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Why is it an advantage to mount your pump to a fixed base?

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What happens if you double both the pump’s flow and the head?

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What can you add to a pump to prevent it from dry-running?

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Does it create a noise inside the pump when vapourised water molecules implode?

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Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce friction losses?

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What should you generally avoid excessive use of when working with pipework?

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1: Why is it an advantage to mount your pump to a fixed base?
A steady pump operates more efficiently
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1: Why is it an advantage to mount your pump to a fixed base?
It makes it easier to measure the pump data
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1: Why is it an advantage to mount your pump to a fixed base?
It helps to keep it steady in bad weather
2: What happens if you double both the pump’s flow and the head?
The energy usage remains the same
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2: What happens if you double both the pump’s flow and the head?
The energy usage is doubled
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2: What happens if you double both the pump’s flow and the head?
The energy usage is quadrupled
3: What can you add to a pump to prevent it from dry-running?
A float switch
3: What can you add to a pump to prevent it from dry-running?
A source of airflow
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3: What can you add to a pump to prevent it from dry-running?
Nothing, you can only use pumps with built-in dry-running protection
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4: Does it create a noise inside the pump when vapourised water molecules implode?
No
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4: Does it create a noise inside the pump when vapourised water molecules implode?
Yes
5: Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce friction losses?
Reduce the flow
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5: Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce friction losses?
Lower the pump inlet
5: Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce friction losses?
Increase the pipe size
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6: What should you generally avoid excessive use of when working with pipework?
Stainless steel material
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6: What should you generally avoid excessive use of when working with pipework?
Elbows and bends
6: What should you generally avoid excessive use of when working with pipework?
Heating boxes
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