Lesson 1Venting, Combustion Air and Condensate Handling: Natural vs Powered Venting, Direct-Vent vs B-Vent, Condensate Trap and Drain for Condensing UnitsThis lesson explains venting choices for gas water heaters, including natural and powered vent systems, direct-vent and B-vent setups, and right condensate trapping, neutralizing, draining for high-efficiency condensing units in homes.
Natural vs powered vent ideasDirect-vent, B-vent setupSizing, routing vent pipesGiving enough combustion airCondensate trap, drain setupLesson 2Startup Steps: Filling and Clearing Air, Leak Tests (Water and Gas), Setting Thermostats and Temp Checks, TPR Valve Work Test, Combustion Check Basics for Gas UnitsThis lesson details full startup order, including filling, clearing air, water and gas leak tests, thermostat setup, temp checks, TPR valve work checks, and basic combustion steps for gas water heaters.
Filling system, clearing trapped airWater, gas leak test stepsSetting thermostats, limit controlsVerifying outlet temp, mixingTPR valve work test stepBasic combustion check for gas unitsLesson 3Valves and Safety Gear Setup: Isolation Valves, Union/Flare Spots, TPR Valve Angle and Discharge Piping, Expansion Tanks and Check ValvesThis lesson covers right pick and spot of isolation valves, unions, TPR valves, expansion tanks, check valves, focusing on angle, support, discharge paths, code-following shield against overpressure, backflow in hot water systems.
Spotting cold, hot isolation valvesSetting unions, flare linksTPR valve angle, discharge pathExpansion tank size, spotCheck valve pick, backflow controlLesson 4Gas Link Basics for Plumbers: Union, Shutoff Valve Spot, Leak Test Ways (Soapy Mix, Gas Finder), and Teamwork with Gas Supplier/Licensed FittersThis lesson introduces plumbers to safe gas link habits, covering unions, shutoff valve spots, approved leak test ways, records, teamwork with gas suppliers or licensed fitters where rules ask in Ghana.
Spotting appliance shutoff valvesSetting unions for service accessSoapy mix leak test wayUsing electronic gas leak findersTeamwork with gas supplier, fitterLesson 5Power Link and Teamwork: Disconnects, Dedicated Circuit Needs, Verifying Electrician Work, and Checking Bonding/GroundingThis lesson covers power link needs for water heaters, including disconnects, dedicated circuits, verifying electrician work, checking bonding, grounding, confirming controls, safety gear get right power.
Spotting needed circuit capacitySpotting, labeling disconnectsVerifying electrician rough workChecking bonding, grounding pathsConfirming control, sensor powerLesson 6Pre-Setup Readying: Permits, Site Checks, Service Shutoff Order, and Needed Tools/Materials ListThis lesson outlines pre-setup tasks like confirming permits, reviewing site states, verifying spaces, planning service shutoff, assembling full tools, materials list to avoid delays, safety issues.
Confirming permits, recordsReviewing site access, spacesVerifying water, gas, power availabilityPlanning safe service shutoff orderTools, materials list readyingLesson 7Cold/Hot Pipe Work: Pipe Material Choices (Copper, PEX, CSST Thoughts), Basic Sizing Tables, Branching to Two Bathrooms, Kitchen, Laundry, and Recirculation ChoicesThis lesson explores hot, cold pipe layout for water heaters, including pipe material choices, basic sizing guides, routing to bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, recirculation loop choices to better hot water delivery.
Picking copper, PEX or other materialsUsing basic pipe sizing tables safelyBranching to bathrooms, kitchen loadsSupplying laundry, extra fixturesDesigning simple recirculation loopsLesson 8Records and Handover: Labeling, As-Built Notes, Safety Stickers, and Owner Use Guide SheetThis lesson explains readying clear, rule-following records at end, including true as-built notes, lasting labels, safety, warning stickers, practical owner operation, upkeep guide for safe long system use.
Making clear as-built system drawingsLabeling valves, circuits, shutoff pointsApplying safety, warning, hazard stickersReady owner operation, upkeep sheetRecording serial numbers, warranty infoLesson 9Safe Removal of Old Gas Storage Heater: Releasing Gas Pressure, Draining Tank, Disconnecting Utilities, Handling and Disposal of Rusted GearThis lesson describes safe steps for closing and removing old gas storage heater, including releasing gas pressure, draining tank, disconnecting utilities, managing rust, arranging rule-following transport, disposal.
Shutting down, isolating heaterReleasing pressure, capping gas linesDraining, flushing storage tankDisconnecting water, power feedsHandling rusted, damaged partsTransport, disposal needs
