 1 mile or less
Pregunta 59
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How can the location of a leak in a heat exchanger be determined?
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by using a flue gas analyzer and visual examination
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by using a carbon monoxide detector and visual examination
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by using a smoke generator and visual examination
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all of the available choices
Pregunta 60
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Why does the recommended range of CO2 in a conventional furnace differ from the ultimate amount of CO2 of 11.9%?
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to provide a safety margin
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to provide a higher efficiency
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to maintain a neutral pressure point at the door catch
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to maintain a low stack temperature
Pregunta 61
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Net stack temperature is the flue gas temperature:
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downstream of the draft hood
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upstream of the draft hood
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plus the ambient temperature
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minus the ambient temperature
Pregunta 62
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A forced draft burner has a blower that produces sufficient pressure to overcome the resistance of the:
Pregunta 63
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When the installation of an appliance constitutes a conversion from another form of energy to gas, the installer must:
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advise the user in writing of the procedure to follow to discontinue the supply of the former form of energy
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remove all aspects of the previous installation
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remove the electrical supply wiring from the panel
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advise the previous energy supplier of the change
Pregunta 64
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When the required minimum clearance for a vent connector is 9” (228 mm) to combustible material with no protection, what is the acceptable method to reduce the clearance by 3” (76 mm)?
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use 0.05” (12 mm) insulating millboard spaced out 0.05 (12 mm) with noncombustible spacers
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use 0.25” (6 mm) insulating millboard spaced out 1” (25 mm)
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use 22 gauge sheet metal attached to the hot side of the-combustible material
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use 28 gauge sheet metal spaced out 1” (25 mm) from the combustible material
Pregunta 65
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What will happen when the neutral pressure point for a conversion burner is improperly set?
Pregunta 66
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Gross stack temperature is the flue gas temperature
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downstream of the draft hood
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upstream of the draft hood
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plus the ambient temperature
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minus the ambient temperature
Pregunta 67
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When using a gas detector such as a Drager or Gas Tec type, the most important aspect regarding the sample tube is that the:
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detector is within the manufacturer’s date code
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sample tube is within the manufacturer’s date code
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detector has been inspected and verified
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the sample tube is CGA approved
Pregunta 68
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What is the minimum service clearance in front of a boiler?
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18” (450 mm)
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24” (600 mm)
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36” (900 mm)
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48” (1200 mm)
Pregunta 69
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The high limit setting on a forced warm air converted furnace shall not exceed:
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150°F (66°C)
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200°F (90°C)
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250°F (120°C)
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350°F (180°C)
Pregunta 70
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Increasing the burners air supply will have the following effect on the percentage of CO2 in the flue gases and stack temperature:
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the percentage of CO2 will increase and the stack temperature will increase
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the percentage of CO2 will decrease and the stack temperature will increase
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the percentage of CO2 will decrease and the stack temperature will decrease
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the percentage of CO2 will increase and the stack temperature will decrease
Pregunta 71
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What is the minimum clearance to combustibles from the top of the plenum of a converted forced warm air furnace?
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1” (25 mm)
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3” (75 mm)
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6” (150 mm)
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12” (300 mm)
Pregunta 72
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When using a flue gas analyzer, which measures CO2 and you are in doubt as to the accuracy of the reading, how would you verify the accuracy of the instrument?
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by comparing it to a second sample
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by comparing it to a known sample
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by checking it against a gas meter test dial
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by checking it against the appliance manufacturers maximum input rating
Pregunta 73
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How far above the burner port does the centre line of the flue outlet have to be to convert a revertible flue furnace with a natural draft burner?
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at least 6” (150 mm)
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less than 12” (300 mm)
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at least 12” (300 mm)
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at least 24” (600 mm)
Pregunta 74
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What will be the result if too large a fire pot is used in a converted furnace or boiler?
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pulsation will occur
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there will be poor efficiency
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the limit control will be ineffective
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the high limit switch will open
Pregunta 75
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What is the minimum clearance to combustibles material from the sides of a converted boiler?
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3” (75 mm)
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6” (150 mm)
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12” (300 mm)
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18” (450 mm)
Pregunta 76
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What should be done if a relief valve is leaking?
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remove the valve and clean off the calcium deposits
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replace the valve seat and check for the cause of the activation
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replace the relief valve and check for the cause of the activation
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open a tap and relieve the tank pressure until the flow stops at the relief valve
Pregunta 77
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What is the pressure relief valve setting for most residential type water heaters?
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75 psig (517 kPa)
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100 psig (690 kPa)
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150 psig (1034 kPa)
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200 psig (1380 kPa)
Pregunta 78
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From the following list, which is the best location for a combination heating system consisting of a water heater and air handler?
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in the insulated but unheated attached garage
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the water heater in the basement and the air handler in the attic
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together in a central location in the basement
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the air handler supported on top of a rear flue water heater in a closet space
Pregunta 79
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Which of the controls listed below controls the gas pressure to the main burner, the temperature of the water, and turns off the gas when the pilot goes out?
Pregunta 80
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Combination systems are sized to deliver __________ of the calculated heat loss of the building.
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90%
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95% to 105%
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120%
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200%
Pregunta 81
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The recommended water temperature setting from a mixing valve to the domestic water system in combination heating systems that employ oil-fired water heaters for heating potable water and for space heating is:
Pregunta 82
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The components of a copper fin tube, instantaneous water heater are a/an:
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anti-scald device and a pump control
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pump, pump control, flow switch, temperature/pressure relief valve, and a limit control
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E.C.O., temperature and pressure relief valve, anode, and a dip tube
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temperature and pressure relief valve, anode, and a limit control
Pregunta 83
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The temperature of the water returning from the heating loop in a combination system employing a water heater for domestic hot water and space heating must be:
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higher than the outlet temperature from the water heater
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no more than 5°C (9°F) below the outlet temperature from the water heater
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lower than the minimum temperature required to activate the burner
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at least the set temperature of the domestic hot water supply
Pregunta 84
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Describe the leak testing required when replacing an existing gas water heater.
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soap or detection instrument using an inert gas using table 8.25.2 to determine test pressure and duration
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soap or detection instrument at the normal working pressure
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soap or detection instrument at 2 times the normal working pressure
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soap or detection instrument and a 10 minute dial test or leak test at normal working pressure
Pregunta 85
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The flow rate of water passing through a heating coil of an air handler is controlled by the:
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aquastat on the water heater
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balancing valve on the heating loop
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mixing valve on the heating loop
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mixing valve on the domestic hot water system
Pregunta 86
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What will cause the E.C.O. to open?
Pregunta 87
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When can combination-heating systems employing a water heater be attached to baseboards or radiators that were previously used for boiler heating?
Pregunta 88
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What type of water heater can be installed in a bathroom?
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direct vent
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power vent
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fan assisted
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revertible flue
Pregunta 89
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What is the minimum required clearance from combustibles to the top, bottom, and sides of a horizontal furnace?
Pregunta 90
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When is it permissible to store propane cylinders in the basement of a new home for future connection to a construction heater?
Pregunta 91
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Which instrument is used to determine the speed of a direct drive fan motor?
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A voltmeter
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A manometer
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An anemometer
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A tachometer
Pregunta 92
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Which control will shut the gas flow off in a high efficiency furnace if the venter motor fails?
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high limit switch
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roll out switch
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air proving switch
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ignition switch
Pregunta 93
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In a repair garage, an appliance shall be installed so that a component capable of igniting a flammable vapour is located at least ______________ above the floor.
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18 inches (450 mm)
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2 feet (600 mm)
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4.5 feet (1500 mm)
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6 feet (2 m)
Pregunta 94
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What is the minimum distance that the vent from a 75,000 Btuh Category III furnace may terminate from a door?
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1 foot
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3 feet
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6 feet
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10 feet
Pregunta 95
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Before lighting a burner in a steam boiler, ensure that:
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there is water in the boiler
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the temperature controller is set properly
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the main burner test firing valve is turned on
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the safety valves are open
Pregunta 96
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On seasonal start up, a pool heater should run:
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intermittently
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continuously for 24 hours
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continuously until the thermostat is satisfied
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one hour on and one hour off until the thermostat is satisfied
Pregunta 97
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Automatic chlorinators must be installed:
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upstream of the heater
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downstream of the heater
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upstream of the filter
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downstream of the filter
Pregunta 98
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If the thermostat heat anticipator is set to too low a setting:
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the space temperature will be too high
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the space temperature will be too low
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the burner will run until the desired space temperature is achieved
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the circulating pump will run continuously
Pregunta 99
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Aquastats respond to changes in:
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flue gas temperature
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water temperature
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stack temperature
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air temperature
Pregunta 100
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The external bypass valve is set by:
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shutting off the pump
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viewing the burner flame size
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determining the appliance input
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determining the temperature rise across the appliance
Pregunta 101
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What safety control protects a steam boiler if the condensate pump fails to return water to the boiler?
Pregunta 102
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Condensate in a boiler heating system is:
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water heated for use in restaurant equipment
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water in a water boiler return line
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water from the relief valve in a boiler
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water in a steam boiler return line
Pregunta 103
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A room heater installed in either a sleeping area or public area shall be:
Pregunta 104
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Single wall vent connectors:
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may pass through floors, ceilings or roofs provided a metal thimble is used
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may pass through floors, ceilings or roofs provided the required minimum distance from combustible material is maintained
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may pass through floors, ceilings or roofs provided they are insulated
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shall not pass through floors, ceilings or roofs
Pregunta 105
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An appliance vent shall terminate from any building mechanical air inlet by at least:
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1 foot (300 mm)
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3 feet (900 mm)
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6 feet (1800 mm)
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10 feet (3 m)
Pregunta 106
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What material must be used for the vent connector on an appliance without flue gas dilution air?
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22 B & SG (0.64 mm) aluminum
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24 GSG (0.60 mm) galvanized steel
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26 GSG (0.47 mm) galvanized steel
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28 GSG (0.38 mm) galvanized steel
Pregunta 107
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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a draft hood will eliminate back drafts coming down the chimney
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a draft hood will prevent a negative pressure inside the building
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a draft hood will prevent a down draft from entering the appliance
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a draft hood will prevent flue gases from entering a building
Pregunta 108
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The function of a fixed draft hood is to ensure:
Pregunta 109
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When sizing either a vent or chimney which will vent more than one natural gas appliance, which of the following could be used in determining the size of the common vent?
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the area of the common vent shall equal the total area of all the flue collars
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the area of the common vent shall equal the area of the largest single flue collar
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the area of the common vent shall equal the area of either the largest draft control device outlet or the largest flue outlet plus 50% of the sum of the outlet areas of the additional appliances
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the area of the common vent shall equal the area of either the largest draft control device outlet or the largest flue outlet plus 75% of the sum of the outlet areas of the additional appliances
Pregunta 110
Pregunta
There is a new forced air furnace equipped with an induced draft fan beside a conventional water heater in a basement. The customer has decided to enclose the area to make a separate furnace room. The house is approximately 25 years old and has a door separating the basement from the upper levels.
- Furnace input = 100,000 Btuh (8.1.2 and footnote)
- AWH input = 25,000 Btuh
- Enclosure = 10’ x 20’ x 7’
- Structure dimensions = 20’ x 30’ x 7’ x 3 (levels)
What size opening will be required in the furnace room door to provide sufficient combustion air from inside the home?
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0 square inches
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9 square inches
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18 square inches
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125 square inches
Pregunta 111
Pregunta
There is a new forced air furnace equipped with an induced draft fan beside a conventional water heater in a basement. The customer has decided to enclose the area to make a separate furnace room. The house is approximately 25 years old and has a door separating the basement from the upper levels.
- Furnace input = 100,000 Btuh (8.1.2 and footnote)
- AWH input = 25,000 Btuh
- Enclosure = 10’ x 20’ x 7’
- Structure dimensions = 20’ x 30’ x 7’ x 3 (levels)
What size opening is required in the furnace room door to provide sufficient ventilation air for the furnace room?
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0 square inches
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8 square inches
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18 square inches
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125 square inches
Pregunta 112
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Ventilation air openings for gas appliances should be located:
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at the lowest possible point communicating with the outdoors
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at the highest possible point communicating with the outdoors
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on the same horizontal plane as the combustion air opening
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at or above the level of the burner
Pregunta 113
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A draft hood for an appliance shall be:
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located in a different room than the appliance it serves
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located in the same room as the appliance it serves
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installed on an appliance with an induced draft
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sized to the existing vent connection
Pregunta 114
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“Spillage” of flue gases at the appliance draft diverter would indicate that:
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an updraft condition is present in the venting system of the appliance
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there is excessive draft at the appliance
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the venting system of the appliance is restricted
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the appliance is under fired
Pregunta 115
Pregunta
A boiler room contains the following natural draft appliances:
- two hot water boilers, each firing at 750,000 Btuh
- 1 water heater firing at 270,000 Btuh
- 1 water heater firing at 30,000 Btuh
What is the minimum required combustion air opening?
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100 square inches
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200 square inches
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900 square inches
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1800 square inches
Pregunta 116
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What is the minimum size required for the air supply opening given the information listed below?
All appliances are equipped with draft diverters, the building is of recent construction with close fitting windows and doors, vapour barrier and drywall and the total input of all appliances is 310,000 Btuh.
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36 square inches (23000 mm2)
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43 square inches (28000 mm2)
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47 square inches (30000 mm2)
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50 square inches (32000 mm2)
Pregunta 117
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Which of the following instruments is used to check the pressure drop across an indoor coil?
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a velometer
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an inclined manometer
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an anemometer
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a psychrometer
Pregunta 118
Pregunta
What is the purpose of an air-proving switch in an electronic air cleaner?
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it ensures the fan motor is running
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it ensures the fan is running
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it ensures the draft is correct
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it ensures there is no negative air
Pregunta 119
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What happens when the humidistat for a power humidifier closes?
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the humidifier solenoid valve opens
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the humidifier motor starts to turn
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the furnace fan starts, then the humidifier starts
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the gas valve opens the humidifier starts
Pregunta 120
Pregunta
How are electronic air cleaners wired?
Pregunta 121
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Why is it important to position an electronic air cleaner correctly?
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to ensure as much of the air is bypassed as is possible
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to remove as many odours as possible
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to ensure there is as much restriction to air flow as possible
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to ensure an even distribution of air across the face of the filter
Pregunta 122
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Plate humidifiers operate:
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all the time the fan is running
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only when the fan is on low speed
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only when the fan is on high speed
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only when the humidistat calls
Pregunta 123
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The primary voltage for duct mounted electronic air cleaners is:
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20 – 30 volts
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120 – 130 volts
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220 – 240 volts
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9,000 – 12,000 volts
Pregunta 124
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What is the most common transformer required for a power humidifier?
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120 – 24 volt
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240 - 24 volt
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240 – 120 volt
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120 – 240 volt
Pregunta 125
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Heat which when added to or removed from a substance causes a change of temperature is:
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superheat
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specific heat
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latent heat
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sensible heat
Pregunta 126
Pregunta
Which device can be used to determine the restrictions in a duct system?
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hydrometer
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potentiometer
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barometer
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manometer
Pregunta 127
Pregunta
If the belt on a blower is too tight, the motor:
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voltage will decrease
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voltage will increase
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current will decrease
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current will increase
Pregunta 128
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If the fan compartment door of an appliance is left off, the motor:
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voltage will decrease
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voltage will increase
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current will decrease
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current will increase
Pregunta 129
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Where is the lowest air pressure in a forced warm air heating system?
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in all ductwork
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upstream of the blower
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downstream of the blower
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at the supply registers
Pregunta 130
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heat transfer through solid objects
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heat transfer through fluids
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a wave form of heat transfer
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a form of latent heat transfer
Pregunta 131
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Increasing the size of a blower pulley:
Pregunta 132
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shuts the blower off on safety only
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starts the blower when the plenum is up to temperature
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starts and stops the blower
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ensures the burner will not start if overheating occurs
Pregunta 133
Pregunta
What is the minimum diameter of a pressure gauge needed to perform a leak test on gas piping?
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2 in.
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2 – 3/4 in.
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3 in
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3 – 1/2 in.
Pregunta 134
Pregunta
Ammeter’s can read what?
Pregunta 135
Pregunta
What are the millivolts power output on a closed circuit test?
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20 to 30 mV
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10 to 15 mV
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2 to 4 mV
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10 mV or less
Pregunta 136
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A pilot with a lazy yellow flame would indicate?
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Orifice too small
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Mid to high gas pressure
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Target pilot orifice
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Orifice size too large
Pregunta 137
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For flame rectification one of the most important things should be?
Pregunta 138
Pregunta
What makes a flame capillary sensor tube prove pilot to main gas valve?
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Trial for ignition
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Glow coil
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Pilot flame
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Intermittent pilot
Pregunta 139
Pregunta
Can a new installation of a fin type pool heater less than 250 MBtu be installed downstairs in a house?
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Yes, if gas piping can support gas input
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No
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Yes, if pool heater is direct vented
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Yes, if poll heater is close to chimney
Pregunta 140
Pregunta
When converting an oil furnace to gas what type of atmospheric burner can be used?
Pregunta 141
Pregunta
If the flue gases are removed from the front of the appliance we could assume that it's a?
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1 to 3 flue pass boiler
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2 to 6 flue pass boiler
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2 to 5 flue pass boiler
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2 to 4 flue pass boiler
Pregunta 142
Pregunta
Can a gas log fireplace be installed in a sleeping quarter?
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Yes, if proper air supply is added
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Yes, if the venting is over sized
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No, even if new venting is installed
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Yes, only if its a bed sitting room
Pregunta 143
Pregunta
What is the minimum distance that a vent from an appliance with an input of 110 Mbtu/h can be from a non-mechanical air supply?
Pregunta 144
Pregunta
On a pressuretrol, the main burner starts on?
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Pressure rise
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Water level
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Pressure differential
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Steam system output
Pregunta 145
Pregunta
On a hydronic heater system what control responds to a load change?
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Low water cut off
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Expansion tank
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Flow switch
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Aquastat
Pregunta 146
Pregunta
When installing propane tanks under 1,000 USWG, what would be the minimum distance from a building?
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25 ft.
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30 ft.
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15 ft.
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10 ft.
Pregunta 147
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If an appliance is less than 83% efficient and non-positive it would be considered a?
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Category II
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Category I
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Category IV
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Category III
Pregunta 148
Pregunta
For a steam boiler, what would be the most important safety control?
Pregunta 149
Pregunta
For a low-pressure steam boiler what would be the maximum steam pressure setting?
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30 psig
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25 psig
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10 psig
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15 psig
Pregunta 150
Pregunta
How would you measure relative humidity?
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Wet bulb and atmospheric pressure
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Dry bulb and latent heat of vapour
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Moisture bulb and wet bulb
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Wet bulb and dry bulb
Pregunta 151
Pregunta
What is nitrogen known as?
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Toxins
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Explosive gases
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Inert gas
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Neutralizers
Pregunta 152
Pregunta
Which heat is removed or added to cause a change in state without change in temperature?
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Sensible heat
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Radiant heat
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Latent heat
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Super heat
Pregunta 153
Pregunta
Except when permitted, what is the minimum clearance to combustibles from the top of a gas refrigerator?
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2 in.
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10 in.
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36 in.
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12 in
Pregunta 154
Pregunta
On a gas regulator, what controls the increase or decrease of gas flow to the appliance?
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Restricting element
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Vent hold
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Loading element
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Measuring element
Pregunta 155
Pregunta
When sizing capacitors in series, what would be the total capacitance (CT) using 12F and 15F capacitors?
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5.66 CT
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6.35 CT
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6.97 CT
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6.66 CT
Pregunta 156
Pregunta
What would be the Btu/h output of a 10 kW heater
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38,210 Btu/h
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36,220 Btu/h
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33,150 Btu/h
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34,120 Btu/h
Pregunta 157
Pregunta
Clocking a 5 cu ft. dial on a gas meter for 63 seconds, what would be the appliance input?
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258 MBtu/h
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286 MBtu/h
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268 MBtu/h
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284 MBtu/h
Pregunta 158
Pregunta
What does a gas pressure regulator control?
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Inlet pressure
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Gas flow
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Downstream pressure
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Locks out gas flow
Pregunta 159
Pregunta
A first stage or high-pressure regulator reduces tank pressure to...?
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350 Psig to 10 Psig
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375 Psig to 5 Psig
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250 Psig to 10 Psig
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375 Psig to 10 Psig
Pregunta 160
Pregunta
On a regulator, what senses outlet pressure?
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Restricting element
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Measuring element
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Loading element
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Spring element
Pregunta 161
Pregunta
Which gas meter would be used for a small or mid size commercial installation?
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Rotary type
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Tubing type
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Bellows type
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Orifice
Pregunta 162
Pregunta
A bellows gas meter is also known as a?
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Down stream displacement meter
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Up stream displacement meter
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Pressure displacement meter
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Positive displacement meter
Pregunta 163
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A fan assist burner is?
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Designed for better combustion
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Designed for conversion boiler
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Designed to overcome appliance friction
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Designed to overcome burner resistance
Pregunta 164
Pregunta
A propane service regulator would normally deliver pressure at
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Pound to 11 in. w.c.
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Ounces to 7 in. w.c.
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Ounces to 11 in. w.c.
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Pound to 7 in. w.c.
Pregunta 165
Pregunta
What monitors water flow in a pool heater?
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Aquastat
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Low water cut off
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Pressure switch
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Flow switch
Pregunta 166
Pregunta
On a gas regulator, what is used to adjusts the outlet pressure?
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Restricting element
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Loading element
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Limiting orifice
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Measuring element
Pregunta 167
Pregunta
Venting spillage can be caused by?
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Improper combustion air mixture
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Excessive elbows in venting system
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Cracked heat exchanger
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Blocked condensate furnace drain
Pregunta 168
Pregunta
When vent spillage occurs and flue gases pass back through the combustion zone, what change occurs?
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Flue gases are hotter and rise faster through chimney
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Flue CO2 gases are more efficient
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Flue CO2 gases changes to N2
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Flue CO2 gases changes to CO
Pregunta 169
Pregunta
For a freestanding propane range in a large kitchen, the flexible connector may be how long?
Pregunta 170
Pregunta
An inverted sensor (measures water level) can be found operating what type of appliance?
Pregunta 171
Pregunta
What would be the input of a 0.60-gph-oil nozzle?
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73 MBtu
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70 MBtu
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84 MBtu
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50 MBtu
Pregunta 172
Pregunta
On a high efficiency furnace, what turns on the blower fan?
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Klixon limit
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Bi-metal switch
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Relay timer
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Temperature
Pregunta 173
Pregunta
A vent-limiting orifice is only allowed to approximately discharge how much gas in a 24-hour period?
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1 cubic foot
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10 cubic feet
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20 cubic feet
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24 cubic feet
Pregunta 174
Pregunta
What is the ultimate reading of CO2 (carbon dioxide) for natural gas?
Pregunta 175
Pregunta
What would be the approximate O2 (oxygen) reading?
Pregunta 176
Pregunta
What does a barometric damper control?
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Excess Air
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Pilot Air
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Draft Air
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Ventilation Air
Pregunta 177
Pregunta
A coil type boiler less than 400 MBtu would need a:
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Spill switch and Low water cut off
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Low water cut off and hi limit
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Flow sensor and hi limit
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Spill switch and hi limit
Pregunta 178
Pregunta
A portable infrared heater that cannot be interlocked shall be connected to a:
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CO2 monitor alarm
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CO monitor alarm
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O2 monitor alarm
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CO and O2 monitor alarm
Pregunta 179
Pregunta
On a decorative appliance with an H-shape burner, the carry over ports ensures:
Pregunta 180
Pregunta
The temperature of a high intensity infrared heater could reach up to:
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1000°F
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1800°F
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1200°F
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2025°F
Pregunta 181
Pregunta
Stack effect means?
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Air flow though the appliance
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Negative building pressure
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Warm air will rise
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External building envelope
Pregunta 182
Pregunta
What could be the problem if a domestic hot water tank dropped in temperature after five minutes of use?
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Low gas input
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Mixing valve
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Broken dip tube
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Gas valve
Pregunta 183
Pregunta
What is the minimum location from a property line that a pool heater can be installed?
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24 in.
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20 in.
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18 in.
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12 in.
Pregunta 184
Pregunta
Standard sizing for a circulating pump would be?
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1 gpm per 2,000 Btu
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3 gpm per 20,000 Btu
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1 gpm per 1,000 Btu
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1 gpm per 10,000 Btu
Pregunta 185
Pregunta
If you had a commercial air handler and needed to know the speed of the blower where the pulley on a five-horse power 3,450-rpm motor is 6-inch and the pulley on a two-inch-fifteen-foot drive shaft is 10-inch, what would be the rpm of the blower?
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3450 rpm
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2070 rpm
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1725 rpm
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863 rpm
Pregunta 186
Pregunta
What is the total diameter of a 4L-28 "V" drive belt?
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280 in.
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35 in.
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28 in.
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2.80 in.
Pregunta 187
Pregunta
What is the spark gap required for a spark ignitor?
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1/4 to 3/8 in.
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3/8 to 1/2 in.
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1/16 to 3/16 in.
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1/8 to 3/16 in
Pregunta 188
Pregunta
On a direct spark ignition control, what is the trial for ignition?
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10 seconds
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0.8 seconds
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4 seconds
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2 seconds
Pregunta 189
Pregunta
A pilotstat will de-energize after how many seconds?
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0.8 seconds
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10 seconds
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90 seconds
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4 seconds
Pregunta 190
Pregunta
What does a heat anticipator do?
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Shuts the burner down if loss of gas supply
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Determines the length of the burner "on" cycle
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Acts as a back up safety limit
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Shuts down burner on excess flow
Pregunta 191
Pregunta
Can NMD wire be installed to an outside gas lamp?
Pregunta 192
Pregunta
How many cubic feet of vapor will one pound of liquid propane (C3H8) expand to?
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5.1 cu ft.
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8.0 cu ft
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7.5 cuft.
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8.5 cu ft.
Pregunta 193
Pregunta
What does a spiral baffle do?
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Remove flue gas
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Speed up combustion
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Slow flue gas
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Raises flue temperature
Pregunta 194
Pregunta
When converting a furnace, how far above the burner must the flue collar be?
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6 in.
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8 in.
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10 in.
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12 in.
Pregunta 195
Pregunta
What would be the approximate time for purging a 1-inch NPS pipe at 100-feet?
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50 seconds
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1 minute
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1 minute, 24 seconds
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1 minute, 10 seconds
Pregunta 196
Pregunta
Natural gas is mostly made up of?
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Methane and Butane
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Methane and Ethane
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Ethane and Butane
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Butane and Propane
Pregunta 197
Pregunta
On a 14 /12 pitch roof, what would be the termination of a 5-inch B-Vent?
Pregunta 198
Pregunta
For a 20 horsepower steam boiler, what would be its maximum input in Btu?
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200 Mbtu
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530 Mbtu
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680 Mbtu
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700 Mbtu
Pregunta 199
Pregunta
On category IV appliances, can a single wall vent be used to vent flue gases?
Pregunta 200
Pregunta
At what temperature do flue gases condensate?