Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 023 - Boilers and Replacement Parts

This module gives you a detailed understanding  of water heating and the products associated with the production  of hot water within the home. Different types of boilers are given  consideration, as well as the safety concerns associated with these  products.

Please find below the list of topics covered within this  module.

Water Heating

• Typical Domestic Radiators 

Fuels and Energy Efficiency

• Energy Efficiency
  
• Solid Fossil  Fuels
• Wood-based Fuels
  
• Liquid Fossil  Fuels
• Combustibility  of Oils
• Gas Fossil  Fuels

Combustion

• Air
• Clean Fuels
• Combustion
  
• Imperfect Combustion

Flues

• Conventional  Chimney
• Twin Walled  Insulated Chimney Systems
• Balanced Flues
• Fanned Flues

Solid Fuel Boilers

• Thermostatic Controls
  
• Popular Application
  

Oil Fired Boilers

• Fuel Storage and Supply
  
• Vapourising  Burners
• Wall Flame  Boilers
• Pressure Jet  Burners
• Oil Fired Condensing  Boilers

Combi Appliances

• Types of Combi Units
• Operating Sequences
• Stored Primary Water Type Combi Appliances
• Sealed Pressurised Systems
• Filling Requirements
• Pumps
• Controls

Installation and Testing

• Best Practice
• Testing for Safety
• Testing for Efficiency
• Water Related Problems