
Know the different materials used to install domestic central heating systems
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- Q1Which of the following materials are suitable for central heating installation?PlasticCopperLCSAll of the above30s
- Q2What is the name of the plastic pipework that is used in heating systems?PolybutylenePoly Vinyl ChloridePolyethylenePolypropylene30s
- Q3What is the MAIN advantage of using plastic pressure pipe in heating systems?Reduces system noiseInstallation speedCuts material wastageReduces thermal expansion30s
- Q4What is the main material that domestic radiators are made from?SteelCast IronPlasticCopper30s
- Q5Where would you insulate the heating pipework in a domestic property?Where the pipes come from the boilerOn wall drops to the radiatorsUnder a suspended floor downstairsUnder a suspended floor upstairs30s
- Q6What type of insulation material do we use on pipework?Expanded nitrile rubberVermiculiteFibreglass laggingExpanding foam30s
- Q7What is the following tool used for?Fitting pipeworkFitting radiator bracketsFitting insulationFitting radiator valve connections30s
- Q8What is the following tool?Radiator screwPump pliersRadiator spannerRadiator bleed key30s
- Q9When installing a central heating system using polybutylene pipe, the most common jointing method used isPush fit fittingsSolvent welded fittingsCompression type A fittingsEnd feed solder fittings30s
- Q10The type of copper commonly used in the installation of central heating systems within domestic properties isR250 half hardR290 soft coilsR220 half hardR290 hard30s
- Q11In which of the following situations is it important to insulate central heating pipework?From the boiler to the index radiatorBathroom and north facing kitchenAny run of pipework over 3 metres in length, as per BS 12828The loft area30s
- Q12What type of lagging is shown in the image?Nitrile rubberFoil backed laggingFoam laggingExpanding foam30s
- Q13What is the tool shown in the image?Steel hydraulic benderPipe freezing kitPipe threaderElectric soldering kit30s
- Q14Why do we insulate pipework?Good for the environmentSaves energyAll of the aboveProtects against frost30s