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Please inspect this
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2) The potential difference in an open circuit is
a) Zero
b) Unity
c) Infinity
d) Circuit does not exist open
e) don’t tase me bro!
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3) 25% to 40% of a typical building’s energy use can often be attributed to ___
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4) Please inspect this
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5) One of two points, such as the ends of a magnet, that have opposing magnetic qualities
a) magnetic pole
b) magnetic force
c) magnetic field
d) electromagnet
e) b & c
Hi Marc. A long time ago I replied to one of these, and promptly got chewed out and my post removed because I replied to the post to answer the questions. Now, I see the instructions say to do just that.
OK, I’m game. I’ll try once more.
There were multiple electrical issues such as double-tapped circuit breakers, under sized breakers, mismatched breaker and wire combos. An electrician must evaluate and make needed corrections.
a) Zero
HVAC
The T&P release valve drain line had negative slope, which is considered to be “trapped”. The condition is unsafe, and must be corrected.
Details: A trapped T&P drain line can be blocked by minerals left behind by evaporating water when the valve has a small leak, by too many right angle bends, by the weight of water in a vertical pipe, and any combination of those conditions. A trapped T&P drain line can cause the water heater to explode should the T&P valve have to release. The drain line needs to have proper gravity flow to its end (at exterior of building, a proper distance from the ground, or above a drain line, depending on the location of the water heater). Repairs needed by a licensed plumber.
After a considerable Committee meeting, we figured out the winner is Dan Evans - CONGRATS Dan!
Hope to see you again.
Please inspect this
FPE Stab-Lok main disconnect panel/double tapped
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2) The potential difference in an open circuit is
a) Zero
b) Unity
c) Infinity
d) Circuit does not exist open
e) don’t tase me bro!
c) Infinity
Explanation: In an open circuit no current exists due to non-existence of loops. Also voltage/potential will be infinity in an open circuit
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3) 25% to 40% of a typical building’s energy use can often be attributed to ___ air infiltration
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4) Please inspect this
water heater TPRV drain line reduced in size, improperly routed upwards
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5) One of two points, such as the ends of a magnet, that have opposing magnetic qualities
a) magnetic pole
b) magnetic force
c) magnetic field
d) electromagnet
e) b & c a) Magnetic pole
Ha! Thank you all. But… it appears that I was the only submitter? If so, I can understand the “considerable” discussion needed since I got some of them wrong.
I always enjoy the questions, because al least one will stump me and I will have to do some research and self-education.
