Deck 16: Plumbing Repairs and Troubleshooting

Question 1

The heating element of a water heater is threaded or bolted to the tank.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A plumber must have an ______________________________ meter to troubleshoot an electric water heater.

Answer 2

electrical voltage/amperage

Question 3

Many pump installations are performed by a licensed well contractor and not by a plumber.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Troubleshooting gas and electric water heaters can be performed by anyone.

Question 5

To safely troubleshoot an electric water heater,the plumber must have a basic understanding of electricity.

Question 6

A plumber typically does not respond to repair problems that are under warranty.

Question 7

A well pump pressure switch controls the _______________ function of a well pump.

Question 8

A 240-volt water heater has only one wire supplying 240 volts to the water heater.

Question 9

After reconnecting a gas piping system,a _________________________ test must be performed before igniting any burners.

Question 10

A gas water heater must be filled with water _______________ igniting the gas supply to a gas water heater.

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
An immersed heating device that heats water in a storage tank when energized with electricity.

Question 12

Troubleshooting well pumps must be performed by a qualified individual.

Question 13

When a circuit breaker or electrical disconnect is turned off,a ________________ method should be implemented to ensure the electricity is not accidentally energized.

Question 14

A plumber must be qualified and possibly licensed to work with certain aspects of a plumbing system,including electricity and gas.

Question 15

All states dictate the minimum warranty period of an installation.

Question 16

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
A unit of measure describing the resistance of flow of electrical current.

Question 17

Refer to manufacturer information to assist in repair diagnosis.

Question 18

Most circuit breakers serving a residential non-simultaneous water heater have minimum rating of _____ amps.

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
A check valve device installed at the bottom of a vertical drop pipe in a well serving an aboveground pump to ensure water remains in the pipe after a pumping cycle.

Question 20

A defective tank flapper on a toilet can cause water to slowly enter the toilet bowl during a non-use period.

Question 21

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
A device that disconnects (isolates)an electrical circuit.

Question 22

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
A safety device of a water heater that disconnects an energy source when water temperatures approach unsafe temperatures.

Question 23

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
A measure of electrical power or the true power in a circuit.

Question 24

What are two methods for checking the toilet tank flapper for a leak?

Question 25

A common type residential 240-volt,non-simultaneous electric water heater draws 18.75 amps when properly functioning.What is the wattage of that type of electric water heater?

Question 26

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
Electrical wiring system from a power source to equipment or device.

Question 27

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
a.Heating element
b.Volt
c.Circuit
d.Circuit breaker
e.High limit
f.Watts
g.Foot valve
h.Ohm
A measure of electromotive force (EMF);often described as electrical pressure.