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Module Lessons
Hot Water
Hot Water Legislation and Standards
System Selection Factors
Open Vented Hot Water Systems
Hot Water Storage Cylinders
Combination and Quick Recovery Cylinders
Unvented Hot Water Systems
Localised Hot Water Systems
Hot Water Safety Controls
Discharge Pipework (D1/D2)
Decommissioning Hot Water Systems
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs)
Installing Shower Mixing Valves
Replacing Hot Water Components
Expansion of Hot Water Pipework
Testing and Inspecting Hot Water Systems
Hot Water System Fault Finding
Maintenance and Component Replacement
Lesson Overview
Combination and quick recovery cylinders provide compact, efficient hot water storage for modern dwellings. Understanding their operating principles, installation requirements, and limitations ensures you can select and fit the correct unit for the property.
Learning Objectives
Identify the design features, capacities, and layout of combination ('Fortic') cylinders.
Explain the operating principles and efficiency benefits of quick recovery multi-coil cylinders.
Recognise installation rules, system limitations, and prohibited fittings for both cylinder types.
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