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Module Lessons
Common Plumbing Processes
Basic Hand Tools
Specialist Plumbing Tools
Power Tools
Copper Tube Specifications
Machine Bending Copper
Spring Bending Copper
Soldered Capillary Joints
Compression and Press-Fit Joints
Low Carbon Steel (LCS) Pipework
Jointing LCS Pipe
Plastic Pressure Pipe (PE & PB-1)
Jointing Plastic Pressure Pipe
Sanitation Plastics (PVCu, ABS, PP)
Jointing Sanitation Plastics
Preparation of the Work Area
Notching and Drilling Joists
Pipe Clips, Brackets, and Fixings
Installation Techniques
Testing and Commissioning
Lesson Overview
Testing and commissioning ensure that plumbing systems are structurally sound, completely watertight, and adjusted to operate safely in accordance with British Standards and Building Regulations. This essential process verifies installation quality before formal handover to the customer.
Learning Objectives
Identify the pre-testing visual checks and hydraulic pressure testing procedures for metallic and plastic pipework.
Explain the soundness testing requirements for above-ground drainage and correct flushing procedures.
Describe the commissioning sequence, system balancing methods, benchmarking requirements, and handover documentation.
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