Space and water heating Flashcards

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What is space heating, and what is its use?

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Its to warm enclosed spaces, which warms many connected spaces at once from one heating source

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What is convection heaters, and how does it work?

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They either warm the air directly or heat oil or another filler, whcich transfers heat to the air. Warm air rises and the cold air is drawn into the bottom of the heater. Which then becomes a whole cycle.

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What is the purpose of an Radiant heater

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They are more used to warm people in poorly insulated rooms and even outdoors. The heat is absourbed directrly onto clothing and skin, without first heating the air in the space

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what is the use for a underfloor heater?

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They are kept under either stone, tiles, wooden or even carmpets. keeping floors and rooms warm, and a good alternative to deliver central heating.

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waht are the types of water heaters?

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  • Stored hot water
  • Instantaneous
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What is the use of storing hot water?

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To store up enough water so when it time to use it, it can be heated up and used at a convenient time

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What is the regulation number for storing hot water?

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Regulation 554.2.1 BS 7671

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What is the use of a instantaneous water heater?

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its used in electric showers, though it doesn’t retain any water for itself, except for what is in the exchanger coil

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