4.1.4 - Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs)
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What does a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water pressure is too high.
Why is a PRV important in a high-rise building?
💡 Hint: Consider how gravity affects water pressure in tall buildings.
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What is the primary purpose of a Pressure Reducing Valve?
💡 Hint: Think about why excessive pressure could be harmful.
True or False: PRVs can be located anywhere in a plumbing system.
💡 Hint: Consider where water enters the plumbing system.
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A high-rise building has five pressure zones. If the top zone's PRV fails, analyze the immediate and long-term impacts on the plumbing system.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when pressure isn't regulated over time.
Design a maintenance plan for PRVs in residential buildings. What key factors should it include?
💡 Hint: Think about preventative measures in building management.
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