With the Standing Pressure Test, the __________ the System Stays

question 9

Short Answer

With the standing pressure test, the __________ the system stays under pressure, the more reliable the leak-check will be. On residential systems, __________ should be more than sufficient time for even the smallest leak to cause movement on the gauge. If at all possible, the system should be under pressure __________ to ensure that the system is leak-free prior to startup. If a _________ leak is present, the pressure in the system will begin to drop rapidly. __________ leaks may require much more time to show up on the gauge.

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Definitions:

Flexible

The quality of being able to bend without breaking; adaptability to change or to accommodate new conditions.

Brittle

Refers to a physical property of materials that break easily without significant deformation.

Cranium

The skull; the eight bones of the head enclosing the brain; generally applied to the 28 bones of the head and face.

Cranial Bones

The bones that form the skull, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the face.