🔍 Key Concepts

• Proper procedure for handling a weeping gasket on a pressure part during initial filling • Risks of over-tightening studs and using inappropriate tools on boiler fittings • Importance of correct alignment (centering) and gradual, even tightening when installing hand-hole plates

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself what the safest first action is when a new gasket weeps slightly during filling: do you change the design, add materials, or correct the installation? • Consider what can happen to studs, plates, and gasket surfaces if you apply too much force or use high-power tools on small fittings. • Think about standard practice when installing any boiler door, manhole, or hand-hole: how do you make sure the gasket seats evenly and seals properly?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which options involve changing the basic design of the joint (number or type of gaskets) versus correcting installation. • Check which choice uses proper hand tools and technique instead of impact or powered tools. • Confirm that the best option focuses on centering and evenly tightening the plate to allow the new gasket to seat correctly.