Oregon plumbers will benefit from this four-hour course, which outlines key aspects of water heater design and operation. Additionally, the training program provides valuable insight into recent federal energy mandates requiring the adoption of heat pump technology for all residential water heaters by 2029.
Course topics include:
- Gas and electric water heater terminology
- Common types of water heaters used in the U.S.
- Functions of water heater components
- General operating procedures
- Plumbing regulations and code resources
- Safety and maintenance for residential units
- Sizing methods and installation techniques
- Renewable energy, conservation practices and hydronic systems
- Energy-saving technology for commercial units
Instead of a final exam, each course section will conclude with review questions and quizzes tailored to the content’s complexity. Students may refer back to the course material for the review portion.
Course ID(s): 28505333
Approved By: Building Codes Division
- 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
- Introduction to Water Heaters [1 Activities]
- Course Completion
- Mandatory Questionnaire
- Certificate of Achievement
- Expedited Reporting Available
