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The Copper Connection Podcast

The Copper Connection Podcast

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Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK!


Each episode, we'll be your compass through the complexities of construction theory, regulations, and tailored specifically for students like you striving for excellence in your studies.


So, grab your hard hat, sharpen your pencils, and get ready to build your future, one podcast episode at a time.

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  • Season 2 Recap for Plumbing Apprentices: Your Ultimate Study Guide to The Copper Connection
    Dec 31 2025

    Struggling to decide which podcast episodes to re‑listen to before your plumbing or construction exams? This Season 2 recap of The Copper Connection Podcast is your complete study map.

    In this special episode, host Chris Bailey walks you through the key themes and episodes from Season 2, showing you exactly which ones to queue up for health and safety, construction science, water regulations, design principles, and core plumbing systems like direct/indirect cold water, open vented heating, and unvented hot water (G3).

    You’ll discover:

    • The best episodes for plumbing apprentices, T Level students, and NVQ / City & Guilds learners
    • Which episodes cover safety signs, CLP pictograms, manual handling, excavations, and confined spaces
    • Where to revise materials, heat, power, structural science, sustainability, and retrofit
    • A clear sequence of episodes to understand direct cold water, indirect systems, open vented heating, and unvented cylinders

    If you’re serious about passing your qualifications and feeling confident on site, this recap episode will save you time, reduce stress, and help you build a powerful revision playlist from Season 2.

    Follow and subscribe to The Copper Connection Podcast on Acast, Spotify and Apple Podcasts — and share this episode with another apprentice or construction student who wants to build a future in the trades.





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    20 min
  • G3 Qualified: Understanding Unvented Hot Water Principles for Plumbing Students
    Dec 21 2025

    The Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 31.


    Struggling to understand unvented hot water systems? In Episode 31 of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down everything plumbing students and apprentices need to know about unvented hot water principles—from G3 regulations to expansion vessels, relief valves, and fault diagnosis.

    Whether you're studying for your T Levels, City & Guilds, or NVQ in plumbing and heating, this episode will help you understand the key differences between vented and unvented systems, why water expansion matters in sealed systems, and what safety devices are legally required under Approved Document G3 Schedule 2.


    You'll learn:

    ✅ The principles of water under pressure and why expansion management is critical

    ✅ How expansion vessels, PRVs, TPRVs, and tundishes keep systems safe

    ✅ Common faults like dripping tundishes and how to diagnose them

    ✅ Why only G3-qualified engineers can install and service unvented systems

    ✅ Real-world tips to help you feel confident on site and in your exams

    Perfect for plumbing apprentices, construction students, and anyone pursuing technical qualifications in the trades. This is practical, story-driven learning that actually sticks.


    Follow The Copper Connection Podcast for weekly episodes packed with trade tips, exam revision, and career advice for the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Let's build your future—one episode at a time.


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    • Apprentice plumber advice
    • Building Regulations plumbing
    • Unvented cylinder faults
    • Plumbing career advice
    • Trade student podcast
    • Skilled trades UK

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    12 min
  • Open Vented Heating Systems Explained: Essential Knowledge for Plumbing Apprentices
    Dec 21 2025

    The Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 30.


    Master open vented heating systems and boost your plumbing career.

    In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down everything plumbing apprentices and T-Level students need to know about open vented heating systems. Whether you're studying for your technical qualification, working on-site, or preparing for assessments, this episode delivers clear, practical knowledge you can use immediately.


    You'll learn:

    ✅ The role of the open vent pipe, cold feed, and feed & expansion cistern

    ✅ Why correct vent pipe installation is critical for safety

    ✅ The difference between one-pipe and two-pipe heating systems

    ✅ How circulators (pumps) work and common faults like pumping over

    ✅ Real-world troubleshooting tips for air locks, blocked feeds, and leaking cisterns

    ✅ Hands-on component identification techniques used by professional heating engineers


    Chris uses storytelling, relatable examples, and real-world scenarios to make complex plumbing concepts easy to understand. Perfect for construction students, apprentices, and anyone pursuing a career in the plumbing and heating trades.


    Ready to level up your plumbing knowledge? Follow The Copper Connection Podcast for weekly episodes packed with study tips, technical breakdowns, and career advice for the trades. Subscribe now on Acast, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and never miss an episode.


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    14 min
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