PIRB Solar Designation Assessment 5
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
A solar water heating system installed in the southern-hemisphere, the collectors must face ……………?
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
SANS 10106:2014, section 5.2, refers to:
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
A PIRB certificate of compliance must always be issued when a solar water heating system is installed.
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
In terms of signing off a solar installation certificate of compliance, who can carry out this function?
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
Is SANS 10252-1 for:
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Question 6 of 40
6. Question
Is SANS 10254 for:
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
What is the maximum allowable flow velocity for a below ground domestic water pipe?
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
Stratification is when:
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
When a situation on-site does not allow for the standards to be complied with, should you have:
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
When installing a pump, should you ensure:
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
SANS 10106:2014, Section 5.3.5 makes specific reference to:
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
Which factor plays a role in an underperforming system?
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
Name a factor that could result in insufficient savings:
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
Why does pipe friction matter in the primary loop?
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
Which section of SANS 10106:2014 refers specifically to access of components?
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
Select the most appropriate in terms of the POSITIVES of using solar energy
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
What are the advantages of employing a direct system if appropriate?
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
The following drawing denotes a pump solar system. Where would one place the pump on the system?
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
Looking at the picture, what is the minimum distance required between the top of the collector and the bottom of the solar cylinder (A)?
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
What solar configuration is depicted in the picture?
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
The following drawing denotes a pump solar system. Identify which would be the hot water return from the collectors?
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
What solar configuration is depicted in the picture?
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
What valve is shown in the picture?
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
What valve is shown in the picture?
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
What valve is shown in the picture?
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
What valve is shown in the picture?
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
As a licensed plumber you can issue a plumbing certificate of compliance for any plumbing works, irrespective if you; have not inspected, or done the work?
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
Select which of these statements are correct?
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
Pipework connected to the hot water cylinder must be insulated ……………………
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
Temperature/ pressure valve is set to open once water reaches …………………….?
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
Is the following statement correct: All valves used in the system can have a different pressure rating?
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Question 32 of 40
32. Question
A hot water storage vessel must be manufactured in terms of SANS ……?
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
In terms of SANS 10252-1 no flow control device shall be installed between …………………….
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
Is the following statement correct: A 400KPA rated geyser may be installed with out the use of a pressure control device if a storage tank is used that provides a contact head of pressure that does not exceed a static pressure of 800KPA?
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
SANS 10254; 5.4 makes reference to
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
To save costs on the plumbing installation the following discharge pipes may be joined together:
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
True or False: Only metallic pipe may used as a discharge pipe for the expansion control valve?
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
True or False: Use of non certified type components and fittings is allowed in the assembly of a hot water heating system?
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
True or False: 10254 covers water heaters that fall within the scope of SANS 151?
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
True or False: Drip trays are required for an over basin installation?