Water System (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Storage tank capacity for direct hot water systems
Storage tank capacity for direct hot water systems
230 litres, one storage tank
Secondary tank capacity for indirect hot water systems
Secondary tank capacity for indirect hot water systems
45 litres
Standard hot water cylinder capacity
Standard hot water cylinder capacity
135 litres
Material used to construct hot water cylinders
Material used to construct hot water cylinders
Copper
Ball valve function in water systems
Ball valve function in water systems
Stop valve with ball & centre hole; complete on/off control
Check valve (non-return valve) function
Check valve (non-return valve) function
Permits water flow in one direction only; prevents backflow
Where float valves are typically found
Where float valves are typically found
Toilet cisterns and storage tanks
First supply point from mains connection
First supply point from mains connection
Kitchen sink
Advantages of plastic pipes over copper
Advantages of plastic pipes over copper
Better insulation, push-to-fit junctions, lower cost
Locations of stop valves in water system
Locations of stop valves in water system
At mains connection outside property & beneath kitchen sink