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Question 1 of 105
1. Question
A roof-design on average, is designed to carry a load of …… kg/m²?
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Question 2 of 105
2. Question
A solar water heating system installed in the southern-hemisphere, the collectors must face ……………?
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Question 3 of 105
3. Question
SANS 10106:2014, section 5.2, refers to:
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Question 4 of 105
4. Question
As part of the commissioning of a solar system, is it necessary that you fully explain the functioning of the system to the client?
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Question 5 of 105
5. Question
A PIRB certificate of compliance must always be issued when a solar water heating system is installed.
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Question 6 of 105
6. Question
The collectors of a solar water heating system installed in the northern-hemisphere must face …………….?
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Question 7 of 105
7. Question
Can I use solder joints on copper throughout the solar installation?
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Question 8 of 105
8. Question
In terms of SANS 1307:2014, section 4.3.5, are drain-down valves, dumping valves and anti-freeze valves acceptable methods of freeze protection in a solar system?
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Question 9 of 105
9. Question
Do you require an intelligent controller on a close coupled thermosiphon system?
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Question 10 of 105
10. Question
Fill in the blank space: An air release valve is installed on a ………………… solar system?
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Question 11 of 105
11. Question
For what purpose is an inclinometer used?
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Question 12 of 105
12. Question
SANS 10106:2014, section 5.3.2, refers to:
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Question 13 of 105
13. Question
How could a banjo valve be connected in a solar system?
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Question 14 of 105
14. Question
Conservatively speaking, around what percentage of your hot water bill should be saved by a properly installed solar water heating system?
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Question 15 of 105
15. Question
In terms of signing off a solar installation certificate of compliance, who can carry out this function?
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Question 16 of 105
16. Question
Is SANS 10106 for:
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Question 17 of 105
17. Question
How often should the solar system be checked and maintained?
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Question 18 of 105
18. Question
Is SANS 10252-1 for:
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Question 19 of 105
19. Question
Is a mixing valve required in a pre-heater retrofit installation?
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Question 20 of 105
20. Question
Once the installation is complete and functioning, the consumer must be provided with the following:
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Question 21 of 105
21. Question
Is SANS 10254 for:
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Question 22 of 105
22. Question
If an existing electrical geyser installation has no drip tray, may you install a pre-feed system?
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Question 23 of 105
23. Question
Must I always use 22mm pipes for the primary loop?
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Question 24 of 105
24. Question
If the only available position for the solar tank is inaccessible, may you:
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Question 25 of 105
25. Question
How often should the glycol mixture in an Indirect solar system be replaced?
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Question 26 of 105
26. Question
In terms of SANS 10106, a solar system must comply with which standard?
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Question 27 of 105
27. Question
Lagging only needs to be protected against UV light and moisture ingress if:
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Question 28 of 105
28. Question
Penetrations through the roof structure shall be positioned:
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Question 29 of 105
29. Question
In regions that do not experience freezing, is thermal lagging required on the hot and cold reticulation?
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Question 30 of 105
30. Question
On the non-compliance section of the COC, which is included to allow the plumber to notify the homeowner of any non-compliance’s, and if it is pertaining to a new build (on your) installation, may you;
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Question 31 of 105
31. Question
What if an architect insists that an HWC must be installed in a cupboard that limits accessibility?
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Question 32 of 105
32. Question
What is the best way of covering all the joints with lagging?
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Question 33 of 105
33. Question
What should the minimum vertical distance between tank and collector be in a split thermosiphon solar system?
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Question 34 of 105
34. Question
What is the maximum allowable flow velocity for a below ground domestic water pipe?
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Question 35 of 105
35. Question
SANS 1307 pertains to?
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Question 36 of 105
36. Question
What time period must be used when calculating the 50% volume fraction of the hot water heating requirement for compliance to SANS 10400: part XA2?
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Question 37 of 105
37. Question
Should you look at abnormal hot water usage such as washing machines?
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Question 38 of 105
38. Question
Should a solar circulation pump:
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Question 39 of 105
39. Question
What is the maximum allowable flow velocity for an above ground domestic water pipe?
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Question 40 of 105
40. Question
When carrying out a solar installation, pipe work must be installed in such a manner as to:
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Question 41 of 105
41. Question
The term R-1 relates to which component utilized on a solar system?
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Question 42 of 105
42. Question
The average rule of thumb in determining the sizing of solar water heating systems is to …………………. the existing water heaters capacity.
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Question 43 of 105
43. Question
The base of a split thermosiphon storage cylinder should be ……………mm above the collector?
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Question 44 of 105
44. Question
What assumptions can be made when assessing the strength of a roof?
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Question 45 of 105
45. Question
Solar water heating collectors must be installed in accordance with:
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Question 46 of 105
46. Question
What ratio of glycol should be used?
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Question 47 of 105
47. Question
Stratification is when:
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Question 48 of 105
48. Question
SANS 10106:2014, Section 5.4.5 refers to:
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Question 49 of 105
49. Question
When a situation on-site does not allow for the standards to be complied with, should you have:
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Question 50 of 105
50. Question
SANS 10106:2014, A1, makes specific reference to shading during which times?
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Question 51 of 105
51. Question
SANS 10400-XA refers specifically to which standard?
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Question 52 of 105
52. Question
SANS 10106:2014, Section 5.3.8 makes specific reference to:
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Question 53 of 105
53. Question
When connecting solar collectors ………………………. must be used:
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Question 54 of 105
54. Question
What does SANS 10106 say about sizing solar systems in terms of volume?
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Question 55 of 105
55. Question
In terms of SANS 10106, 5.3.1, what needs to be carried out prior to the installation being carried out?
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Question 56 of 105
56. Question
Should plumbers always defer to designers, engineers and architects?
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Question 57 of 105
57. Question
SANS 10106:2014, Section 5.3.3 refers to:
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Question 58 of 105
58. Question
What happens to hot water that is not used on any given day?
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Question 59 of 105
59. Question
What solar system will use glycol?
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Question 60 of 105
60. Question
When installing a pump, should you ensure:
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Question 61 of 105
61. Question
What is one of the differences between a direct close coupled, on-roof system and a direct integral, on-roof system?
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Question 62 of 105
62. Question
SANS 10106:2014, Section 5.3.5 makes specific reference to:
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Question 63 of 105
63. Question
True or False: A tempering valve does not need to be installed on all solar systems
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Question 64 of 105
64. Question
Name a draw-back of an under-sized tank in a solar system
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Question 65 of 105
65. Question
Which of the following should form part of scheduled preventative maintenance?
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Question 66 of 105
66. Question
True or False: A circulating pump should only be used on an indirect system
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Question 67 of 105
67. Question
When installing a solar system, should you be referring only to SANS 10106?
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Question 68 of 105
68. Question
Select one: Showing factors that would influence the decision to install either an indirect or a direct solar system
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Question 69 of 105
69. Question
Which factor plays a role in an underperforming system?
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Question 70 of 105
70. Question
What are two factors that would influence the payback period of a solar system?
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Question 71 of 105
71. Question
Which two factors could play a role in the safety of a system?
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Question 72 of 105
72. Question
Why are the real-world capacities of electric and solar geysers different?
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Question 73 of 105
73. Question
Scheduled preventative maintenance should be carried out on:
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Question 74 of 105
74. Question
True or false: A circulating pump should only be used when installing a split thermosiphon solar system
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Question 75 of 105
75. Question
Choose which IS affected by global warming
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Question 76 of 105
76. Question
When installing a strainer, in which position would it be installed
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Question 77 of 105
77. Question
Can I use plastic pipes in the solar installation?
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Question 78 of 105
78. Question
Why is there a difference in solar radiation at ground level between South Africa and Europe?
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Question 79 of 105
79. Question
Name a factor that could cause excessive overflow from either the T&P and or PRV overflow:
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Question 80 of 105
80. Question
Name a factor that could result in insufficient savings:
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Question 81 of 105
81. Question
True or False: Heat transfer fluid (glycol) can only be used with an indirect solar system
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Question 82 of 105
82. Question
Why should there be a full-bore isolating valve at the unused bottom port of a flat plate collector?
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Question 83 of 105
83. Question
Select the most appropriate in terms of the NEGATIVES of using solar energy:
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Question 84 of 105
84. Question
Why does pipe friction matter in the primary loop?
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Question 85 of 105
85. Question
True or False: Isolating valves are required to be installed on the circulating pipes to and from the collectors
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Question 86 of 105
86. Question
Choose which is NOT affected by global warming
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Question 87 of 105
87. Question
Select an option with two correct answers: What two factors would influence the sizing calculation?
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Question 88 of 105
88. Question
With regards to solar storage tank sizing. What if there are only 2 persons staying in a three bedroomed house?
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Question 89 of 105
89. Question
Select the option of what a homeowner should be monitoring continuously
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Question 90 of 105
90. Question
True or False: To save cost you can substitute a standard electric geyser with a solar heater geyser
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Question 91 of 105
91. Question
Why are standards necessary?
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Question 92 of 105
92. Question
When strengthening the bottom chord of a truss, what type of nailing/fastening pattern should be used?
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Question 93 of 105
93. Question
Which of the following significantly contributes to pipe friction loss?
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Question 94 of 105
94. Question
Why is cross bracing important?
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Question 95 of 105
95. Question
Which section of SANS 10106:2014 refers specifically to access of components?
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Question 96 of 105
96. Question
Where should you place an air-release valve on a direct split pumped system?
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Question 97 of 105
97. Question
Which factor influences the total available radiation at a specific location?
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Question 98 of 105
98. Question
Select the most appropriate in terms of the POSITIVES of using solar energy
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Question 99 of 105
99. Question
Why is pipe sizing important?
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Question 100 of 105
100. Question
What are the advantages of employing a direct system if appropriate?
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Question 101 of 105
101. Question
Why is there a minimum vertical distance required between the tank and collector of a split thermosiphon system?
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Question 102 of 105
102. Question
What are the disadvantages of using split systems, if any?
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Question 103 of 105
103. Question
When installing a solar water heating system, must the system be balanced?
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Question 104 of 105
104. Question
What is an advantage of employing a retrofit option?
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Question 105 of 105
105. Question
Maintenance and system management would influence the amount of booster input required
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