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Check for the latest additions to the Building Regulations

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The Approved Documents provide guidance on ways to meet the building regulations.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, now the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities publishes guidance called 'Approved Documents' on ways to meet building regulations.

These contain:

general guidance on the performance expected of materials and building work in order to comply with the building regulations

practical examples and solutions on how to achieve compliance for some of the more common building situations

Building Regulations and Approved Documents index

Archived documents

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View your Student Portal account, check your timetable, check your attendance and punctuality. See where you can improve to get the most out of your education!

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This is the Student login page for Tameside College Portal. (Parents should click here for access.)

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Information on how to access the college wifi from your mobile phone.

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Are you competent carrying out Safe Isolation? Watch this video to further your understanding and knowledge. You will be required to carry out safe isolation in the plumbing workshop!

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ELECTRICAL SAFE ISOLATION, of a boiler to gas safe technical bulletin 118 and the new ACS criteria

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Watch the video to see how to correctly install a Surestop to manufacturer's instructions.

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Surestop® | How to Install a Surestop Stopcock

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Use this link to access the homepage of Water Regs UK. On here you will find information regarding water regulations, Backflow prevention, Contamination and much more.

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Water Regs UK is reminding installers that providing water saving advice to customers is more important than ever, with energy bills rising and the cost-of-living crisis causing people to feel the pinch. Julie Spinks, Managing Director of Water Regs UK, says: "The cost of energy to use and heat

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Water Regs UK is reminding installers that providing water saving advice to customers is more important than ever, with energy bills rising and the cost-of-living crisis causing people to feel the pinch. Julie Spinks, Managing Director of Water Regs UK, says: "The cost of energy to use and heat

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Use the link to access the technical bulletin produced by the gas safe register to keep gas engineers safe when working with electrical components and supplies.

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Watch the video to find out how to carry out a magnacleanse on a sealed central heating system.

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How To Deep Clean A Heating System with MagnaCleanse® | MagnaCleanse® System Flushing

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This link will allow you to buy a textbook written to the C&G standards of your plumbing course. This book can also be purchased from other websites and book shops. Have you tried borrowing a copy from the learning hub?

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Peter Tanner (Author), Stephen Lane (Author)

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The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 2, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (8202), Level 3 ... (6035) & T Level Occupational Specialisms

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Buy The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 2, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (8202), Level 3 ... (6035) & T Level Occupational Specialisms by Tanner, Peter, Lane, Stephen (ISBN: 9781398361621) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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Scan the QR code to access this Padlet. This QR code can also be found on M/S Teams and in the L3 Plumbing workshop.

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Use this link to access the Government's apprenticeship search.

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Register your profile, search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship - you must be 16 or over

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Use this link to access the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours linked to the plumbing apprenticeship and how they link in to your L3 technical qualification.

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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

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Plumbing and domestic heating technician

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This occupation is found in the building services sector of the construction industry.

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Apprenticeship Vacancies at Tameside College

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Apprenticeship Vacancies at Tameside College

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Use this link to access current apprenticeship vacancies with Tameside College.

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Tameside College : Apprenticeship Vacancies

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We have 8 vacancies available today, click on the career categories below to see the opportunities we have for you. Remember, if you can’t find a suitable vacancy at the moment be sure to PRE-APPLY so that we have your details ready for when a suitable vacancy becomes available.

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See what you can do in construction and where a career in construction can take you

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Construction is a career like no other - Go Construct

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Construction is one of the biggest industries to work in, both in the UK and worldwide. There is a role for everyone, whether you're good at maths and sciences, love woodwork or computers, or are great at organising projects.

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If you are absent from college you must report your absence (each day) to the college, using the college's absence line. You can call the absence line on 01619086601. It is your responsibility to contact the absence line.

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Remember to enter the practical workshop (practical sessions) you must have the correct PPE. The correct PPE for the workshop consists of: High vis, Steel toe capped boots and work trousers. Failure to arrive at your practical lesson without PPE will result in you being turned away from your lesson!

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Use this link to see when you can book holidays and when you are off college. Remember holidays should be booked outside of term time!

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College Calendar and Term Times for Tameside College

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Your right to appeal assessment decisions

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View information and interactive learning resources created by CIPHE

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Ideal logic system boiler instructions

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Gledhill Unvented Cylinder Instructions

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Use these instructions to safely operate the boosted cold water set.

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Secure 3 channel programmer instructions

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Ideal Logic Combination Boiler Instructions

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Use the MCS u values to work out heat transfer through a material

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Building regulation approved document A

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Building regulation approved document F

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Use these instructions to assist you when working with the Flomasta 2 channel programmer.

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Building regulation approved document G

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Building regulation approved document H

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Building regulation approved document J

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Building regulations approved document L

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Building regulations approved document M

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building regulations approved document P

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Follow this link to access central heating revision

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Use this document to assist you wiring a Honeywell cylinder thermostat.

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Follow this link to access cold water revision

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Follow this link to access Hot water revision

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Follow this link to access sanitation revision

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Follow this link to access Processes revision

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Follow this link to access renewable technology revision

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Follow this link to access safe isolation revision

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Follow this link to access Building Regulation revision

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Can you recall British standards relating to Plumbing?

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BBC Bitesize for maths and English GCSE revision

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GCSE is the qualification taken by 15 and 16 year olds to mark their graduation from the Key Stage 4 phase of secondary education in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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Instructions for the Kane proving unit

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Instructions for the Kane approved voltage indicator

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Use this link to access a 3D S-plan heating system. This resource has been produced by the CIPHE. You may need to access on a PC to view/use this resource not a mobile.

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CIPHE Techteach 1.1 Heating - 3D model by CIPHE

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CIPHE Techteach 1.1 Heating - 3D model by CIPHE

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Click this link to access a 3D Air source heat pump. This resource has been produced by CIPHE. You will need to access this resource on a PC, Laptop or tablet, it will not work on a mobile phone.

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CIPHE - Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering

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Air Source Heat Pump 3D Learning Training Model | CIPHE

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Explore CIPHE’s interactive 3D air source heat pump training model, helping learners visualise low‑temperature system layouts and real‑world installations.

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Interactive single phase safe isolation. Produced by trade fox. You may need to view on a PC not a mobile phone.

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A interactive look around a boiler room with questions on components for you to answer. Produced for Tameside College. You may need to access on a PC to ensure you can access this resource.

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Stelrad Compact Radiators Technical Data

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Technical information relating to Stelrad compact radiators

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Stelrad Compact radiator technical information

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Stelrad Elite radiator technical information

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Stelrad Compact (K3) Radiators Technical Data

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Stelrad Compact (K3) Radiators Technical Data

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Technical information relating to Stelrad compact (k3) radiators

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Stelrad Compact (K3) radiator technical information

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Click the link to access information regarding CSCS tests, Qualifications and much more

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CITB is the Industry Training Board for the construction industry and a partner in ConstructionSkills, the Sector Skills Council, devoted to building competitive advantage for the construction industry and the people who work in it.

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Use this website to obtain prices for materials when asked by your tutor

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Use this website to obtain prices for materials when asked by your tutor

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City Plumbing | Plumbing Supplies, Heating Merchants & Bathroom Stores UK

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City Plumbing are the UK’s largest builders’ merchants, supplying tens of thousands of trade quality products that are available for contact free delivery or collection

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The plumbing theory exam date is set nationally and can't be amended. When we know the date for theory and GCSE exams they will appear here

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Use Indeed to find job opportunities

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Please use the link to access guidance note 38 with regard to electrical test equipment for use on low voltage electrical systems.

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Use this link to access your 365 account. You can access your college email, Microsoft Teams etc here

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Screwfix | The UK's Leading Retailer of Trade Tools & Hardware | Screwfix

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Screwfix: Thousands of products at trade prices | FREE delivery available 7 days a week | FREE click & collect in as little as a minute | Hundreds of stores

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City Plumbing | Plumbing Supplies, Heating Merchants & Bathroom Stores UK

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City Plumbing are the UK’s largest builders’ merchants, supplying tens of thousands of trade quality products that are available for contact free delivery or collection

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A link to monument plumbing tools

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Tools For Plumbing & Heating - Monument Tools

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Click the link to find Rothenberger plumbing tools

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ROTHENBERGER is one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative, technologically sophisticated pipe tools and pipe processing equipment in sanitary, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, gas and environmental technology.

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Use this link to access MCS regarding standards and information for renewable technologies

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Gas Safe Register - The Official List of Gas Safe Registered Businesses - Gas Safe Register has replaced CORGI registration. Don't cut corners, only use a Gas Safe registered engineer.

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Gas Safe Register replaced the CORGI registration in 2009. It is the official list of gas engineers who are qualified to work legally on gas appliances.

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There are a variety of contracted associate roles you may wish to apply for, such as Lead and Independent End-Point Assessors, External Quality Assurers, Moderators, Examiners and Assured Consultants.

Find out how to apply on our associate vacancies page.

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Explore City & Guilds- the global leader in skills development & apprenticeship schemes with 2 million learners working on diverse qualifications every year.

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Use this link to access the BSI knowledge website to research different BS and BS EN numbers. You will be able to find costs and titles for each British Standard.

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BSI Knowledge is the new online platform to buy, manage and view British standards. BSI Knowledge offers over +110,000 standards to support your organization with best practices. Buy, manage, and view standards today with BSI Knowledge.

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CIPHE - Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering

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Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering

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Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering

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930 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your professional network. Access knowledge, insights and opportunities.

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Information relating to apprenticeships

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April 2017 past paper. Please note you will be unable to answer the form online.

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June 2017 past paper. Please note you will be unable to answer the form online

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March 2018 past paper. Please note you will be unable to answer the form online

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June 2018 past paper. Please note you will be unable to answer the form online

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March 2022 past paper. Please note you will be unable to answer the form online.

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Interview tips | Finding a job | The King’s Trust

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Get the advice and guidance you need to excel in interviews and secure your dream job.

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Tes for maths and English GCSE revision

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Support your students continue their studies of exam content with this bumper collection of GCSE and IGCSE assessment and revision resources. Whether you're looking f or teacher led lessons and study materials such as workbooks, activities, revision games and knowledge organisers or exam practice questions and assessment ideas, this collection of resources will help you continue student learning of exam content, whether at home or in the classroom for either teacher assessment or formal exam.

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GCSE exam revision questions, papers & teaching resources

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Water treatment training by Adey, a chemical manufacturer and water treatment company

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S-plan wiring for the central heating system only

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S plan wiring guide for the hot water only of a s plan

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Y plan wiring without pump overrun

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Effective Roof Area and Gutter Selection

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Effective Roof Area and Gutter Selection

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Use this link to access Polypipe's gutter range. This will assist you in working out effective roof area and selecting gutter size.

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Use the above triangles to work out the answer to electrical questions.

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Complete this quiz naming components of a direct boosted cold water system.

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Phase 1 Boosted Cold Water (Direct Boosted)

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Labelled diagram - Drag and drop the pins to their correct place on the image.

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Complete this quiz naming components in the installation of an unvented cylinder

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Isolation valve, In line strainer, Pressure reducing valve , Check valve, Expansion pressure relief valve, Temperature relief valve, D1 Discharge pipe , Tundish, D2 Discharge pipework 2, Cylinder cold feed, Heating return, Immersion heater , Heat exchanger , Heating flow, Internal expansion pocket of air , Hot water draw off, Balanced cold water connection.

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8202 Unvented cylinder component identification

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Isolation valve, In line strainer, Pressure reducing valve , Check valve, Expansion pressure relief valve, Temperature relief valve, D1 Discharge pipe .

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Label the components of a CWCS

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Wordwall - Components of a Hot Water Cylinder 

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Wordwall - Components of a Hot Water Cylinder 

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Label the components of an open vented hot water cylinder. Is this cylinder direct or indirect?

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Labelled diagram - Drag and drop the pins to their correct place on the image.

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Label the central heating components

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Match the tools and equipment to the name

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