Hot Water Systems Quiz

What is a feature of hot water systems?

• Vented cylinders

• Air conditioning

• Refrigeration

• Insulation

Which year were The Water Regulations established?

• 1999

• 2005

• 2010

• 1995

What type of directory is mentioned in the sources of information?

• Directory of fittings (WRAS approved)

• Directory of plumbing tools

• Directory of water resources

• Directory of building materials

What does BS 6700 cover?

• Workmanship on building sites

• Design, installation, testing and maintenance

• Electrical safety standards

• Environmental regulations

BS 8000 pt15 is a code of practice for which services?

• Electrical services

• Hot and cold water services

• Gas installations

• Air conditioning systems

What are the two main categories of hot water systems according to the diagram?

• Centralised and Localised

• Direct and Indirect

• Gas-fired and Electric

• Thermal and Storage

Which type of system includes a "Thermal store"?

• Centralised system

• Localised system

• Gas-fired system

• Electric system

What is a feature of the "Unvented / mains-fed system"?

• Direct

• Indirect

• Gas-fired

• Electric

What is a common feature of centralised stored hot water systems?

• They use a combination boiler.

• They heat water on demand.

• They use a hot water cylinder centrally located in an airing cupboard.

• They do not require a cold water storage cistern.

How is the water heated in a centralised stored hot water system?

• By solar panels.

• By a boiler or immersion.

• By an electric heater.

• By a gas stove.