G2 Gas Fitter Practice Exam

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A noisy, lifting pilot flame may suggest which issue?

Insufficient pilot gas pressure
Excessively high pilot gas pressure
Low temperature of the gas
Blocked air shutters

The correct answer is: Excessively high pilot gas pressure

A noisy, lifting pilot flame often indicates excessively high pilot gas pressure. When the pressure is too high, it can cause the gas to be expelled too forcefully, leading to a turbulent and unstable flame that appears to "lift" or dance erratically. This phenomenon occurs because the combustion process is not steady and may be drawing too much air, resulting in an unstable flame pattern. In the context of safe and efficient gas burner operation, maintaining the correct pilot gas pressure is crucial. An overly pressurized system can lead not only to operational inefficiencies but also to potential safety hazards. Correcting the pressure to fall within the manufacturer's specifications typically resolves the noise and instability in the flame. Understanding how pilot flame behavior relates to gas pressure is essential for identifying and resolving issues in gas appliances, making it a critical component of training for gas fitters.