Thx. Is it ok to add a pressure tank to the hot water system instead of using an open vent faucet? (i.e. use a regular faucet, but have a pressure tank to prevent steam pressure building up) Thx
American building codes are a bit different to the UK Building Regulations (I’m assuming you’re American as you use the term faucet). In the UK you shouldn’t expect any steam as there are a number of safety precautions that should be taken to prevent the water from exceeding 100*C (control stat, overheat stat and temperature/pressure relief valve). In most cases it’s normally okay to upgrade an open vented to sealed system as long as it’s installed to local regulations/code.
Thank you for the explanation. Is it fairly expensive to upgrade to a two pipe system from a one pipe, especially if you are also upgrading to a combi boiler?
Hi Dan, thanks for your vids, they make it much easier to study than just reading through the textbook. At the end of them you say now its time for your tasks.....Where could I find what these tasks are? Are they art of the C&G course or from another institution you worked for?
Hi Daniel, just wanted to say a big thank you for these presentations. In line with the City and Guild slide decks, it helped me to revise in a structured way and get the grade I needed.
Water would only be pumped round the pipe not through the radiators. It travels into/through the radiators via convection and you wouldn't want anything to slow this down, so locksheilds should be fully open. You would need to oversize later radiators to allow for the heat loss from earlier radiators.
good work Dan ,im doing my c & g level 2 this year and so far ive got distinctions in my first 3 tests - i have my fourth tomorrow(h & s) and have found your videos and quizzes very helpful!.
well done in explaining, we wishing from you that you explain the most common sanitary pipework used in UK and what is the basic difference of that systems than that used in US and Canada
Thanks Sameh. I think largely the systems are similar given the purpose is the same. There will be a few differences I’m sure, but my channel is for my plumbing students in the UK, so I couldn’t go into specifics. All the best finding what you’re looking for though.
