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Cold water systems - Noise faults

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common cause of most noises within a cold water system?

High pressure and flow rates

Faulty electrical wiring

Low pressure and flow rates

Improper installation of appliances

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tends to be the noise when a tap with a split or worn washer is opened?

Complete silence

A loud bang

A humming or squealing noise

A gurgling sound

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the usual solution for a faulty tap washer causing noise?

Replacing the entire tap

Fitting a new washer

Ignoring the noise

Tightening the tap

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can cause a very loud hum throughout the pipework, especially if the cistern is in a roof space?

Loose pipework

A blocked pipe

High water pressure

Faulty float-operated valve washer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is referred to as 'water hammer'?

The sound of a dripping tap

The sound of water boiling in pipes

A violent banging within the system caused by loose or incorrectly supported pipework

A tool used by plumbers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does air trapped in the radiators have on a heating system?

Increases the efficiency of the heating system

Causes uneven heating and noise

Reduces the need for maintenance

Has no effect on the system

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you prevent 'water hammer' in your plumbing system?

By tightening all the taps in the house

Installing water-softening units

Securing loose pipework and installing shock arrestors

Increasing the water pressure

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