The Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 37.

With exams on the horizon, now's the time to get serious about your plumbing revision—and this episode is here to help.

In this essential episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down Hot Water Systems in a way that actually makes sense. Whether you're a Level 2 plumbing student, construction apprentice, or heating engineer in training, this episode gives you the knowledge, confidence, and real-world context you need to succeed.

From preventing scalding accidents to stopping deadly legionella bacteria, you'll discover the six critical reasons why controlling domestic hot water temperature could save lives, protect the environment, and make you a tradesperson customers trust.

What you'll learn:

✅ Why Building Regulations Part G matters for bath and shower safety

✅ How thermostatic mixing valves prevent burns and protect vulnerable people

✅ The six critical reasons for controlling domestic hot water temperature (scalding, boiling, legionella, economy, environment, limescale)

✅ How to prevent scalding accidents using thermostatic mixing valves and Building Regulations Part G

✅ Legionella bacteria control: the danger zone (20–46°C) and why stored water must be 60°C

✅ Building Regulations Part G and Part L requirements for hot water safety and energy efficiency

✅ Essential components: cylinder thermostats, boiler stats, temperature/pressure relief valves, immersion heaters

✅ Safe temperature ranges for baths (41–44°C), showers (38–43°C), kitchen sinks (44–48°C)

✅ How unvented systems prevent explosions using multiple safety devices

✅ Why limescale forms at 65°C and how to prevent system damage

✅ Insulation best practices to protect pipework and comply with Water Regulations Guide G4.2

This isn't just another boring theory lesson—it's practical, story-driven education that connects the classroom to the job site.

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Hit follow, share this episode with your classmates, and let's keep building your skills—one episode at a time.

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