This in-depth four-hour course outlines the structure and operation of water heaters. It also offers Florida plumbers essential resources on upcoming changes to federal residential energy standards, including the mandatory switch to heat pump technology by 2029.
Key topics explored in this program include:
- Essential terms relevant to gas and electric water heaters
- Common types of water heater models used in the U.S.
- Unit components, functions and operating procedures
- Guidelines, regulations and code resources for plumbers
- Maintenance and safety practices for residential systems
- Sizing methods for proper installation
- Renewable energy, conservation technologies and hydronic systems
- Commercial systems with a focus on energy-saving technologies
In lieu of a final exam, the course includes review questions at the end of each section, followed by quizzes tailored to the content's complexity.
Course ID(s): 0615048
Approved By: Florida Building Commission Codes and Standards (FBCCS)
- Water Heaters
- Introduction to Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- 01. Introduction to Water Heaters
- Types of Water Heaters Overview [1 Activities]
- 01. Types of Water Heaters, Overview
- Quiz 1 (2 questions)
- Important Terms/Glossary [1 Activities]
- 01. Important Terms/Glossary
- Quiz 2 (1 questions)
- Water Heater Parts: Gas & Electric (General Overview) [1 Activities]
- 01. Water Heater Parts: Gas & Electric (General Overview)
- Quiz 3 (2 questions)
- Basics of Operation [1 Activities]
- 01. Basics of Operation
- Quiz 4 (2 questions)
- Codes & Standards [1 Activities]
- 01. Codes & Standards
- Quiz 5 (2 questions)
- Pressure [1 Activities]
- 01. Pressure
- Quiz 6 (2 questions)
- Water Heater Sizing [1 Activities]
- 01. Water Heater Sizing
- Quiz 7 (2 questions)
- Maintenance [1 Activities]
- 01. Maintenance
- Quiz 8 (2 questions)
- Safety [1 Activities]
- 01. Safety
- Quiz 9 (2 questions)
- Hydronic Systems [1 Activities]
- 01. Hydronic Systems
- Quiz 10 (2 questions)
- Energy Conservation [1 Activities]
- 01. Energy Conservation
- Quiz 11 (2 questions)
- Commercial Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- 01. Commercial Water Heaters
- Quiz 12 (2 questions)
- Innovation in Commercial Materials and Technology [1 Activities]
- 01. Innovation in Commercial Materials and Technology
- Quiz 13 (2 questions)
- Conclusion [1 Activities]
- 01. Conclusion
- Affirmation 2
- Introduction to Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- Course Completion
- Mandatory FL DBPR Questionnaire
- Certificate of Completion
- Expedited Reporting Available
