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Module Lessons
Electrical Principles & Diagnostics
Ohm's Law & Electrical Power
Protection Against Electric Shock
Electrical Statutory Regulations
BS 7671 & IET Guidance Documents
Reading Electrical Plans & Diagrams
Consumer Units & Protective Devices
Lighting & Power Circuits
Earthing, Bonding & ADS
Electrical Accessories
Current-Using Equipment & Specialist Controls
Effects of Electric Shock on the Body
Tool & Equipment Safety Classes
The Safe Isolation Procedure, Step-by-Step
Hand Tools for Electrical Work
Cable Types
BS 7671 Termination Requirements (Section 526)
Terminal & Connection Types
Cable Glands & Enclosure Entry
Terminating Flexes & Single-Core Cables
Terminating Flat Profile (Twin & Earth) Cable
Installing Main Protective Bonding
Fitting & Labelling BS 951 Bonding Clamps
Electrical Test Instruments
Central Heating Control Sequence of Operation
Diagnosing Boiler Thermostats & Fans
Diagnosing Air Pressure Switches
Diagnosing PCBs & Ignition Components
Diagnosing Thermocouples & Thermistors
Alternative & Emerging Heat Sources
Testing Immersion Heaters
Isolating & Correcting Appliance Faults
Lesson Overview
This lesson covers the operating principles, electrical supplies, and installation requirements for common current-using plumbing equipment and specialist heating controls.
Learning Objectives
Identify electrical supply and fusing requirements for shower pumps, electric showers, hot tubs, and macerators.
Explain the statutory constraints, pipework requirements, and operating principles of WC macerators under Building Regulations Part G.
Describe the function, wiring colours, and positioning of specialist heating controls, including zone valves, cylinder thermostats, and optimisers.
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