While underway at sea, one of three available centrifugal salt water service pumps is in operation with a sea water temperature of 50°F. The operatin...

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While underway at sea, one of three available centrifugal salt water service pumps is in operation with a sea water temperature of 50°F.  The operating temperature of all the systems supplied by this pump appear to be high.  Your next proper course of action would be to __________ .

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start a second pump and verify a higher discharge pressure after securing the first pump

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While underway at sea, one of three available centrifugal salt water service pumps is in operation with a sea water temperature of 50°F. The operating temperature of all the systems supplied by this pump appear to be high. Your next proper course of action would be to __________ .

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