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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
An unvented hot water storage system operates directly from the cold water mains at pressure without a cold feed cistern in the roof. It delivers balanced, high-pressure hot and cold water to outlets across the property.
Learning Objectives
Identify the operating principles, cylinder types, and system configurations of unvented hot water storage systems.
Compare methods of accommodating water expansion using internal air bubbles and external expansion vessels.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of unvented systems compared with open vented installations.
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