Plumbing Maintenance Quiz

What should you do if a washer is worn or broken in a tap?

• Ignore it

• Replace the washer correctly

• Use a hammer to fix it

• Paint over it

What tool should be used to avoid scratching chrome or gold finishes?

• Metal pliers

• Soft jaw pliers

• Screwdriver

• Wrench

What is a common symptom of defective tap seating?

• Water pressure increase

• Dripping from outlet or overflow

• No water flow

• Loud noises

What tool can be used to fix a defective tap seating?

• Hammer

• Screwdriver

• Re-seating tool

• Wrench

What should be done if a tap is badly damaged?

• Paint it

• Use a re-seating tool

• Replace the whole tap

• Tighten the screws

What should you try to do if you encounter jammed headgear?

• Replace the entire unit immediately

• Try to release it

• Use water to loosen it

• Ignore the issue

What should you take care not to do when dealing with a jammed headgear nut?

• Tighten the nut

• Round the nut

• Paint the nut

• Remove the nut

What should you always use to lubricate when maintaining headgear?

• Water

• Oil

• Silicon grease

• Soap

What does it mean if a tap is dripping from the body rather than the outlet?

• The tap is not properly closed.

• The fibre or rubber washer is damaged.

• The water pressure is too high.

• The outlet is blocked.

How can you identify if the washer joining the body of a tap is damaged?

• By tightening the tap.

• By undoing the cover.

• By increasing water flow.

• By replacing the tap.