The Copper Connection Podcast
By Chris Bailey
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Struggling with plumbing theory? Stressed about your T-Level Building Services Engineering (BSE) exams? Welcome to The Copper Connection Podcast—the UK’s leading audio resource designed specifically for plumbing students, construction apprentices, and trade learners who want to turn complex technical standards into exam-ready knowledge.
Hosted by Chris Bailey—a veteran plumbing tutor, industry mentor, and hands-on engineer—this podcast bridges the gap between the college classroom and the building site. We strip away the academic jargon and replace it with practical, real-world storytelling and "Masterclass" revision guides that help you pass your qualifications with confidence.
What We Cover:
Whether you are studying for City & Guilds, EAL, or BPEC qualifications, or navigating the new T-Level pathways, we provide deep-dive revision on the core pillars of the trade:
- Plumbing Theory & Systems: Detailed breakdowns of Level 2 and Level 3 units, including Cold Water Systems, Hot Water Safety, Sanitation and Drainage, and Central Heating (S-Plan vs. Y-Plan logic, open vented vs. sealed systems, and the 4% expansion rule).
- Building Services Engineering (BSE): Specialist support for T-Level learners covering HVAC systems, Refrigeration (Vapour Compression Cycle, F-Gas regulations), Heat Pumps, and Chilled Water Systems.
- Health & Safety (UK Regulations): Essential site safety habits and exam prep for COSHH, RIDDOR, Manual Handling, Working at Height, and Permit-to-Work systems.
- Tools & Processes: Master the "Joist Maths" (notching and drilling rules), tool maintenance, pipe clipping distances, and avoiding common site traps like Galvanic Corrosion.
- Professional Skills: Guidance on the Employer-Set Project (ESP), writing professional construction reports, and using Gantt Charts to manage your coursework deadlines.
Why Listen?
The Copper Connection isn't just about "passing the test"—it’s about building a long-term, successful career in the trades. Our "Student Takeover" specials and apprentice success stories provide the mindset and discipline needed to excel on-site as a professional tradesperson.
Key Topics for Search:
UK Plumbing Revision | Level 2 Plumbing Exam Prep | Level 3 Plumbing Theory | T-Level Building Services Engineering | Construction Apprenticeships UK | HVAC Revision | Heat Pump Basics | S-Plan vs Y-Plan Explained | Plumbing Unit 212 & 216 | Construction Health and Safety | BSE Professional Blueprint | Plumbing Study Resources | Trade Education Podcast.
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Will Robots Replace Trades? Tech Truths for UK Apprentices
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Building Services Maintenance: 12-Month vs 3-Month PPM
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Mechanical Principles for BSE T-Level Students: Exploring Fans, Pumps, and Burners in Construction Education Training
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Planned Preventative Maintenance vs Reactive Maintenance: A Simple Guide for Plumbing Students
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Refrigeration Revision for Plumbing and Heating T-Levels and Electrical T-Levels: Vapour Compression Cycle
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Construction Health and Safety for Plumbing Students UK: Regulations, Site Safety and Exam Revision Guide
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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100 Episodes of The Copper Connection Podcast: UK Plumbing Revision Tips and Inspiring Apprentice Success Stories
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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The BSE Professional Blueprint: Reports, Research & Gantt Charts In Construction
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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The Ultimate Revision Masterclass: How to Train Your Brain to Smash Your Plumbing Exams
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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The Masterclass Guide to Tools & Processes Level 2 Plumbing Revision Guide
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Level 2 Plumbing Masterclass: To Ace Central Heating Systems and Components
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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Level 2 Plumbing Revision: The Ultimate Hot Water Systems Exam Masterclass
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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Plumbing Revision: Ace Sanitation & Drainage Masterclass with this Exam Prep
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Masterclass: Electrical & Scientific Principles Exam Prep for your Level 2 Plumbing
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Level 2 Masterclass in Plumbing: How to Confidently Smash Your Health & Safety Exam
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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The Ultimate Level 2 Masterclass In UK Plumbing Cold Water Systems
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Central Heating Breakdown: Central Heating Principles Made Simple for Level 2 Students
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Foundations Explained: Building Technology Revision for Plumbing & Construction Apprentices
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Why Hot Water Temperature Matters: Essential Plumbing Knowledge for Students & Apprentices
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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How Data and BIM Are Changing Construction Careers for Trade Students
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Beyond the Boiler: Data, BMS and the Hidden Costs of Running a Building
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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Onsite vs Offsite Construction: What Every Plumbing & Trade Apprentice Must Know
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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The Instant Hot Water Revolution: Why Every Plumbing Student Needs to Master These Systems
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Season 2 Recap for Plumbing Apprentices: Your Ultimate Study Guide to The Copper Connection
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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G3 Qualified: Understanding Unvented Hot Water Principles for Plumbing Students
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Open Vented Heating Systems Explained: Essential Knowledge for Plumbing Apprentices
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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Plumbing Basics: Understanding Direct Cold Water Supply Systems for Beginners
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Why Your Kitchen Tap is Different – Indirect Cold Water Systems Explained for Plumbing Students
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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Water Regulations Explained: Stop Contamination, Waste & Bad Installations
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Understanding Water Fluid Categories: Essential Knowledge for UK Plumbing Students
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Paperwork on Site: The Hidden Power of Construction Documents for Apprentices
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Retrofit, Renewables and Real Work: Sustainability for T Level Building Services Students
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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Who Really Builds a Building? Roles & Careers in Construction Explained
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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From Idea to Finished Build: The Full Design Process for Future Tradespeople
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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How the Construction Supply Chain Works: Essential Knowledge for Trade Students & Apprentices
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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The Whole Building Concept Explained: Life Cycle Assessment for Plumbing & Construction Students
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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How the Construction Industry Serves the UK Economy: Jobs, Growth & Infrastructure Explained
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Design Principles Part 2 - Modern Construction Methods, Building Regulations & Sustainable Design
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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Understanding the Structure of the Construction Industry: Business Types, Clients & Project Capability
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Construction Design Principles part 1
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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Structural Science Principles: Understanding Forces, Loads, and Building Safety in Construction
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Benefits of Good Design Part 2: CSR, Sustainable Homes, Brownfield vs Greenfield Sites & Design Principles in Construction
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Safety in Excavations and Confined Spaces, Essential Protocols for Building Services Engineers
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Benefits of Good Design in Construction: How Smart Design Saves Money, Time & Builds Better Communities
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Ep11 Awareness and Inspections in Building Services H&S
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Ep10 Heat Principles in Construction
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Ep 9 Access Equipment and Manual Handling
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Ep8 Power and Distribution Science Principles
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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Ep7 Fire Extinguishers in the UK Construction Industry
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Ep6 Principles of Mechanical Science in Building Services Engineering
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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Ep5 Scientific Principles: Properties of Water, Liquids and Gases in Plumbing
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Ep 4 Principles of Materials Science in Building Services Engineering
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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Ep3 Understanding CLP Pictograms: Safety Symbols in Construction
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Ep 2 Safety Signs in Construction: Laws, Best Practices & Life-Saving Lessons
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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Ep 53 Season 2 - We are Back.
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Before Season 2 Drops – We Need Your Support
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Off-Air, But Not Offline – Vote for The Copper Connection
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Season 1 Recap: 50 Episodes That Built Your Future
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Ep50 Principles of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Ep 49 UK Construction Documentation - 1st Year of the copper connection Podcast.
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May 25, 2025 |
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Ep48 Measuring Principles in the UK Construction Industry
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May 19, 2025 |
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Ep47 Relationship management in Construction and Types of Communications
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May 11, 2025 |
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Ep46 Heat Pumps and Biomass Systems
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May 04, 2025 |
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Ep45 Construction Business Principles in the UK Construction Industry
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Ep44 Traditional and Modern Construction Methods in the UK Construction Industry.
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Ep43 Rainwater Cycle and Basic understanding of cold water systems.
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Ep 42 Looking at Mechanical Science Principles and Waste Water lifters
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Ep41 Sustainable Drainage systems within the UK Construction Industry.
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Ep40 Looking at Halledu.co.uk and Overview of the Employer Set Project due to start.
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Ep39 Solar Thermal and Micro Combined Heat and Power Environmental Systems.
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Ep38 Low Loss Headers and what they do and the maximum distances for waste pipes to the soil stack along with the Air test Process.
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Ep37 point-of-use protection, whole-site protection, and zone protection in relation to backflow prevention and wet rooms, covering their design, installation types, and UK plumbing regulations.
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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Ep36 Water Conservation for large properties and Factors Affecting the Selection of Sanitation Systems in the UK.
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Ep35 Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults in Central Heating Systems and Components.
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Ep34 Cold Water Commissioning Process and at the Service and Maintenance of cold water systems.
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Ep33 Diagnosing and rectifying faults in hot water systems and their components.
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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Ep32 Cold Water Boosted Systems and Hot Water Commissioning Process.
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Ep31 Safe Isolation Process and What is BIM and the detailed levels in BIM
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Ep 30 Shower Booster Pumps and The Factors That Affect selection of Fuels
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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Ep29 Design and Installation of Advanced Rainwater Systems in the UK and Basic Principles of Electricity
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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Ep28 The Grinch takeover looking at water treatment for private water and cesspools and septic tanks
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Central Heating Zoning Requirements and Wet Underfloor Heating Systems Explained for Plumbing Students UK Training
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Heat Loss Theory and Cold Water System Selection Factors for Plumbing Students and Construction Training UK
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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How Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) Work and Essential Components in an Unvented Cylinder Install In Building Services Engineering.
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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How Loading Units Work and Key Steps for Charging Pressure Vessels in Plumbing
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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How Security Systems and Communication Systems Support Integrated Sustainable Design in Today Building Services Engineering Sector.
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Understanding Renewable Energy Systems and How Building Automation Control Systems (BACS) Improve Building Performance
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Building Services Engineering Part 2: Plumbing Systems and Fire Detection Systems for BSE T-Level Construction Students
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Introduction to BSE Systems: HVAC and Electrical Systems in the UK Construction Industry for BSE T-Level Students
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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Hot Water Commissioning Process and the 15 Approved Documents for UK Construction and Plumbing Students
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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How Plumbing Central Heating Components Work and Key Principles of WC Macerators.
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Understanding Plumbing Centralised Hot Water Systems and Localised Hot Water Systems for Better Heating Choices
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Health and Safety Regulations in BSE Construction Plus the Pros and Cons of Greenfield Sites and Brownfield Sites
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Energy Production Methods and Renewable Energy Sources in the Modern Plumbing and Heating Industry Explained
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Private Water Supplies and the Commissioning Process for Sanitation Systems Explained for Plumbing Students
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Understanding Key Roles and Responsibilities Across the Modern UK Construction Education
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Direct, Indirect and Boosted Cold Water Systems Plus Legionnaires’ Disease Prevention for Plumbing Students
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Effective Communication Methods and Professional Styles for Success in the UK Construction Industry and Plumbing Trade
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Are you thinking of enrolling onto a construction Course this year?
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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Specialist Components in Cold and Hot Water Systems and Different Types of Specialist Taps for Plumbing Students
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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Backflow Prevention Devices, Mechanical vs Non-Mechanical and Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV) Explained for Plumbing Students
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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Plumbing Training Revision: Five Characteristics of Water Protection & 5 Fluid Categories Explained
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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How Planned Maintenance, Reactive Work, and Accumulators Keep Systems Running Safely in BSE
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Ep 6 Lancashire Net Zero Conference 2024
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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How to Choose the Right Fire Extinguishers and Improve Grey Water Reuse In Plumbing
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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UK Construction theory Safety Signs Explained & Business Types (Sole Trader, Ltd, CIS & Contractors)
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Mastering the Cold Water Systems Commissioning Process and Technical Command Verbs
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding Planning and Specific Heat Calculations For Plumbing & T-Level Students
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May 26, 2024 |
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Welcome to The Copper Connection Podcast Building Your Construction Career From Day One
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May 18, 2024 |
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Intro to The Copper Connection Podcast the New Construction Podcast
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May 06, 2024 |