Boiler Terms
Guide for getting to know all the main heating terms used by installers.
Heating Glossary | Boiler Terms
Understanding boiler terms and heating terminology used by engineers can be tricky. Our Heating Glossary is designed to help homeowners in Leeds and surrounding areas make sense of key concepts, from combi and regular boilers to TRVs, flow rates, and central heating systems.
Whether you’re planning a new installation or want to better understand your current setup, our clear explanations make it easy to stay informed and confident about your heating system.
Heating Glossary | Boiler Terms
| Combi Boiler: | A boiler that gives you hot water and heating without needing a separate tank. |
| Regular Boiler: | Needs a separate tank and cylinder to heat water and provide central heating. |
| TRV: | A valve on your radiator that lets you control the heat in each room. |
| Flow Rate: | How fast water moves through your heating system, which affects how well it heats your home. |
| Central Heating System: | The setup of boiler, pipes, and radiators that heats your home. |
| Condensing Boiler: | A boiler that saves energy by reusing heat from the gases it produces. |
| Megaflo Cylinder: | A type of hot water cylinder that stores water under pressure for fast and constant hot water. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
We know heating terms and boiler jargon can be confusing. Below, we’ve answered some of the most common questions homeowners in Leeds and surrounding areas ask about boilers, central heating, and hot water systems. If your question isn’t listed, our friendly team is always ready to help.
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A combi boiler provides both heating and hot water without the need for a separate tank, making it ideal for smaller homes.
A regular boiler uses a hot water cylinder and a cold water tank to provide heating and hot water, suitable for larger homes with multiple bathrooms.
TRV stands for Thermostatic Radiator Valve, which lets you control the temperature of individual radiators in your home.
A Megaflo Cylinder is a pressurised hot water cylinder that delivers fast, constant hot water throughout your home.
A condensing boiler is an energy-efficient boiler that reuses heat from the gases it produces, saving money on energy bills.
Flow rate is how fast water moves through your heating system. A good flow rate ensures your radiators heat evenly and efficiently.