9.5In preparation
Flue flow and spillage testing
Carrying out and interpreting flue flow and spillage tests.
BS 5440-1
This topic supports
- M09.4Carry out and interpret flue flow and spillage tests.
The lesson text for this topic is being written. The learning outcomes above, and any artefacts below, show what it will cover.
Interactive artefact
Flue flow test
A smoke-pellet flue flow test, with pass and fail cases such as leaking joints and a blocked terminal.
Will demonstrate
- Placing the smoke pellet and watching the terminal
- A sound flue compared with leaking joints
- Interpreting a fail
Planned. This interactive will appear here when it's built.
Interactive artefact
Spillage test
A smoke-match spillage test at the draught diverter, with doors and fans in different states.
Will demonstrate
- Smoke match at the draught diverter
- Testing with doors closed and fans running
- Interpreting spillage and the actions that follow
Planned. This interactive will appear here when it's built.