Question 3025 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam

A pressure gauge on a pump discharge reads 0 psi while the pump is running. This most likely indicates

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Correct answer to question 3025

  • D: the pump has lost prime or the gauge is faulty or isolated

Explanation

A running pump should show some discharge pressure. Zero suggests lost prime, a broken shaft or a damaged or closed-off gauge.

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