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Take the gas-elec group safety test

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Note: There may be more than one answer.

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First Name *
Surname *
Email Address *
1.
How often do you need to have your boiler serviced? *
Once a year
Every 3 to 4 years
When it breaks down
Never
2.
Your kitchen needs an extra electrical point what do you do? *
As you're quite handy, save money by doing it yourself
Get a mate to do it for cash in hand
Employ a professional electrician who is Part P competent to do it for you
3.
Your open gas fire has started to develop orange flames. Do you: *
Call in a qualified gas engineer immediately
Think how pretty it looks
Notice how dirty it is, so give the coals a quick dust
4.
You smell gas – what do you do? *
Don't turn on any or all the lights/appliances
Open the windows
Call the National Grid immediately
Turn off the gas supply at the mains
5.
There are dark smoke streaks next to the gas fire on the wall. Do you: *
Repaint the wall
Turn the fire down – it must be too hot
Turn the fire off and call an engineer immediately
6.
How often do I need to have an EPC done? *
Every ten years
Annually
Monthly
7.
What colour is the earth wire on a plug? *
Blue
Red
Green/Yellow
8.
Whistling pipes may indicate a serious problem with your plumbing? *
True
False
9.
Which of the following will not prevent pipes freezing while you're on holiday? *
Leaving a tap running while you are away
Shutting off water supply to your house and draining pipes
Pouring salt water down the sink upon your return
10.
Do you have a carbon monoxide detector? *
What's that
No – you have a keen sense of smell and don't need one
Yes – next to your central heating boiler and gas fire