Heating System Controls Quiz

Where is the cylinder thermostat situated?

• At the bottom of the hot water cylinder

• A third of the way up the hot water cylinder

• On an outside wall

• At the top of the hot water cylinder

What type of thermostat can be fitted as a room thermostat?

• Digital type only

• Basic bi-metallic type or programmable, Wi-Fi enabled, app-activated or digital type

• Volatile liquid or gas type only

• Bi-metallic strip only

Where is the boiler thermostat located?

• On the hot water cylinder

• On the return pipe of the boiler

• On the heat exchanger

• On the boiler

What is the purpose of a frost thermostat and pipe thermostat?

• To control the hot water temperature

• To stop vulnerable parts of the system from freezing

• To regulate the room temperature

• To activate the circulator and boiler

Where are programmers commonly situated in a property?

• Bedroom

• Bathroom

• Living room

• Kitchen or airing cupboard

What is the function of a time switch?

• To stop vulnerable parts of the system from freezing

• To control the temperature of the primary water

• To switch one circuit only

• To switch two circuits separately

What does a wiring centre do?

• Switch two circuits separately

• Control the temperature of the primary water

• Centralize all electrical connections

• Stop vulnerable parts of the system from freezing

Where is the weather compensator temperature sensor fitted?

• On a south-facing wall

• On an east-facing wall

• On a north or north-east facing wall

• On a west-facing wall

What is the purpose of a delayed start unit?

• To calculate the required pre-heat time

• To bring on the heating at a specific time

• To hold off the heating if appropriate

• To compare the current room temperature to that required

What is the priority of optimum start controls?

• Energy saving

• Circuit switching

• Comfort

• Temperature regulation