Radiator Standards Quiz

In what year did the BS EN 442 specification for radiators and convectors replace BS 3528 in the UK?

• 1996

• 1997

• 1995

• 1998

From which date did all radiators manufactured in Europe need to conform to the European standard BS EN 442?

• 1 July 1997

• 1 January 1997

• 1 July 1996

• 1 January 1996

What percentage of heat is convected in modern panel radiators?

• 85%

• 50%

• 70%

• 95%

What is the primary function of the fins on the back of a panel radiator?

• To radiate heat

• To create convection currents

• To cool the radiator

• To increase water flow

What is the recommended minimum distance for fitting radiators from the floor?

• 100mm

• 150mm

• 200mm

• 250mm

Which radiator connection method is considered the most efficient but can look unsightly?

• Top – bottom – same end (TBSE)

• Top – bottom – opposite ends (TBOE)

• Bottom – bottom – opposite ends (BBOE)

• Top – top – same end (TTSE)

Which radiator connection method is rarely found except on some one-pipe systems?

• Top – bottom – opposite ends (TBOE)

• Bottom – bottom – opposite ends (BBOE)

• Top – bottom – same end (TBSE)

• Top – top – opposite ends (TTOE)

What is the usual and most common method to pipe radiators, showing little pipework?

• Top – bottom – opposite ends (TBOE)

• Top – bottom – same end (TBSE)

• Bottom – bottom – opposite ends (BBOE)

• Bottom – top – same end (BTSE)

Which type of heat emitter is most common with factory-fitted grills?

• Seam top

• Compact

• Rolled top

• Flat top

What is the height range supplied by manufacturers for radiators?

• 200–800mm

• 300–900mm

• 400–1000mm

• 500–1100mm