Central Heating - Plumbing revision Flashcard 2

Front

What is the size of pipe normally used in micro-bore heating systems?

Back

10mm and 8mm

Front

What is the main reason a 150mm gap is left between the floor and the bottom of the radiator?

Back

To allow heat circulation

Front

Which one of the following documents in the building regulations covers the conservation of fuel and power in domestic properties?
Options: Part L1, Part L2, Part P, Building regulations

Back

Part L1

Front

Which one of the following describes the purpose of background heating?

Back

Heat the property to a lower temprature than full central heating.

Front

A thermostatic radiator valve opens and closes as a result of the?

Back

Room temprature

Front

Where should an automatic air vent be positioned?

Back

At the highest point of the system

Front

Which central heating system uses a manifold?

Back

Microbore system.

Front

What heating control is shown?

Back

Room thermostat

Front

What would be used to make it water tight when fitting radiator valves to the radiator?

Back

PTFE

Front

What is this component? Options: TRV, Pump, Air separator, Air vent

Back

Air separator