HIP Magazine Summer 2020 Issue

SUMMER 2020

YOUR CLASSROOM COMPANION

INSIDE...

SPECIAL FEATURE: APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR WHAT'S IN YOUR TOOLBAG? WITH CJB HEATING

THE SEARCH FOR THE 2020 WINNER IS HOTTING UP!

THE ONLY MAGAZINE FOR PLUMBING & HEATING STUDENTS

#HIP A0Y20

HALL OF SHAME

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The ViStart App can currently be used to commission all new generation Vitodens 200-W and 222-F gas condensing boilers and Vitovalor PT2 fuel cells.

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Vitodens 111-W: for high DHW flow rates. _ _ _ _

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The Vitodens 111-W comes with a 5 year comprehensive warranty as standard with an option to increase to 10 years.

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EDITOR: PHIL WILKINSON-JONES phil.wj@sng-publishing.co.uk DIGITAL EDITOR: TOM TRACEY tom.tracey@sng-publishing.co.uk GRAPHIC DESIGNER: LEE OWEN design@sng-publishing.co.uk ADVERTISING: PATRICK BLORE patrick.blore@sng-publishing.co.uk

An unexpected start to the year!

T

he HIP Apprentice of the Year competition saw some exceptional plumbing & heating talent in the first seven regional heats. The current situation means we have had to delay the competition’s first-ever visit to Scotland and the Final.

EVENT MANAGER: EMILY HILTON emily.hilton@sng-publishing.co.uk MANAGING DIRECTOR: ZOE TANNER zoe.tanner@sng-publishing.co.uk TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTOR: Jerry Whiteley, CIPHE PRINTERS Stephens & George, Wales

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Hence the front cover silhouette showcasing some of the incredible competitors throughout the competition so far.

We WILL be back to finish the competition as soon as we can, so stay tuned to our website and social media to find out when that will be and who will be crowned the 2020 winner!

The coronavirus situation has affected the whole country.

With manufacturers and merchants donating products and PPE to help the NHS fight the pandemic - the industry is playing its part in helping to get the country back on its feet.

With colleges closed for weeks and all-but-essential plumbing work postponed, the industry has adapted offering plenty of places you can go online to top up your training and enhance your knowledge.

Head to our website for all the latest on the situation and find tons of educational resources - video tutorials, quizzes, mental health advice and more - and don't forget to follow us on social media to stay in the loop.

Stay safe and see you soon.

Phil Wilkinson-Jones Editor

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02 Editor’s Note 04

Plumber Profile with James Anderson

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05 Digital Column and #FixPix 06

HIP Apprentice of the Year 2020

08 20 Questions with The Peaky Plumber 10

How to install the Mira Meta Electric Shower

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12 How to install the Sanifloor & Kinedo Eden Shower Cubicle

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New qualifiers: Stand out from the crowd

16 Worcester Bosch training 19

Product Spotlight: Dickie Dyer's Burn Barrier

20 What’s in Your Toolbag? with CJB Heating 22

Choosing your hand tools

27 Designer radiators 29

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Pipe dreams

30 Home heating: Combining renewables 32

Smart security

34 Test your knowledge: Boiler parts 36

Choosing the right pump

39 HIP Learner of the Month 40

Hall of Shame

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41 App-rentice

EXERCISES 44 Identify the tool 45

Bathrooms, showers & taps

49 Wordsearch

CONTENTS C ON T E N T S I S U M M E R 2020 I H IP

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PLUMBER PROFILE: JAMES ANDERSON

Ever wondered what it’s like to go viral on Twitter?

James Anderson made national headlines thanks to a tweet praising his work. He’s since raised thousands to provide free plumbing services to elderly and disabled people.

HIP Magazine: How did you get into plumbing?

James Anderson: I started plumbing around 19 years ago when I was made redundant in my previous job.

HIP: What is the best thing about the plumbing industry?

JA: You can meet many different people from every background and no two jobs are the same. It gives you a sense of satisfaction when you make that big impact on people and their lives.

HIP: What first inspired you to set up your non-profit company DEPHER?

HIP: What’s the most rewarding thing about what you do?

JA: The most rewarding thing is the smile and happiness when you leave the property, knowing that they are not just safe and warm but protected from rogue traders and scammers because they become part of our DEPHER family.

JA: I felt humbled and astonished when the tweet went viral. I did not expect this at all, I’m glad it has though because we have now helped hundreds more and inspired others to do the same.

HIP: How are you encouraging plumbers to join DEPHER? JA: I hope a lot do join DEPHER. We have sent information packs to many plumbing and heating companies that have joined the DEPHER initiative to provide this service in their areas.

HIP: Can young plumbers and apprentices join DEPHER? JA: My ambition is to start a DEPHER Community Programme for school leavers who can train as tradespeople while learning the principles of DEPHER. This will not only help with their career, it will also improve the respect in their community for everyone.

HIP: Do you employ any apprentices?

HIP: What’s the next step for DEPHER? JA: The next step for DEPHER is to become a national player in the industry and to champion the community and the vulnerable that are left behind. Building trust with the public is massively important to us.

HIP: What one piece of advice would you give to those just starting out in the industry?

JA: It is the quality of your behaviour and your service that is most important to a customer. Cost does play a big part but a customer would rather have a person, not a robot, and a company that is available at any time. Trust, honesty and transparency are what people are looking for.

@depheruk

JA: I was inspired to establish DEPHER because an elderly and bedbound gent was scammed out of £170 and nearly a further £5,500 for work he did not need doing. This made me think of all the elderly and disabled people in the UK and what could happen to them.

HIP: How did you feel when the tweet praising your work went viral?

JA: We take day learners from Lancashire County Council and will be pushing for funding to enable us to create apprenticeships.

Here's the invoice which went viral on Twitter

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DIGITAL COLUMN

BY TOM TRACEY, DIGITAL EDITOR

Social media is a great way to keep in touch with industry colleagues - share photos of your best work or get involved in fun challenges!

When the lockdown first came in, we launched the #SelfIsolationInspiration challenge. Our favourite entry came from The Peaky Plumber (read his 20 Questions feature on p8) who played Monopoly with his kids using toilet paper when it was more scarce than gold - as money!

Connecting with people - lecturers, classmates, colleagues through apps like Zoom is good for your mental health, too.

A recent survey of small business owners and sole traders revealed that the plumbing and heating industry is running at just 13% of its normal operations due to the coronavirus.

Paired with the lockdown causing colleges to close for many weeks, the reliance on digital learning for both apprentices and full-time learners has increased massively.

There are so many ways you can keep up your training and ensure that, when you get back on the tools, you aren’t rusty.

Many brands have been offering free videos or training to help you swot up on your skills. Check the social media accounts of brands you work with to see what they can offer.

GET IN TOUCH!

#FIXPIX

Everyone loves a good pipe pic. If you’ve worked on something epic, make sure you take a photo and tag us on social media with #FixPix so that you can get the recognition you deserve!

HIPMagazineUK #F I X PI X I S U M M E R 2020 I H IP

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APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR 2020

MEET THE FINALISTS

The competition kicked off in January and the learners who competed did brilliantly. Our first-ever Scottish heat and the Final had be postponed because of you-know-what – but we'll pick up where we left off as soon as we can!

HARRY PEGLER SGS COLLEGE SOUTH WEST WINNER

DANIEL LEWIS GOWER COLLEGE SWANSEA WALES WINNER

SAM SCOTT MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE NORTH EAST WINNER

Daniel said HIP Apprentice of the Year was the first competition he had entered and had found it challenging, but had taken his time and worked through it. His lecturer Michael Morris said: “I’m extremely proud. He’s worked hard for this and he got what he deserves. He’s a top man.” Daniel added that it would be “practice, practice, practice” for him ahead of the final.

Sam said: “It feels great to win – it’s been a good experience. The task is fairly hard but I managed to get it done in time.” Lecturer Scott Pearson said: “He’s done amazingly well. The work that he’s put out there, I didn’t expect anything less. We knew we had to put him forward and it was definitely the right decision.

He’s got to live up to this now!”

TOM THOMAS COLEG LLANDRILLO

NORTH WEST WINNER

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“It’s a great feeling,” said Harry after being announced as the South West winner. “It was a great laugh to be honest – it was great fun! There are some tricky bits and I made a mistake but that doesn’t mean you have to give up – just keep doing your best.” Lecturer Lee Wood said: “I’m really proud of Harry. He’s pulled it out the bag and done really well.”

“I feel great, I can’t believe I won it,” said Tom after being announced as the North West winner. “Everyone did brilliantly so it was hard to tell who was going to win,” he said, adding that the test was “challenging but fun!”

Lecturer Chris Walling said: “I’m made up for him. He’s worked hard, he’s a great student and he deserves it.”

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e’ll be able to crown the overall winner when we get to ADEY’s HQ in Cheltenham for the final – keep an eye on hip-magazine.co.uk for details. Until then, let’s celebrate the finalists who each came through tough regional heats and have already bagged an impressive haul of prizes.

We’d also like to thank our Head Judge, Glenn Stonehouse of ADEY, and the rest of our judges – Glenn Scholfield from Pegler, Jerry Whiteley from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, Keith Helsby and Thomas Cook from WRAS, and Gareth Harris of Welsh Water.

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JOSEPH PARKINSON UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH MIDLANDS WINNER

Joseph said he felt “really good” to win and was excited about being in the final. “The task was alright, it was just about handling the pressure.” His lecturer Lucy Mawer said: “I’m chuffed for him. He’s fantastic at college, always puts 110% in, he’s dedicated and really passionate about what he does. We’re really proud.”

ISABELLA STAGG WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE SOUTH EAST WINNER

ETHAN WHYTE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE NORTHERN IRELAND WINNER

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“I’m overwhelmed to have won,” said Isabella.

“The standard was really good here and I was surprised to win. I’m really pleased.” Head of Plumbing at West Suffolk, David Warren, said: “Isabella is a model student. She’s fantastic in the classroom. I’m so proud of her winning and so is the whole team at the college.”

“I feel good, just very surprised to have won,” said Ethan after his victory, “but definitely very happy about it. I came second here last year so to go one better is brilliant.” Ethan’s lecturer Ian Henry said: “He is a very diligent, hard-working student and always does his best at what he does.”

We'll be completing our finalist lineup with the competition's first ever trip to Scotland as soon as we possibly can. Stay tuned to our social media channels and website to find out when it'll take place, and see who wins!

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QUESTIONS

WITH THE PEAKY PLUMBER Based in Huddersfield, Lee Brown is an experienced heating engineer specialising in commercial and domestic gas work.

We asked him our 20 Questions.

Favourite tool ?

Milwaukee im pact gun, as I’v e been doing a lo t of commerci al pumps lately

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rch Best bit of branded me ? you’ve received keeps it uk Milwa ee travel mug – urs warm for a good three ho

Most useful superpowe r for a plumber?

The ability to see throu gh ceilings/floorboards etc

If you weren’t a plumber, what would you be?

I’d like to still be in the army

What’s the best packed lunch combo?

Pork pie, black pudding and scotch eggs

If you could ha ve any animal as a pet, what wou ld you have?

It would have to be my dog Max . Check out @maxpeak heating on Twitt er :)

Last book you read co ver-to-cover?

Black Ops by Chris Ryan

PEAKY PLUMBER

Favourite way to exerc ise?

Running

Worst haircut you’ve ever had?

Not had hair in 30 years so can’t remember!

Did bleach once and looked like Eminem!

Biggest influence on yo ur career?

Probably my mother, wh o taught me about a good, honest wo rk ethic

er is in Describe what a plumb ? rds wo three The Electricianʼs Hero!

What is your favourite smell?

Bacon

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Top five items on a fry-up re mo n, co Black pudding, ba bacon, sausage, eggs plumbers?

Best tip for apprentice sy! bu k loo Always

Tell us something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?

Something that scares them

rty trick?

What is your pa ith er bottle top w Removing a be re a tape measu

Scariest thing you’ve ever done?

I almost died rescuing someone in the Sheffield floods Least favourite task to do on the job?

Tasting the customer’s tea!

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Which trade is the me ssiest on-site?

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HOW TO INSTALL...

MIRA META

ELECTRIC

SHOWER This electric shower comes complete with flexible fittings for easy installation and adjustment.

Electricity off

> STEP ONE

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Start by ensuring the electrical supply has been isolated and a safe isolation procedure undertaken.

Flush pipework

> STEP TWO

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Decide on a suitable position for the shower unit and fittings, leaving 200mm from the ceiling to allow for cover removal and refitting.

> STEP THREE

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Flush through the pipework to wash out any debris before connection.

> STEP FOUR

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Use the installation template and a spirit level to mark the fixing holes. Ensure the wall is clear of wires or pipework using a stud detector. Drill the fixing holes and insert the wall plugs.

Inlet filter

> STEP FIVE

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Fix the appliance to the wall using the supplied screws and wall plugs.

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Check the inlet filter is in position then connect the supply pipe. Turn on the water supply and check the shower unit for leaks.

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Strip back the outer cable insulation and insert the wires into the terminal block. Tighten the screws in the terminal block, making sure the wires are secure and tight.

> STEP EIGHT

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Refit the pipe and cable blanking plates and the service tunnel.

INS TALLING THE FIT TING S

> STEP NINE

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Hold the slide rail assembly against the wall in the desired position, checking it is vertical with a spirit level. Use the slide rail brackets as a template to mark the positions of the top and bottom fixing holes.

> STEP THIRTEEN

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Remove the slide bar assembly, preventing any movement between slide bar and supports. Tighten the clamping screws no more than half a turn to secure the supports to the slide bar.

> STEP SEVENTEEN

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Feed the hose through the soap dish and insert the other seal into the other conical nut of the hose and screw onto the shower handset.

> STEP TEN

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Drill the fixing holes and insert the wall plugs provided. Secure the mounting brackets onto the wall using the wall screws, check for vertical alignment, then fully tighten.

> STEP FOURTEEN

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Install the slide bar assembly onto the mounting brackets and tighten the bolts using the hex key.

> STEP EIGHTEEN

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Place the shower handset into the clamp bracket assembly.

> STEP ELEVEN

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Push the clamp bracket down onto the slide rail, rotating the lever to help with installation. Push the slide bar supports onto the slide bar.

> STEP FIFTEEN

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Install the end cap at the top and the soap dish at the bottom of the slide bar.

> STEP NINETEEN

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Finally, make sure that the control dials are aligned with the spindles and replace the cover, and tighten the three cover screws.

> STEP TWELVE

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Fit the slide bar supports over the mounting brackets and adjust the slide bar vertically, ensuring an equal length of the slide bar protrudes from the top and bottom mounting bracket.

> STEP SIXTEEN

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To fit the hose and shower handset, first insert a hose seal into the conical nut of the hose and screw the hose onto the outlet of the shower.

> STEP TWENTY

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ready to use!

The Mira Meta is fully installed and

For more details visit www.mirashowers.co.uk

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HOW TO INSTALL...

SANIFLOOR & KINEDO EDEN SHOWER CUBICLE Saniflo’s Kinedo Eden shower cubicle is ideal for an uneven surface, so was the perfect choice for an installation at Uttoxeter Cricket Club in Staffordshire.

We caught up with the Saniflo team to see how the install went.

While the cubicle was perfect for the space available, there was insufficient gravity drainage to take the waste water from the shower.

By tapping into the soil stack in the WC via a Sanifloor 3 shower pump, a straightforward solution to discharge the water was found.

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> STEP ONE

> STEP TWO

Hot and cold water pipes were fed into the ceiling and connected to the water source. Isolation valves added for quick and easy ability to stop the water flow if required.

Skirting board removed to accommodate the shower tray.

The location of the waste from the tray was marked on the wall and a hole drilled through to the WC.

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> STEP THREE

> STEP FOUR

> STEP FIVE

Tray feet were adjusted to level the tray once positioned and the Sanifloor gully pipework installed on to the tray and fed though the wall.

32mm pipework was fitted in place to take the used grey water from the shower, via the pump, up the pipe for a metre or so and horizontally along to the soil stack.

The Sanifloor 3 shower pump was then connected to the discharge pipework coming from the tray.

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> STEP SIX

> STEP SEVEN

> STEP EIGHT

The shower face was connected to an internal panel and the two internal glass panels then slotted into place over the grooves in the shower tray to ensure all water is directed inside when the shower is in use.

The external panels and door were then installed.

The Sanifloor 3 was plugged into an extension lead for testing and the shower turned on to ensure the automatic sensor in the gully activates the pump when water is present.

FINISHED LOOK

09 > STEP NINE After testing, the Sanifloor 3 was connected to the electrics and all finishing touches were made to the cubicle.

“In just half a day the whole solution was up and running and the first shower ready to be taken�

The beauty of a cubicle is that no tanking is required (unlike enclosures and tiles) because the internal glass panels and tray work together to create a completely watertight environment. No tiling and grout is required which means installation is very quick and the shower is immediately available for use once in place. No follow up visits are required.

For more details visit saniflo.co.uk H OW TO I S U M M E R 2020 I H IP

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Replacement made easy.

Mira Jump Multi-fit Electric shower 36 combinations for electrical and water connections to make replacement easy. Showers designed alongside installers, for installers.

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NEW QUALIFIERS:

STAND FROM THE OUT CROWD

Once you’ve completed your NVQ3, stay ahead of the game by joining an Approved Contractors’ Scheme. There are seven different schemes to choose from.

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embership of an Approved Contractors’ Scheme can offer the following benefits: > Improves promotion and branding for your business > Provides direct links to your local water company and allows you to be exempt from notifying some types of plumbing work. This link also allows you to self-certify plumbing work and find free advice on the water industry and regulations > Ensures customer reassurance – customers are expecting more than just a recommendation to confirm the competence of a contractor > Makes you eligible for WaterSafe membership, securing a listing on WaterSafe’s online directory of approved plumbers

> CHOOSING A SCHEME

> HOW TO APPLY

Qualified plumbers with a water regulations certificate are eligible to become members of an Approved Contractors’ Scheme. Depending on your location in the UK, there is a choice of seven different schemes that you can join:

There are three basic requirements to become an approved plumber:

> In England you can join CIPHE, APHC or your local water company scheme (WIAPS, Thames Water’s TAPS, Anglian Water’s APLUS or Severn Trent’s WaterMark) > In Wales you can join CIPHE, APHC or your local water company scheme (WIAPS or Hafren Dyfrdwy’s WaterMark) > In Scotland or Northern Ireland you can join CIPHE or SNIPEF > WIAPS WIAPS is the largest of the seven UK Approved Contractors’ Schemes.

WIAPS is administered by the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) on behalf of 14 of the UK Water undertakers.

WIAPS provides water industrybacked accreditation to qualified plumbers and other sector workers, including groundworkers.

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You must hold a plumbing related qualification recognised by the scheme

You must hold a certificate in the knowledge of Water Regulations. This means that you will be equipped to advise customers on the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Scottish Byelaws, helping them to understand which products are compliant and therefore safe and legal to use

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Your business must hold the relevant minimum level of liability insurance

A list of accepted qualifications and certificates for membership of WIAPS, as well as the application form, can be found on the WRAS website.

For more info, check out wras.co.uk

“Membership of WIAPS is currently free for plumbers” A PPROV E D C ON T R AC TOR S’ SC H E M E S I S U M M E R 2020 I H IP

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WORCESTER BOSCH

TRAINING

Worcester Bosch works with colleges to help tackle the skills gap that currently exists in the plumbing and heating industry. We spoke to Ewan Sutherland, National Training Manager at Worcester Bosch, to find out exactly how they are helping students and apprentices.

HIP Magazine: Can apprentices attend Worcester Bosch training courses?

HIP: What training do you offer to plumbing students studying full time at college?

Ewan Sutherland: We do offer some bespoke courses for apprentices on a caseby-case basis. It’s important to ensure our future generation of engineers are as skilled as can be, so apprentices can attend with a mentor from their business so long as the mentor is qualified.

ES: With our college link programme, we offer colleges the opportunity for site visits and training. Through this, we provide equipment, materials and an insight into life as a heating engineer. We also visit colleges to help train students. We think it’s important to learn in a variety of settings both in and outside of the classroom.

HIP: What apprenticeship opportunities are available?

ES: We have a variety of apprenticeship opportunities in both engineering and non-engineering areas.

These include: > Field Services > Maintenance > Research & Development > Quality > Purchasing/ Purchasing Quality > Facilities > Engineering Services (Technical) > Payroll/ HR HIP: What qualifications are on offer from your company?

ES: We offer the following Regularity qualifications: > Domestic Gas Renewal > Domestic Oil Renewal & Changeover > LPG Changeover > Commercial Changeover > G3 Unvented > Water Regulations > Basic Electrics for Heating Engineers

For more information, visit worcester-bosch.co.uk/professional/training HIP: How else are you supporting the next generation of plumbing and heating engineers?

the UK. We also provide colleges with industry advice and equipment to enhance student learning.

ES: We want to play our part in ensuring the next generation of installers are getting the training required to embark on their career.

We have links with over 80 colleges and private training providers around

For apprentices, we also offer support and training through our Worcester Apprenticeship Support Programme.

Our training will always adhere to industry best practice – quality training creates highly skilled workers.

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Dickie Dyer’s BURN BARRIER Dickie Dyer reckons its Burn Barrier is tough. Former HIP Apprentice of the Year winner Tony Iacovazzo and Alexx Weller, Director of Cardiff Heating and Plumbing South Wales Ltd, put it to the test.

THE PRODUCT One of Dickie Dyer’s bestsellers, the Burn Barrier comes in two sizes - Tony tested the 290 x 275mm mat (RRP £37.03), while Alexx had a look at the 290 x 200mm version (RRP £24.85).

“It's really good quality and I'm really impressed with it” > ALEXX WELLER First impressions are really good. It feels thick and tough, but still flexible. It has multiple layers to withstand high temperatures, but they do advise not to put a flame on the back as it will melt.

It served its purpose, it was thin enough to put behind pipework - I balanced it on some pipe clips so it wouldn't fall over. It is insulated enough to have no impact from heat on the back of the mat or wall.

It's really good quality and I'm really impressed with it. It's also good value for money coming in under £25, so it’s affordable.

Alexx's verdict

Tested the 290 x 200mm

> TONY IACOVAZZO It comes with a waterproof backing, which I think is good.

When you’re soldering a pipe with water in it, this stops it getting saturated. It’s also got good sturdy seams round the edge to stop it falling apart.

Other burn barriers I’ve used start to come apart and get in the way, but that won’t happen here.

The only issue I’ve had is that the different layers do separate and tend to hug the pipe if it’s in a tight position.

When it hugs, it encourages solder to pool and makes a bit of a mess. Overall, I’d say it’s a really good product – definitely worth going for.

Tony's verdict

Tested the 290 x 275mm

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WHAT’S IN YOUR TOOL BAG? CJB HEATING Curt is a 23-year-old plumbing and heating engineer based in North Yorkshire. He has been in the industry since 2012 and has run his own business for three years. He mainly works on servicing, repairing and installing domestic boilers.

We asked him to talk us through his favourite tools.

> ELECTRICAL SCREWDRIVERS

> BAHCO SPANNER I’ve had my Bahco spanner since I was an apprentice it’s the oldest tool in my bag and it hasn’t let me down.

It’s the absolute go-to for an adjustable spanner.

HOT TOOL TIP

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“I always keep my toolbag up-to-date - there’s always too many new tools to buy that you see on Instagram!”

GO FOR A QUALITY TOOLBAG THAT'S GOING TO LAST. I USE THE VELOCITY ROGUE RANGE - THE BUILD QUALITY IS OUTSTANDING AND THEY COME WITH A LONG WARRANTY

> PLUMB THUMBS

> WERA SET I always take these with me when I first come onto a job and I’m not sure what tools I’ll need yet.

It eliminates the need for me to have lots of drivers in my bag and keeps it neat and tidy.

> GRIP PLIERS

> PLUMB THUMBS Plumb thumbs are absolutely essential - they make removing radiators so much easier.

> KNIPEX GRIPS These are the best in the business, what more can I say!

> KNIPEX ERGOSTRIP This is an amazing little tool for stripping cable, it saves so much time and messing around when you’re wiring.

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CHOOSING

YOUR HAND TOOLS

Your pliers are a crucial part of your toolbag and should be chosen on quality, powerful performance and user comfort. David Barnes of KNIPEX recommends three essential tools for apprentices.

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s an apprentice you are now learning the essential skills of your trade. It’s an exciting time and as you move from working in the classroom to working on site, the tools and equipment you choose will become even more important to you. That’s especially true of your pliers, which you will need to powerfully grip, cut and nip pipes, nuts and valves on a regular basis.

HOT TIP GETTING YOUR TOOL CHOICE RIGHT EARLY ON WILL HELP ENSURE YOU WORK COMFORTABLY AND SAFELY WITH TOOLS YOU CAN RELY ON.

> COBRA PLIERS

> PLIERS WRENCH

Pliers like the KNIPEX Cobra range are substantially lighter than comparable pipe wrenches. The Cobra has enormous gripping capacity and is available in lengths from 125mm to 560mm. The KNIPEX Cobra pliers are self-locking and will not slip on the pipe, nut or joint being worked on, meaning there is no time-consuming trial and error to find the correct setup. All versions of the Cobra can be directly adjusted on the piece you are working on – simply position the upper jaw on the item, push the button and slide the lower jaw closed. The catching mechanism of the hinge bolt prevents unintentional shifting.

This KNIPEX Pliers Wrench is another tool to look out for. It’s a popular range, and has been recently launched in a slimmer 180mm length. It has narrow gripping jaws which are good for getting into confined spaces, for hard-to-reach tightening jobs. The jaws are very smooth, which means you can work directly on chrome without leaving any marks. A major feature on the pliers is the gripping mechanism, you just push the button and it grips nicely without slipping. It’s a great all rounder for plumbing and heating work.

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> SIDE CUTTERS KNIPEX also has four types of diagonal cutters, and the range includes the classic model, the robust high leverage version, the X-Cut – a real all-rounder, and the Twinforce, for the toughest cutting requirements.

It’s a broad range that guarantees the ideal solution for tradespeople.

The Classic Model, for instance, is forged from high-quality material and offers a long service life. It has precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire and cleanly cuts thin copper wires.

For more details visit www.knipex.com

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RWC’s family of products can now take you from the boiler to the point of use, offering an integrated solution that is fast and simple to install. JG Speedfit, the ultimate in plastic pipe connection technology, meets brass SharkBite to offer a complete push-fit system for plumbing and heating. Together with Reliance Valves, our world-leading pressure and temperature control valves, we have everything you need to complete your job more efficiently.

Find out more about our family of brands: Visit: rwc.com/family

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DESIGNER RADIATORS

Gone are the days when there was only one style of radiator to share heat in a home. The choice of radiators these days is huge, so it’s vital that you think carefully about which ones to select for each job.

HOT TIP LOW SURFACE TEMPERATURE RADIATORS ARE IDEAL FOR CARE HOMES, SCHOOLS & NURSERIES

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owadays the bestselling radiators are the standard steel panel radiators although they are far better looking and better quality than they were 20 years ago. But there are a wide range of decorative and designer radiators available now as well.

Vertical radiators are very much in vogue and there are a number of special application radiators available, including low surface temperature radiators where the casings never heat up beyond a safe 43ºC – ideal for nursing and care homes and sheltered housing developments, as well as schools and nurseries.

There are extra protection versions of radiators to withstand constant or high levels of damp and condensation – in wet rooms and changing rooms for example. And there are extra robust, heavy duty radiators designed to withstand knocks and poor treatment – originally designed for sorting offices and industrial environments but now popular in a wider range of end uses including schools!

> SPECIALIST RADIATORS Specialist bathroom and kitchen towel rails and radiators are hugely popular and range from simple towel rails to the most extravagant designs. Chrome plated ladder rails are still available but have reduced in popularity as the choice of alternatives has grown.

To see the wide range of options available and to find the free radiator sizing and heat loss calculator software available from Stelrad Radiators, visit www.stelrad.com R A DI ATORS I S U M M E R 2020 I H IP

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KNIPEX Quality – Made in Germany

KNIPEX SmartGripÂŽ Article No. 85 01 250 Water Pump Pliers with automatic adjustment > > > > >

For more details please contact:

Ideal for frequent changeovers to workpieces of different sizes Automatic adjustment per one-hand operation both for right-handed and left-handed use Good access to the workpiece thanks to the slim dimensions of head and joint area and flush joint bolt Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61 HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping

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PIPE DREAMS

More and more homes – especially new-builds – rely on plastic plumbing systems. Adam Pearson, Product Manager at Polypipe Building Products, tells us why plastic is the right choice for a self-build project.

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he majority of modern homes rely on plastic plumbing systems, rather than legacy materials.

In almost all plumbing projects, plastic pipes and fittings are instrumental to a properly functioning water system.

Many leading manufacturers are committed to using plastic due to its many benefits and versatility. Plastic systems are ideal for most domestic hot and cold water plumbing and heating installations, offering exceptional durability and longterm performance. > LIGHTWEIGHT SYSTEMS

Plastic plumbing and heating pipe coils are typically light in weight compared to alternative systems, while their flexibility makes them much easier and quicker to install. As an added bonus, manufacturers like Polypipe offer pipes that are flexible enough to be plumbed straight, in longer runs, without needing to wrangle with a pipe that attempts to return to its original coil shape during installation.

To claim your free sample of PolyMax register at www.polypipe.com/maxsample

The pipe’s natural flexibility means it can be bent easily to avoid obstacles and fit even the most awkward of positions, and is especially useful for a new bathroom fit-out or extension.

There is a growing range of fittings available from the major manufacturers in the sector, ensuring a solution to any challenge can be found on the shelves of respected plumbers and builders’ merchants. > POLYMAX PUSH-FIT One of these fittings is the Polypipe PolyMax, a push-fit fitting offering maximum reliability and minimum fuss. The fittings are locked into place with a collet locking clip incorporating stainless steel teeth as part of a leak-proof, reliable system, but can be released using a specially designed release tool if the system needs to be changed.

By using advanced plastic plumbing systems that are designed for ease of use, whatever the skill of the installer, the quality of the final system does not need to be compromised.

This makes it an ideal system for plumbing apprentices and more experienced hands alike, especially in the tight spaces that are common with bathroom projects.

There has also been great investment and progress made in plumbing system components with a simple ‘fit and forget’ ethos central to many advances in the marketplace.

Polypipe also offer a variety of domestic waste traps and soil ranges to enable simple fitting and compatibility with plastic systems.

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DID YOU KNOW? PLASTIC PLUMBING SYSTEMS OFFER LOW NOISE TRANSMISSION AND LOW WATER HAMMER EFFECT, PROVIDING HOMES WITH A QUIET AND EFFICIENT SYSTEM.

HOME HEATING:

COMBINING RENEWABLES

Installing renewable heating solutions will be increasingly common in the years ahead – something you’ll be doing more and more of once you’ve qualified.

Paul Wakefield, Managing Director of Grant UK, tells us how combining technologies can create an efficient heating system. > HEAT PUMPS

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nstalling renewable heating systems will be a more common activity once you've left college, with strict Government carbon reduction targets and a focus on energy efficiency in forthcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regulations.

Heat pumps are a practical and efficient way to heat homes. Grant’s Aerona³ R32 range consists of four models – 6kW, 10kW, 13kW and 17kW – all of which utilise the more environmentally friendly R32 refrigerant.

Renewables are proven technologies and providing heating into a home does not have to be – and in the future may not be – via a traditional gas or oil-fired boiler. Instead, combining a renewable heating solution with, for instance, underfloor heating is a practical way to provide efficient, comfortable heating to your customers.

The Aerona³ R32 heat pump is a single phase, DC inverter driven ASHP incorporating in-built weather compensation and a base tray heating element to prevent ice formation. Monoblock in design, it has a simple S-plan configuration which makes for a straightforward electrical set up, helping to reduce the installation time.

This not only makes for a cleaner heat pump but also allows the units to achieve exceptional Seasonal Coefficient of Performances (SCOPs) with the 10kW model, for example, achieving a SCOP of 5.41 at 35°C. Each Aerona³ R32 heat pump is able to deliver sustainable, reliable home heating by cleverly combining high performances with a greener refrigerant.

> COMBINING HEAT PUMPS AND UFH Underfloor heating provides a satisfying heat throughout the room, leaves walls free for furniture and can add value to a property. It is also easy to install.

Grant’s Uflex and Uflex MINI underfloor heating systems work incredibly well alongside the new Aerona³

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R32 air source heat pump range, helping to further improve the overall efficiency of the complete heating system.

Both of Grant’s underfloor heating systems are straightforward to work with and are supplied as packs specifically suited to meet a property’s requirements. The Uflex MINI system in particular is suitable for a wide range of developments, including new builds.

For more info visit www.grantuk.com

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SMART

SECURITY

Homeowners are increasingly investing in the latest security measures to ensure their homes remain safe in their absence. In the third part of this series, Natalie Bird, Category Manager at Graham Plumbers’ Merchant, looks at how installing Google Nest’s indoor and outdoor security cameras can benefit customers.

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ccording to the Home Office’s report, the average UK burglary costs a combined £3,030 in possessions, emotional trauma and lost productivity, with the Office for National Statistics publishing that 42% of those burglaries take place while no-one is home. A survey of ex-thieves conducted by Co-op Home Insurance found that smart technology is the biggest deterrent from burglary, with 89% of respondents stating they would avoid targeting smart homes.

It’s important that tradespeople understand the range of smart security products they can offer to their customers to ensure they know what’s happening in their own homes no matter where they are. > INSTALLATION Installing a smart security camera network provides peace of mind as it allows users to remotely access live feeds and receive automated activity alerts when sensors detect motion or conspicuous sounds. The Google Nest indoor and outdoor security cameras, for example, enable 24/7 live 130º views in 1080p HD video even at night-time. Through the Nest app users can receive Activity Alerts with an image of what has happened

when the network detects sound or movement. With the talk and listen function, users can also respond through their home system to interact with visitors and even pets.

An additional Nest Aware subscription lets users add further security measures including creating additional Activity Zones to detect motion surrounding important areas.

With the more advanced Nest Cam IQ range, Supersight allows the camera to automatically zoom in and follow a person’s movements anywhere within its view. The intuitive Nest Cam IQ also comes with person alerts included as standard without the need for a Nest Aware subscription.

“Installing a smart security camera network provides peace of mind for customers”

To find out more about the Google Nest range of products, visit: g.co/store To download the Graham Smart Technology Guide, visit: www.grahamdirect.co.uk/online-catalogues/

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Think you know boiler parts? Alpha Heating Innovation has provided the following multiple choice questions to test your knowledge. See how many you can get right!

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I provide a safe exit for products of combustion. I can be high, or low… but never too close to a window!

I help to maintain correct pressure in the heating system, regardless of whether the boiler is hot or cold.

I exchange information between the various electronic components of the boiler.

A Power supply cable

A Condensate discharge pipe

A Printed Circuit Board

B Safety valve discharge

B Automatic air vent

B Temperature sensor

C Flue terminal

C Expansion vessel

C Low water pressure switch

ANS:

ANS:

ANS:

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05

06

I transfer heat from burning gas to water, which then circulates radiators. In an Alpha boiler I’m made from stainless steel.

I control the amount of gas that flows to the burner.

You’ll need me for a boiler service or repairs, so keep me handy!

A Multifunctional gas valve

A Hi-viz vest

B Air pressure switch

B Manufacturer’s instructions

C Gas isolation lever valve

C Plenty of digestive biscuits

ANS:

ANS:

A High efficiency pump B Primary heat exchanger C Burner tube ANS:

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PUMP CHOOSING THE RIGHT

Here are Stuart Turner’s top tips for selecting the correct pump in vented gravity fed plumbing systems.

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ypically found in older properties, this indirect system uses mains water supply to feed a cold-water storage tank, usually located in the roof space, which in turn feeds a hot water cylinder and cold outlets.

Vented systems rely on gravity to provide the pressure and flow. > POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE HEAD APPLICATION?

A positive head exists when sufficient pressure is available under gravity to provide a flow at the outlet.

A negative head exists when there is inadequate pressure or head of water under gravity to provide sufficient flow. Typically, a positive head condition exists where the flow from the outlet is more than 1 litre/min and a negative head condition exists where it is less than 1 litre/min. > CHOOSING A UNIVERSAL OR STANDARD PUMP Universal pumps are fully automatic, work under both positive and negative head conditions. Standard pumps operate under positive head conditions and require a minimum gravity flow of 1 litre/min.

> WHAT MAKES A PUMP ‘SYSTEM FRIENDLY’?

In peripheral pumps, water is circulated and gains pressure around the periphery of the pump head.

They are compact and considered system friendly as they tolerate hot water temperatures and air within the system to a greater extent than centrifugal pumps.

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The preferred location is on the floor next to the hot water cylinder. If this isn’t possible, keep in mind:

> Positioning the pump further away from the hot water cylinder increases the risk of air locks

> PRESSURE AND SIZING Pumps for vented systems are rated in bar, which is a measure of the pressure they generate, but it helps to know the height of the cold-water cistern above an outlet, as this dictates the static water pressure.

For example, 1 bar pressure = 10 metres static head of water. > TWIN OR A SINGLE PUMP?

HOT TIP

> PUMP LOCATION

Twin pumps boost both hot and cold supplies equally and are most commonly installed. Single pumps are designed to boost a single water supply – hot, cold or pre-mixed, for example, pumping blended water from an individual shower valve to the shower outlet.

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> Positioning the pump in a loft increases the risk of frost damage > Ensuring it is accessible for servicing > Avoiding noise sensitive areas such as in or over bedrooms > Not screwing the pump down > Ensuring all pipework is properly supported and insulated where pipework passes through stud walls, or over floor/ceiling joists > Using a pump mounting pad or concrete slab For further information visit www.stuart-turner.co.uk

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Could you be the next HIP Learner of the Month?

LEARNER OF THE MONTH

There are great prizes up for grabs and we'll share your top work in the mag!

Head to our website or social channels to find out how you can enter.

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Miles, who goes to Boston College, won a pipe bender and merch bundle from Graham Plumbers’ Merchant after winning the December award.

His lecturer Sergio Afonso said: “Miles has an outstanding commitment to getting the job done, ahead of time and to a very high standard, while pushing for more.”

“I feel privileged and proud to be HIP Learner of the Month.

Seeing my family and colleagues proud of me makes me happy,” said Miles. “Hopefully other apprentices will see these awards and be inspired to strive towards winning one for themselves.”

Jayden was nominated by his mentor Jason Fairbairn (aka Mr London Plumber), who said: “He shows enthusiasm every single day and is growing in confidence. He also works hard on site, which I feel is one of the hardest environments to learn your trade because you’re really in the construction community.”

Jayden won a pair of Apple AirPods and a bundle of Hep2O merch.

On winning, he said: “It makes me realise my hard work is being noticed and motivates me to do more and continue.”

Keon won February’s award, sponsored by ADEY, after being nominated by his college, The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London.

His lecturer Paul Oatham said: “In my 15 years of teaching, I’ve never come across a student such as Keon. He plans thoroughly and delivers excellent and quality work. He is flying through his practical portfolio, which has given him time to help me develop other activities for our other courses.”

Matt, 45, was nominated by his lecturer at Coleg Llandrillo, Chris Walling, after volunteering for a local housing association for a year before starting his apprenticeship.

“At my age, to come through and to get this is absolutely amazing,” said Matt, who won a PC Stick worth £150 courtesy of Kingspan.

“This was something I always wanted to have a go at but I didn’t have the courage to do it. I was told I was dyslexic all my life but I have just passed my English which I’m made up about. I want to build a better life for my kids.”

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HIP looks at the best apps available so your phone is all killer, no filler.

ADEY ProClub Lovely ho memade flushing system

The app monitors magnetite capture in filters you’ve connected to and alert you if there’s a serious sludge build-up.

Keep a record of the jobs you complete and access ADEY’s videos, literature, product selector and savings calculator.

By connecting, you can register warranties for MagnaClean Professional3 Sense filters you’ve installed - which also means you can earn rewards like high street vouchers and ADEY merch!

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If you’ve come across a dodgy installation, send your pictures to us and they could be featured on this page!

You can email us at tom.tracey@sng-publishing.co.uk A big thank you to James at Plumberparts for supplying us with so many great photos. You can stay up-to-date on the Plumberparts website or YouTube channel, or on social through Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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CIPHE EXERCISES

We’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with the wonderful Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), who have provided these exercises to support your studies. With a membership of more than 7,500 industry workers, CIPHE is the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry.

If you would like to know more about how one of CIPHE’s courses could help further your career, check out the website: www.ciphe.org.uk

IDENTIFY THE TOOL Can you identify the tools we’re talking about from the following descriptions?

Q1

Push and clamp on the body, rotate and cut the tube.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q2

Open the lever arms, place the tube into the former.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q3

Rotate the cast aluminium body onto the bottle, twist the button and click.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q4

Locate the hexagonal end over the long threaded bar and rotate to tighten.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q5

Place the jaws around the joint and press the trigger until the clicking stops.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q6

Place the soft grip handles into the hand and slide them apart for adjustment.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q7

This thin right angle bar has a locator lug at one end and you then rotate to tighten.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q8

There is a small gauge, tubes and a bellow interconnected to use this.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q9

This oblong metal tank has a lever arm, gauge and hose.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

Q10 Each end has very large crocodile clips with 10M² cable in between.

Answer: ...............................................................................................................................................................

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BATHROOMS, SHOWERS AND TAPS Try to answer the following multiple-choice questions.

Q1

Which Water Regulation covers a WC float valve?

Ans.

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Identify the correct safe water temperature for an unassisted bath?

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AUK1

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When installing a standard bath, the height is set by which method?

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How do you fix a floor mounted, concealed fixings, back to the wall pan?

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Taking an average inside leg measurement of the occupants

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Rawl bolts into the floor

b

To be set within the size of the tiles

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Through the side of the pan and into brackets located inside

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Set out against the bath panel height

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Strong sand and cement mixture

Building Regulation Part G (G 3) states Q3 that a bath must have a thermostatic blending valve installed when… a

A building is converted (material change of use)

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On a new-build project

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In care homes

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All of the above

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A thermostatic mixer shower should be set at which maximum temperature?

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43ºC

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When installing a back to the wall WC Q11 and a seat that has concealed fixings, you must carry out what process?

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Hot on the left and cold on the right

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Hammer in the rubber plugs for the seat to locate first

b

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Fix the seat before the pan is positioned

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Fix the seat as the last job

Identify which of the following hand basin taps must have single Q9 check valves fitted when supplied on unbalanced pressure. a

Monobloc basin taps

b

Three-hole basin mixers

c

Wall-mounted basin mixers

d

All of the above

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Identify the correct height to fix a washbasin without a pedestal.

a

Between 500mm and 550mm

b

Between 800mm and 850mm

c

Between 1m and 1.2m

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Take the cold water from the mains supply and the hot from the cylinder distribution pipe

Take the cold water from the storage cistern and the hot from the cylinder distribution pipe

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Why is the hot supply on the right and Q13 cold on the left?

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Twist

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Correctly identify the best type of tool to install a one-hole basin tap.

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It’s stated within BS-806-2 Design

b

Because most people are left handed

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Swivel head tap spanner

c

Because we had cold water before hot water

b

Box spanner

d

It’s best practice for the blind

c

Long reach pliers

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