THE ONLY MAGAZINE FOR PLUMBING & HEATING STUDENTS AUTUMN 2022 #HIPLOY23 #HIPFSC23 OFLEARNER2023THEYEAR ACADEMICTOWELCOMETHENEWYEAR
EDITOR’S NOTE CONTENTS FEATURES 03 Editor’s Note 04 HIP Learner of the Year 2023 06 Judge Jerry’s Top Tips 07 Digital Column 08 Eco-Smart Showering with Hansgrohe 10 HIP Female Skills Competition 12 Online Training with Grant UK 14 Test Your Knowledge: Health & Safety 21 The Plumber Pitch 22 Training While You Work with Polypipe 25 Life as an Apprentice with Wilo 26 Test Your Knowledge: Common ProcessesPlumbing 30 Automatic Air Vents with Altecnic 31 WIN! BOSCH Competition 32 Rising Energy Prices with Viessmann 33 Quiz: Pipework Symbols 34 Test Your Knowledge: Scientific Principles 38 What Tools? 40 Quick Quiz: Test Equipment 42 Finding An Apprenticeship 45 Water Treatment with ADEY 46 Epic Fail 48 The Plumber’s Glossary Hey! GENERAL ENQUIRIES To subscribe to HIP Magazine call 0121 779 0888 or subscribe online at www.hip-magazine.co.uk elcome to the new academic year! While you may be hesitant to say goodbye to the summer, your best days lay ahead, and HIP Magazine will be your study companion as you journey towards your exciting career in the world of plumbing and heating. Included in the pages to follow you’ll find handy revision exercises, the best social media accounts to follow, tips and tricks of the trade and our ever popular ‘Epic Fail’! Catch up with us and other students on Social Media - if you fancy being in with a chance to win some free tools, enter our Learner of the Term (#HIPLOT) photographic competition. You may want to enter the HIP Learner of the Year competition too - these are fantastic opportunities to showcase your skills, build confidence and stand out from the crowd (#HIPLOY23). Here’s to a great start to the term! W Celia Matthews Editor © SNG Publishing Ltd, 2022 SEARCH FOR HIP MAGAZINE 04 10 2546 45 WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK < 2022 AUTUMN | 03 WELCOME | HIP DISCLAIMER HIP Magazine is published by SNG Publishing Ltd (SNG). All content and artwork is © SNG Publishing Ltd or its contributors and SNG is a trade mark of SNG Publishing Ltd. No part of HIP Magazine may be copied, transmitted or published in any form or by any means without prior permission. Although SNG has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it does not verify any claims or other information appearing in the advertisements contained in HIP Magazine. It therefore cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for consequences that may arise from the content or artwork contained in HIP Magazine, including any errors or omissions or any opinions or advice given therein. This publication and its content is not a substitute for professional advice on a particular matter. Advertisements are accepted for publication in HIP Magazine only upon SNG Publishing Ltd standard terms of advertising. MANAGING EDITOR: CELIA MATTHEWS celia.matthews@sng-publishing.co.uk SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER: LEE OWEN design@sng-publishing.co.uk BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: PATRICK BLORE patrick.blore@sng-publishing.co.uk OPERATIONS MANAGER: EMILY HILTON emily.hilton@sng-publishing.co.uk MANAGING DIRECTOR: ZOË TANNER zoe.tanner@sng-publishing.co.uk TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTORS: Harvey Brades, Petroc Ian Hall, Bolton College Chris Walling, Coleg Llandrillo Jerry Whiteley, CIPHE PRINTERS: Deltor Communications, England 12 OFLEARNER2023THEYEAR
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06 | AUTUMN 2022 > WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK HIP | JUDGE JERRY'S TOP TIPS Check out these handy competition top tips from HIP LOY Head Judge, Jerry Whiteley, CIPHE.
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Practice pipe bending. In particular, crossovers and offsets, with the standard 15mm or 22mm air gaps. Use recyclable tube, such as Tectite, instead of using expensive copper
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Practice soldering. Soldering must be seen all around the joint with a one touch point. Only flux the pipe, not the fitting, to reduce residual flux. Have a damp cloth to wipe off flux, only once the joint has cooled otherwise the solder may turn a dull grey from cooling too quickly and you’ll lose marks
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Design your own task and think through the steps required, to help in preparation for the competition, and make sure you know what a Datum Line is!
WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK < 2022 AUTUMN | 07 DIGITAL COLUMN | HIP Check out our social media and give us a follow. You can showcase your own work, see what others are doing and get awesome tips, tricks and news from across the industry. SEARCH FOR HIP MAGAZINE COLUMNDIGITAL mediaocial is a network,waygreatto but it’s also a fantastic way to learn the tips and tricks of the trade. We encourage you to follow and interact with plumbers who have been in the game for some time. Here are our top ten picks to get you started. S TOP TEN 1. @bbplumb1ng 2. @leggytheplumber 3. @i_love_plumbing 4. @stylesplumbing 5. @irbheating 6. @pbplumber 7. @copper_skills 8. @thepeakyplumber 9. @mr.london_plumber_ 10. @rdmills88
Q What products will help improve a customer’s experience in their bathroom?
THE EXPERIENCEECO-SMART
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A With energy bills rising and consumers becoming increasingly aware of their impact on the environment, recommending products that will reduce the amount of water and energy a consumer uses can be advantageous for installers. However, there may be concerns that reducing the amount of water a shower uses will make it less powerful.
By mixing air along with our special flow limitations, Hansgrohe has developed EcoSmart technology –which can reduce the amount of water that a shower consumes by up to 60%. With various styles available, incorporating EcoSmart ensures that customers won’t have to sacrifice shower performance to be more eco-conscious in their bathroom.
For more information, check out the dedicated hansgrohe website for www.pro.hansgrohe.co.ukinstallers:
“DIFFERENT SHOWER HEAD SPRAY PATTERNS CAN PROVIDE YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH A LUXURIOUSEXPERIENCE”SHOWERING TECHNOLOGYECOSMART
Here, Keith Dyson, National Technical Sales Manager at Hansgrohe UK, answers questions for installers on how to create an at home spa experience.
With the advantage of micro spray technology, PowderRain is much finer than conventional shower jets; with six ultra-fine outlets per nozzle, spray is transformed into thousands of micro droplets, designed to envelop the body in a gentle cocoon of water.
Taking inspiration from wellness retreats and spas to create a dream bathroom has been a long-standing trend amongst consumers.
A Shower heads that incorporate different spray patterns can provide your customers with a luxurious showering experience, without breaking the bank. Over the years, hansgrohe Group has put significant investment into spray technology development, and key to this is the renowned and industry acclaimed PowderRain.
Q What products will help my customers reduce the amount of water they use?
A series of E-learning courses, online calculation tools, How-to videos and installation guides are some of the many ways Hep2O can provide support for students and apprentices. Plus, with a rating of 9 out of 10 for quality and a 50-year guarantee, it’s no wonder installers can feel confident of doing a great job every time with Hep2O. For added assurance, Hep2O also features In4Sure™ secure jointing technology for a perfect push-fit. It’s compatible with copper and the coiled pipe stays flat, which makes every job quick and easy, but don’t take our word for it, try it yourself and request your free test pack now from: www.hep2o.co.uk
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id you know? According to the Office of National Statistics, as little as 1% of the UK construction industry are currently female! That represents a 0.7% increase during the last decade.
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We’re thrilled to announce that brand new for 2023, we are launching the HIP Female Skills Competition, and it’s coming to a location near you!
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“I'm supporting the HIP Female Skills Competition because that's exactly what these women need. Support & encouragement. This exciting platform is just the place for them to feel confident in showing off their incredible skills and knowledge they have gained so far. It enables them to step into the limelight and showcase to other women the kinds of opportunities that are available. ” Becky Bates, BB Plumbing
Check out the following female plumbers on Insta for some inspo!
During February and March we’ll be hosting two regional competitions in search of the best up-and-coming industry talent. Level 2 and 3 female plumbing & heating learners of all ages, from colleges nationwide will be able to compete in a live practical installation for the chance to win a place in the grand final.
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The following quiz has been provided by Harvey Brades, Plumbing Lecturer at Petroc College. Test your health and safety knowledge and see how well you do at this quiz!
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Q1 Which of the following requirements for construction sites is detailed under the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations? Ans. A First aid provision B Toilet facilities C Safety sign provision D Accident reporting Q2 Which one of the following correctly describes a yellow triangular sign? Ans. A A warning sign B A prohibition sign C A mandatory sign D An information sign Q3 Which of the following types of PPE is essential when clearing a blockage in an inspection chamber with drain rods? Ans. A Ear defenders B Knee pads C Rubber gloves D Dust mask
DID YOU KNOW ? COSHH stands for Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health FEATURE: DRINKING WATER TREATMENT | HIP WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK < 2022 AUTUMN | 15 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: HEALTH & SAFETY Q4 A portable appliance test (PAT) is used to: Ans. A Check the gas pressure on a blow torch B Check the operation of a cartridge-operated tool C Check the electrical safety of a portable tool D Check the operation of a portable generator Q9 What is the approximate height that a ladder should project above a working platform for access purposes? Ans. A 100mm B 200mm C 600mm D 1000mm Q5 Which part of the body is most likely to suffer an injury during manual lifting? Ans. A Back B Legs C Arms D Hands Q8 Which one of the following types of fire is known as Class A? Ans. A Gases B Liquids C Metals D Materials Q6 If you get a minor burn on your finger, your first action should be to: Ans. A Rub antiseptic cream on the affected area B Cool the affected area using cold water C Immediately burst the blister that forms D Do nothing yourself; call the first aid officer and ambulance Q10 Which one of the following should be the first action if asbestos is suspected of being present in a work area during a renovation project? Ans. A Remove it and inform your supervisor B Fill in a RIDDOR form detailing the incident C Stop work and seek guidance from the supervisor D Remove with a hammer and put in the nearest skip Q7 Under COSHH, propane gas is regarded as: Ans. A An irritant B Harmful C Extremely flammable D Toxic
HIP | TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: HEALTH & SAFETY 16 | AUTUMN 2022 > WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK Q11 Health and Safety Inspectors have the legal right to: Ans. A Stop workers leaving a site B Stop work taking place C Only visit the site when it is closed D Only visit after making an appointment Q12 When using a propane blow torch for soldering copper pipe components together, you should: Ans. A Always have a fire extinguisher available B Never use it if only working with dissimilar metals C Always wear a dust mask D Never solder when working alone Q15 Who has responsibility for ensuring that correct PPE is provided for work activities? Ans. A The employee B The employer C The HSE D The site labourer Q16 Which one of the following does NOT form part of the fire triangle? Ans. A Heat B Fuel C Oxygen D Hydrogen Q17 Which one of the following would most likely prevent machinery falling into an open trench? Ans. A A warning siren B A warning notice for the drivers C Stop blocks around the open trench D Red and white tape around the open trench Q18 Which one of the following identifies the best way to store gas cylinders? Ans. A Stood upright within the workshop area B Stood upright on firm ground in a lockable open air store C Stood upright in a lockable store away from the elements D Laid flat so they cannot fall over, in a lockable store in the open air Q13 When should a risk assessment be undertaken? Ans. A Before the break time B Before the task begins C Before the end of the task D Before the employer gets on the job Q14 Which one of the following areas is not considered a confined space? Ans. A A duct B A drain C An attic D A suspended floorGo to hip-magazine.co.uk to download exercise answers for free.
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Q4 Describe a type of gas related incident that requires a RIDDOR report?
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Q6 Which two types of law are applicable for Health and Safety at work?
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Q2 One in four people in the UK will have mental health problems at some point. There are six key points employers can support people with mental health, list and identify as many as you can.
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Q3 Why should you record a ‘near miss incident’ at work?
We’ve answered the first one for you, see how well you do with the remaining six questions. Check your answers against the answer sheet online to see how well you did.
Q5 If you came across an old asbestos cement flue pipe or soil pipe, describe how you should approach this type of work.
Q1 What changes have been made to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at work regulations from April 2022 in relation to duties and responsibilities?
Employers need to ensure suitable PPE is provided free of charge to all people that fall under the definition of worker. The PPE provided must be compatible, maintained and correctly stored. All workers must use the PPE properly following training and instruction in its use from their employer.
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HIP | TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: HEALTH & SAFETY 18 | AUTUMN 2022 > WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK Try to find the following words, which are all related to health and safety. Answers can be diagonal, across and down. Go to hip-magazine.co.uk to download exercise answers for free. C E X T I N G U I S H E R E O C O R R O S I V E S P S N S G A P U N R C E H G F I O H A S A W A E G Q A G F T I H F B A E S D O U Z I S I T L L E C J I D G I A Q G T A I A S C G N A G P R C P A M F M T I L J L L M D A P M R T M O D O U A E E O L P R O I A S E V R S S N U S E E F N B I N E Y O R T S I Q D N G L A T S R E C O V E R Y I L E K S I R W A R N I N G R N N O I T C E P S N I S S T HAZARDOUSINSPECTIONINFORMATIONCORROSIVERECOVERYEXTINGUISHER RISKINJURYHASAWAGOGGLESLADDERS EQUIPMENTASBESTOSGLOVESLIFTINGCPR DERMATITISCOSHHACCIDENTHSEWARNINGPPE WORD HEALTHSEARCH:ANDSAFETY
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THE PLUMBER PITCH | HIP AUTUMN | 21 THE PLUMBER PITCH Lee Poulter, aka Leggy the Plumber, started plumbing when he was 14 years old. He set up on his own at 19, and has never looked back. @leggytheplumber “WORK AS HARD AS YOU CAN IN WILLAPPRENTICESHIPYOUR-ITPAYOFFLATER” DESCRIBE YOURSELF INTHREE WORDS? Different, quirky and Jack the Lad BOILERS OR BATHROOMS? Boilers, but I do everything GO-TO TAKEAWAY? Chicken George WHAT CAN’T YOU LEAVE HOME WITHOUT? My hat MOSTPOSSESSION?TREASURED My girlfriend, Sapphire WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOSTABOUT YOUR JOB? Variety. I can be working on threeprojects, in three different towns allat the same time - I love what I do,I’m never bored WHAT SUPERPOWER WOULDYOU LIKE? Invisibility MOST FAMOUS PERSON YOU’VE EVER MET? Professor Green FAVOURITE RELAXING THING TO DO? Spend time with my daughter WHEN ARE YOU PRODUCTIVE?MOST Mornings, but I get a second wave at about 4-5pm MOST USED PLUMBING TOOL?My hands, they’re the mostimportant tool I have! ARE YOU AN EARLY BIRD ORNIGHT OWL? I’m both! SMALL JOBS OR ONE LARGECONTRACT JOB? Large jobs MOST BESTEMOJI?USEDPIECEOFADVICE YOU’D GIVE TO AN APPRENTICE? Soak up as much information as you can when you’re an apprentice. Work as hard as you can in your apprenticeship - it will pay off later. DO YOU USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR BUSINESS? I use Instagram to showcase the work I do, so I can show customers ��
Polypipe’s training team offers the chance to get clear, concise, on-the-job advice.
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“Can we have shorter, sharper video content that can be used as a quick reference guide?”
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Polypipe’s underfloor heating products and services.
The YouTube videos explain how Polypipe products work, how they should be used, and how they can help to solve an installation problem.
The underfloor heating training team was set up during lockdown when teaching at Polypipe’s Professional Development Centre, in Doncaster, was not possible.
Yes, the controls can be paired with any Polypipe underfloor heating system. They offer smartphone app integration and are compatible with most Voice Assistants, for effective hands-free operation.
Q “Can Polypipe Smart Controls work with new systems?”
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A JP: I go on site visits with the Wilo engineers to observe what they do and assist with work like servicing, pump installs and call-outs. As part of my qualification I attend college just one day a week.
For more information about Wilo visit: www.wilo.co.uk
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HIP: What’s the best thing about working at Wilo?
Q HIP Magazine: Why did you choose to do an apprenticeship?AJayvenPowell: I wanted to gain skills and knowledge that I wouldn’t be able to get at university. An apprenticeship also means you learn on the job while earning a wage. In the future I want to become a fully qualified service engineer.
HIP: What’s been your favourite moment so far?
HIP: Tell us about some of your day-to-day tasks?
A JP: My favourite moment was visiting a student accommodation building in Manchester where we carried out a site survey of their pumps. I’ve also been lucky enough to have worked on different types of jobs, including hospitals and supermarkets where I helped replace circulating pumps!
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Jayven Powell, 18, is doing a Level 3 Diploma with Wilo UK. We recently caught up with Jayven to give us an insight into life as an apprentice and what he’s enjoying the most.
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Q2 Describe how to safely core drill a hole through a rendered concrete block cavity wall for a 40mm waste pipe located at 500mm above ground level.
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Q1 Describe how to prepare and flux a joint for soldering, and describe the after heating procedures.
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Q4 Compile a list of five tools you will need in order to dress up a radiator and hang it onto a solid wall.
The six questions have been provided by the CIPHE.
Q3 Describe how to fix radiator brackets to a solid wall. Answer:
Q6 Give an example of the term ‘in-situ’.
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Can you work out what these pipework, pumps, fittings and valve themed anagrams are? ANAGRAMS FEATURE: DRINKING WATER TREATMENT | HIPTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: PLUMBING PROCESSES WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK < 2022 AUTUMN | 29 Ans. Q1 TALCUM PRICING UP Q2 SHUTEYE DEPLOYED IMMINENTLY Q3 EPIC POPPER Q4 SPAS LOVE TV Q5 DRIVEN OFF LAVA Q6 EPIC DEED FLOP Q7 FLOPOVER WIPEP Q8 CHICKEN LEG VALVE Q9 MISFITTING ANTLER Q10 MEXICAN PORT BLOOM Q11 EARTHMOVING EXALTS VICTIM Q12 MASSIVE VEXING WHORL Go to hip-magazine.co.uk to download exercise answers for free.
HOW THEY WORK
An air vent releases air from a system that is being filled with water, and automatically isolates this air - preventing water loss, damage and wastage from the Withinsystem.theair vent is a float, which controls an automatic venting mechanism. Some air vents, such as the Caleffi 5026 Robocal®, are also anti-rotational and antivibration, thus preventing any loss of performance from external movement.
IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS!
TOP TIP AIR VENTS SHOULD BE FITTED IN PLACES THAT ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE, WHERE THERE IS NO RISK OF FREEZING. “MAINTAINING THE QUALITY OF A SYSTEM RELIES ON MAINTAINING THE QUALITY OF THE AIR VENT” For more information go to:airRobocal®www.altecnic.co.ukvent INSTALLATION An air vent such as the Robocal® can be installed in various ways, ■■■■■vertically:onairseparatorsonhydraulicseparatorsonmanifoldsonrisersand,generallyinpartsof the system where a concentration of air pockets is expected.
When a set quantity of air has been expelled, the water fills the chamber again, which pushes the float upwards thereby closing the air vent.
One of the key features of the Robocal® is that it shuts off the water supply when the valve is being removed, thus allowing for much faster, easier inspection and maintenance.
When enough air collects inside the chamber, the air replaces the water and lowers the float point. This causes the automatic valve to open and the air to be releasedout of the system.
Air vents are fitted on almost every system, but what makes a good
Maintaining the quality of a system relies on maintaining the quality of the air vent.
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MAINTENANCEone?
• Easy handling with dual-activation – simply push the tool or press a button to turn it on
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Are you still using a manual screwdriver? If so then it’s time to upgrade your toolkit with the new Bosch GO Electric Screwdriver!
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• 5 torque settings, plus a maximum performance mode with a manual clutch that allows for precision control and power, depending on the task at hand
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The GO 2.0 is ideal for electrical installation, home appliance maintenance, assembly tasks and electronic goods repairs – basically, anything with a Handyscrew!features include:
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THE V iCARE THERMOSTAT
Additionally, you could select an internal load compensating ViCare Thermostat which would also modulate boiler flow temperatures and reduce energy usage. At a list price of less than £160, the cost would pay back within less than one year at today's prices.
We recommend customers optimise their heating schedule to fewer programming settings, avoiding the central heating warming up and cooling down on a frequent basis. Instead, they can allow their heating system time to heat up and maintain that desired temperature. The temperature can be set back at night, to a minimum of 12°C.
“THE COST OF INTRODUCING THESE CONTROLS WOULD BE PAID BACK IN A MATTER OFDIDMONTHS”YOUKNOW?
The Vitodens 200 range comes with a weather compensation controller as standard.
All Viessmann boilers contain weather compensation software as standard and only require the addition of an outside weather compensation sensor, costing around £30. Used in conjunction with the free ViCare app, the cost of introducing these controls would be paid back in a matter of months at today's energy prices and go on to comfortably deliver savings of 15%.
So, what recommendations can you
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THE V iCARE APP
Helping your customers combat rising energy prices, will be a win-win for you and your customer.
room-compensated controllers are far more sophisticated, and they will reduce the flow temperature of the heating whenever possible which will reduce energy usage. A radiator doesn’t have to be 70°C to heat up a room! In fact, most radiators heat up a room at around 40°C depending on temperatures.outside
HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS SAVE MONEY
TURN OFF THE HEATING?
Energy prices are on the rise and are unlikely to fall anytime soon. Your customers might decide to turn off their heating but this could result in health issues from living in cold temperatures or with condensation on the walls where mould and mildew can build up.
For more information, go to www.viessmann.co.uk
QUIZ: SYMBOLSPIPEWORK Shown below are some of the most commonly used pipework symbols. See if you can label them all correctly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Go to hip-magazine.co.uk to download exercise answers for free. WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK < 2022 AUTUMN | 33 QUIZ: PIPEWORK SYMBOLS | HIP
■ Energy is measured in Joules
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
KNOWLEDGEYOURTEST PRINCIPLESSCIENTIFIC
SPECIFIC CAPACITYHEAT
■ This means the SHC of water is 4186 J/kg°C
■ 1 litre of water weighs 1 kilogram
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WHAT IS SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITY (SHC)?
SHC is the amount of energy required to raise 1kg of a substance by 1°C, i.e. how much energy it takes to heat something!
■ There are 1000 joules in a kilojoule so we can write this as 4.186 kJ/kg°C
“WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PASS YOUR EXAM(LEVELQUESTIONS2&3)”
REVISION GUIDE BY CHRIS WALLING Plumbing Lecturer at Coleg Llandrillo
In order to correctly size components, will need to know about Specific Heat Capacity.
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■ It takes 4186 Joules of energy to heat 1kg of water by 1°C
You can’t get a 5.2325 kW heater, so move on to Step 3!
USE
To work out the temperature rise required, take the lower temperature away from the higher temperature. i.e. 55°C - 10°C = 45°C. THIS CALCULATION: Litres x Temp Rise x 4.186kJ in your numbers: x (55-10) x 4.186 x 45 x 4.186 it takes 18,837 kJ to heat 100 litres of water by 45°C. 32
2 How many degrees you need to heat it up by
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Divide this by 60 to give minutes and you get 52 minutes and 19.5 seconds. That’s how long it will take to heat the water to 55°C.
This means a 1kW heater would take 5.2325 hours to heat the water cylinder.
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This gives the heat up time in Ifseconds.weused a 6kW heater, our example would look like this: 100 x 45 x 4.186 ÷ 6 =3,139.5 seconds
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Go to hip-magazine.co.uk to download exercise answers for free.
If you wanted to predict the heat up time with a heater of a given kW rating then the calculation looks like this:
In order to work out how much energy is needed to heat up a cylinder, for example, you’ll need to know:
WHAT DID I JUST LEARN ?
Litres x Temp Rise x 4.186 ÷ kW rating of element
= This18,837means
STEP 1
1 The cylinder capacity, i.e. how many litres (kilograms) of water it can store
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We could also say that to heat the water up in 1 hour the heater would need to be rated at 5.2325 kW.
Well done! You can now look at the capacity of a cylinder, work out how much time different size kW elements would take to heat water up and then select the correct one! Using the calculations above, how long will it take to heat up 150L cylinder, with a cold supply of 11oC and a target temperature of 60oC? you install a 4kW element, how many minutes will it take to achieve the target temperature?
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You have a 100 litre cylinder and it is filled with water at 10°C and you want to heat it up to 55°C.
Next, to calculate the amount of power (Kilowatt hours) required to heat the water in one hour, you need to divide the answer by 3,600 (the seconds in one hour) 18,837 ÷ 3,600= 5.2325 kWh
We’ve answered the first one for you, see how well you do with the remaining five questions. Check your answers against the answer sheet online to see how well you did.
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Q1 What unit of energy is heat?
PRINCIPLESSCIENTIFIC QUIZ
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Heat energy, like all types of energy, is measured in Joules (J).
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Q3 Identify the relationship between Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales?
Q2 Define the three methods of heat transfer Answer: Answer:
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Q5 Force - Work out what overall force is applied from a cistern of 1440 L
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Q6 Define the force across the surface areas of the cistern (bottom, side and end). Use your answers from questions four and five to do your calculations. This helps to understand the pressure and weight exerted when placing large water cisterns on a base and how the load is spread.
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Q4 Pressure - Work out the volume in cubic metres of a cistern and the mass in Kg: The length is 2m, with a width of 900cm and a height of 800cm.
Answer:
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Complete the following multiple choice questions. TEST QUICKEQUIPMENTQUIZ HIP | QUICK QUIZ: TEST EQUIPMENT Q1 What piece of equipment is used to measure the flow rate of water from a tap? Ans. A Flue gas analyzer B Multimeter C Weir gauge D Pressure gauge Q4 What piece of equipment would you use to test flue gases and measure complete combustion? Ans. A Multimeter B Flue gas analyzer C Weir gauge D Potentiometer Q2 A piece of equipment that is used to measure gas pressure? Ans. A Manometer B Multimeter C Electronic Weir gauge D Potentiometer Q5 What piece of equipment would you use to test flow and return temperatures of a two-pipe radiator system? Ans. A Multimeter B Flue gas analyzer C Weir gauge D T1 T2 Thermometer Q3 A piece of equipment that is used to measure voltage? Ans. A Multimeter B Flue gas analyzer C Weir gauge D Potentiometer 40 | AUTUMN 2022 > WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK Go to hip-magazine.co.uk to download exercise answers for free.
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Water treatment best practice plays an important role in correctly commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a heating system. 4 TOSTEPSBESTPRACTICE HIP | WATER TREATMENT For more information and advice on ADEY Best Practice please visit: www.adey.com/best-practice TOP TIP JOIN ADEY PROCLUB® FOR TOPMEMBEREXCLUSIVEREWARDS,TIPSANDSNEAKPEAKS.IT’STOTALLYFREETOJOIN! 1. TEST Test and assess the cleanliness of the heating system water. USE EITHER: ■ ADEY ProCheck® - for instant in-app ■resultsADEY Lab testsend a water sample to our UKAS accredited laboratory for results within 24 hours. 2. CLEAN Clean the system using chemicals and flushing to shift any build-up in the system pipes, radiators and boiler. USE: ■ effectivechemicals■energyefficiencybreakdown,leadingcollectwouldremoveRapidFlush®MagnaCleanseADEY-todebriswhichotherwiseinthesystem,toboilerreducedandhigherbillsMC5®orMC3+®-forcleaning. 3. PROTECT Protect the system with MagnaCleanADEY filters, andaccessorieschemicals. USE: ■ MC1+® inhibitor - to protect against system corrosion, improve heating efficiency and boiler performance ■ MC Zero® - to prevent freezing ■ MC10+® Biocide - in low forrecordcommissioning)(or■magnetiteprotectionfilter■systemstemperatureADEYMagnaClean®-forongoingfromADEYProCheck®labtestafter-towithBenchmarkproofofcleanliness. 4. MAINTAIN Provide chemicalandwiththeprotectioncontinuousthroughoutlifeofthesystemannualservicingcontinuedprotection. USE: ■ ADEY ProCheck® - to test inhibitor levels & system water cleanliness during annual servicing as part of BS 7593:2019 ■ Chemical inhibitors (MC1+®) - should be redosed every 5 years or a lab test completed to verify that the chemicals have not degraded. oth best practices help extend boiler life and ensure the system works efficiently. But how can you carry this out in the most effective way at every install, repair, or service? ADEY has broken it down into four easy steps… B WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK < 2022 AUTUMN | 45
HIP | EPIC FAIL EPICWhile most plumbers and heating engineers are fully qualified and do a great job, there are some out there who leave disaster behind them. We’ve teamed up with Plumberparts to bring you our regular rogues gallery of shoddy showers, poor pipework and rubbish radiators. AS IF THE BOILER WASN'T BAD ENOUGH CAN SOMEONE REDIRECT GRAVITY ASAP PLEASE! CUSTOMER PAID CASH FOR THIS JOB - HOPE THEY'RE HAPPY! NICE EASY CHANGECYLINDERTHAT! @ROBBIEV98 “ERROR CHECK” 46 | AUTUMN 2022 > WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK
WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK < 2022 AUTUMN | 47 EPIC FAIL | HIP EPIC FAIL GET IN TOUCH If you’ve come across a dodgy installation, send us your pictures and they could be featured on this page. Email us at editor@sng-publishing.co.uk A big thank you to James at Plumberparts for supplying us with so many great images. You can stay up-to-date with Plumberparts on their YouTube channel, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or by visiting their website www.plumberparts.co.uk. IN HOPEFULLYASSOCIATIONWITHTHEY WON’T NOTICE THE SOIL PIPE OVERHEAD! WHEN PLUMBERS MATE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! INSERT IN A COPPER PIPE, APPARENTLYPRICELESS!THIS IS A 'CONCEALED' TOILET! IT WAS A 'TEMPORARY' FIX FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS! THAT MIGHT SPRING A LEAK!
Also known
GALVANISE
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CHECK VALVE as
stored water from a radiator or heating system EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING
made
A practice of intentionally electrically connecting all exposed metal items or conductive parts not designed to carry electricity in a room or building to prevent electric shock EXPANSION
eliminate the accumulation of debris inside
the water flow and can help
A process designed to protect against corrosion, by applying a coating of zinc to a finished product
CHAMFERING
A or rim, which is used for guiding or for attachment to another object, which also serves to increase strength. Flanged joints are made by bolting together two flanges with between
Any waste water that comes from common fixtures, but not toilets. GF HIP | GLOSSARY 48 | AUTUMN 2022 > WWW.HIP-MAGAZINE.CO.UK
BASIN
a gasket
supply BALL CHECK VALVE An automatic self-acting valve that uses a ball to seal against a seat to stop flow in one direction
WRENCH A wrench with a long handle and swivelmounted jaws to reach and tighten nuts when installing taps
rib
A device that allows drainage
A device fitted
FLANGE
A tank or cistern designed to absorb excess pressure created by thermal expansion A DECB CHECK
GRAY WATER
OUR WINTER ISSUE
a non-return valve, which prevents backflow, only allowing water to flow in one direction
AERATOR into a tap spout, enabling the mix of air into running which reduces the reducing water wastage
DIAPHRAGM VALVE is of that regulates to
An space, allowing any contaminated water to discharge freely thereby preventing it from flowing back into the main water
FERROUS to any metal derived from iron. “Ferrous” generally means “containing
them to provide a seal
Do you know your plumbing terminology? Below is a selection of commonly used terms you are likely to come across during your studies. THE GLOSSARYPLUMBER’SA-G
flow,
LETTERS
air-filled
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DRAIN OFF VALVE of (EPB) TANK OUT H-P IN
iron”
a flexible membrane
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water,
The action of smoothing a cut edge by lightly angling or bevelling it
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