Central Heating Systems Mock 1

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In a two pipe system the

  • flow and return pipework are separated (correct)
  • flow and return pipework are mixed
  • return water temperature is higher than the flow water.
  • return water is at the same temperature as the flow water

Which of the following systems does the statement apply to? 'The temperature of the last radiator on the circuit will be cooler than the first radiator.'

  • Microbore system.
  • One pipe system. (correct)
  • Two pipe reverse return system.
  • Two pipe system.

The minimum pipe size for the primary flow and return pipework from an independent solid fuel boiler, to a hot water storage cylinder, is

  • 15 mm
  • 28 mm (correct)
  • 35 mm.
  • 22 mm

What is the normal size of an open vent pipe to a fully pumped heating system, in a domestic property?

<p>22 mm. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The connection of an open vent pipe and a cold feed pipe, can be made to a fully pumped system using

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A zone valve in a pumped heating circuit is designed to

<p>isolate the circuit when the desired temperature is reached (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main purpose of the vent pipe installed on a heating circuit is to

<p>protect the system in the event of over-heating. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Refer to Figure 1. Which one of the following components is indicated by the British Standard symbol shown?

<p>Double Check Valve Assembly. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With reference to hot water heating, an injector tee would be used where

<p>a return pipe from a gravity fed cylinder and a return pipe from a pumped heating circuit are combined (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A mid position diverter valve

<p>provides priority circulation to the hot water circuit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When fitting thermostatic radiator valves, a general principle to follow is that

<p>at least one radiator should be fitted without a thermostatic radiator valve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following can be fitted with a remote sensor?

<p>Thermostatic radiator valve. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An anti-gravity valve would be fitted in a

<p>pipeline in which unwanted circulation was occurring. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following components would be strapped to a hot water storage cylinder?

<p>Thermostat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an indirect system of heating and hot water, which includes a cold water storage cistern and a feed and expansion cistern

<p>the water level in the feed and expansion cistern should be below that of the cold water storage cistern (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a combined hot water and central heating system, including a feed and expansion cistern with gravity primaries and pumped heating circuits, the

<p>water level in the feed and expansion cistern should be set to allow sufficient room for thermal expansion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The minimum size of primary cold feed pipe for a hot water heating system is

<p>15 mm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before filling a central heating system for the first time, it is advisable to

<p>remove the pump (accelerator) and replace with a piece of temporary piping. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following assists in the removal of flux from heating systems pipework?

<p>Hot flushing a system as part of the commissioning process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Combination boilers are designed to

<p>provide domestic hot water and hot water heating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is regarded as best practice when branching a large new radiator circuit into an existing heating circuit in cold weather?

<p>Install the new radiators and pipework runs before branching in. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When fully draining down a heating system

<p>the air vents should be opened (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A dwelling installed with steel panel radiators controlled by thermostatic valves is being decorated. The radiators will be removed one at a time as the heating is to be kept on during the work. Which one of the following precautions should be taken before removing the radiators?

<p>Remove the head on the thermostatic radiator valve and secure the pressure pin with a retaining cap. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following heating components may have a replaceable gland packing?

<p>Thermostatic radiator valve. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A pump on a central heating system has been renewed on a number of occasions. Which one of the following could be causing the fault?

<p>No system by pass when fitted with thermostatic radiator valves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following could be fitted in the pipeline to prevent unwanted circulation in heating system pipework?

<p>An anti-gravity valve. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The downstairs radiators in a heating system are failing to warm up, whilst the upstairs radiators and the hot water system are only lukewarm. This is most likely to be caused by a faulty

<p>pump (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The safety risk to customers when carrying out rectification work on central heating systems can be minimised by ensuring that

<p>all appropriate temporary earth continuity bonding has been applied (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During maintenance procedures, in addition to turning off the electrical supply to any electrically operated components at the consumer unit, which one of the following safety actions should be taken as part of the safe isolation procedure?

<p>Lock off the MCB and provide a warning notice on the consumer unit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Refer to Figure 2.

<p>Drain-off Valve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Two-pipe system

In a two-pipe system, flow and return pipework are separate.

One pipe system

A system where the last radiator is cooler than the first.

Minimum Pipe Size

Minimum pipe size is 28 mm for primary flow and return from a solid fuel boiler to a hot water cylinder.

Open Vent Pipe Size

The normal size for an open vent pipe in a fully pumped domestic heating system is 22 mm.

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Open Vent/Cold Feed Connection

A connection can be made using an Injector tee

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Zone valve function

Isolates the circuit when desired temperature is reached

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Vent pipe purpose

Protects the system in the event of over-heating.

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Figure 1 Component

It is a double check valve assembly.

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Figure 2 Component

It is a drain off valve.

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Injector Tee Use

An injector tee would combine returns from gravity fed and pumped pipes.

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Mid position diverter valve

Provides priority to the hot water circuit

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TRV Fitting Principle

At least one radiator without a TRV should be fitted.

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Component with remote sensor

Thermostatic radiator valve.

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Anti-gravity valve location

It would be fitted in a pipeline in which unwanted circulation was occurring.

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Component strapped to cylinder

Thermostat.

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Indirect system water levels

Water level should be below the cold water storage cistern.

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Feed/Expansion Cistern

To allow sufficient room for thermal expansion

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Minimum primary cold feed

15 mm

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Filling System First Time

Remove the pump and replace with temporary piping.

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Remove Flux

Hot flushing a system

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Study Notes

  • In a two-pipe system, the flow and return pipework are separated.
  • The statement "The temperature of the last radiator on the circuit will be cooler than the first radiator" applies to a one-pipe system.
  • The minimum pipe size for the primary flow and return pipework from an independent solid fuel boiler to a hot water storage cylinder is 28 mm.
  • The normal size of an open vent pipe to a fully pumped heating system in a domestic property is 22 mm.
  • The connection of an open vent pipe and a cold feed pipe can be made to a fully pumped system using an injector tee.
  • A zone valve in a pumped heating circuit is designed to isolate the circuit when the desired temperature is reached.
  • The main purpose of the vent pipe installed on a heating circuit is to protect the system in the event of over-heating.
  • Figure 1 shows a double check valve assembly.
  • Figure 2 shows a drain off valve.
  • With reference to hot water heating, an injector tee would be used where a return pipe from a gravity-fed cylinder and a return pipe from a pumped heating circuit are combined.
  • A mid-position diverter valve provides priority circulation to the hot water circuit.
  • When fitting thermostatic radiator valves, a general principle to follow is that at least one radiator should be fitted without a thermostatic radiator valve.
  • A thermostatic radiator valve can be fitted with a remote sensor.
  • An anti-gravity valve would be fitted in a pipeline in which unwanted circulation was occurring.
  • A thermostat would be strapped to a hot water storage cylinder.
  • In an indirect system of heating and hot water, which includes a cold water storage cistern and a feed and expansion cistern, the water level in the feed and expansion cistern should be below that of the cold water storage cistern.
  • In a combined hot water and central heating system, including a feed and expansion cistern with gravity primaries and pumped heating circuits, the water level in the feed and expansion cistern should be set to allow sufficient room for thermal expansion.
  • The minimum size of the primary cold feed pipe for a hot water heating system is 15 mm.
  • Before filling a central heating system for the first time, it is advisable to remove the pump (accelerator) and replace it with a piece of temporary piping.
  • Hot flushing a system is one of the following that assists in the removal of flux from heating systems pipework as part of the commissioning process.
  • Combination boilers are designed to provide domestic hot water and hot water heating.
  • When branching a large new radiator circuit into an existing heating circuit in cold weather, the best practice is to drain the system down as the first action.
  • When fully draining down a heating system, the air vents should be opened.
  • When a dwelling installed with steel panel radiators controlled by thermostatic valves is being decorated and the radiators are to be removed, remove the head on the thermostatic radiator valve and secure the pressure pin with a retaining cap before removing the radiators.
  • A zone valve is one of the following heating components that may have a replaceable gland packing.
  • No system bypass when fitted with thermostatic radiator valves possibly causes a pump on a central heating system being renewed on a number of occasions.
  • An anti-gravity valve could be fitted in the pipeline to prevent unwanted circulation in heating system pipework.
  • A faulty pump is most likely to cause downstairs radiators in a heating system to fail to warm up, whilst the upstairs radiators and the hot water system are only lukewarm.
  • The safety risk to customers when carrying out rectification work on central heating systems can be minimised by ensuring that all appropriate temporary earth continuity bonding has been applied.
  • During maintenance procedures, in addition to turning off the electrical supply to any electrically operated components at the consumer unit, lock off the MCB and provide a warning notice on the consumer unit as part of the safe isolation procedure.

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