If you suspect that a gage is sticking and...

Question 1 / 270705eccefa5bacbc34ba4d4875c

Question 1 of 270705eccefa5bacbc34ba4d4875c

If you suspect that a gage is sticking and giving an inaccurate reading, you should __________.

Question 1 of 27070

If you suspect that a gage is sticking and giving an inaccurate reading, you should __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Safe maintenance practices for pressure/temperature gages • Manufacturer’s calibration and replacement recommendations • Risks of using improvised mechanical fixes on instruments

💭 Think About

• Which option best prevents future errors and ensures long‑term accuracy of the gage rather than just a quick temporary fix? • Which choices could potentially damage the gage, its mechanism, or connected system piping? • On board a vessel, what is the standard, professional approach when you doubt the accuracy of a safety‑critical instrument?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any options that involve hitting, blowing through, or manually moving the gage mechanism • Think about what a marine inspector, chief engineer, or surveyor would consider proper instrumentation practice • Consider which action supports documented calibration records and verifiable accuracy

Question 1 of 27070

If you suspect that a gage is sticking and giving an inaccurate reading, you should __________.

blow out the gage line with compressed air

tap the gage body with a wrench

remove the gage bezel and slightly move the needle

replace the gage or have it calibrated