A pitot gauge is used to calculate? - answer Volume of flowing water
The pipes that deliver water from the treatment facility for distribution are? - answer
Mains
What is the minimum recommended pressure for water coming from a fire hydrant? -
answer20 psi
The pipes that deliver water to users and hydrants on individual streets are? - answer
distributors
Which pipe pattern supplies water to hydrants from more than one direction? - answer
grid
Where are dry-barrel hydrants typically located? - answer cold climates
Which is the term for the large discharge opening on a fire hydrant? - answerSteamer
How can you determine that a dry-berrel hydrant is still draining? - answerPlace a hand
over an outlet and feel the discharge outlet.
The NFPA recommends color-coding hydrants to indicate? - answerAvailable flow
Fire hydrants should be inspected at least once every ____________ months -
answer12
A objective in motion possesses which kind of energy as a result of the motion? -
answerKinetic
When water is motionless, which kind of energy does it have? - answerpotential
Pressure in a water distribution system during average consumption is __________
pressure. - answerNormal operating
What is the realistic minimum usable residual pressure from a water distribution system
for firefighting operations? - answer20 psi usable residual pressue
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