Topic 06 · 27 min

System design

See why the design matters as much as the equipment: flow temperature, radiators, sizing, hot water and the survey.

1. 1Flow temperature and the radiator challenge4 min · 4 questions · I've heard heat pumps mean replacing every radiator.
2. 2Radiators and underfloor, in detail5 min · 3 questions · asks 4 about your home · Which radiators change, which stay, and what is a 'delta T'?
3. 3Hot water4 min · 2 questions · asks 6 about your home · Will I still get a decent shower?
4. 4Sizing and zones3 min · 3 questions · Surely a bigger heat pump is the safe bet?
5. 5Open loop, buffers and volumisers5 min · 4 questions · Do I need a buffer tank, and is one a bad sign?
6. 6Inside a Dwellow survey3 min · 3 questions · What does a proper survey actually involve?
7. Learning checkOpens after the 6 remaining lessons · 80% to pass · credits £35+£35