Underfloor Heating Quiz phase 2 1.4/6

What is the purpose of an underfloor heating manifold?

• To regulate the flow rate of the system

• To mix the flow and return water

• To monitor system pressure

• To control the temperature of the system

Which components make up the pump control unit of an underfloor heating system?

• Circulating pump, thermostatic mixing valve, manifold isolation valves

• Flow manifold, return manifold, pressure gauge

• Temperature gauge, thermostatic actuators, system drain point

• Insulation material, Kingspan kooltherm insulation board, solid floor

Which types of floor can underfloor heating be installed under?

• Solid, floating, and suspended

• Concrete, hardwood, and carpet

• Tile, laminate, and vinyl

• Brick, stone, and marble

What is the purpose of the series pattern in underfloor heating pipework?

• To evenly distribute heat in long pipework runs

• To provide an even heat spread in rooms with hardwood flooring

• To concentrate heat in areas with high heatloss

• To parallel the flow pipe back to the manifold

What is the purpose of the snail pattern in underfloor heating pipework?

• To evenly distribute heat in rooms with hardwood flooring

• To provide an even heat spread in long pipework runs

• To concentrate heat in areas with high heatloss

• To parallel the flow pipe back to the manifold

Which component of the pump control unit circulates water through the underfloor circuits?

• Circulating pump

• Thermostatic mixing valve

• Manifold isolation valves

• Insulation material

What type of valves are used as isolation valves in the pump control unit?

• Spherical ball-type valves

• Gate valves

• Butterfly valves

• Globe valves

What type of insulation material is used for underfloor heating in a solid floor?

• Polystyrene

• Kingspan kooltherm insulation board

• Fiberglass

• Cellulose

What type of insulation material is used for underfloor heating in a floating floor?

• Polystyrene

• Kingspan kooltherm insulation board

• Fiberglass

• Cellulose