The diagram illustrates the main stages involved in a domestic central heating system and how hot water is distributed throughout a house. Overall, the process involves heating water in a boiler, circulating it to radiators for heating rooms, and storing hot water in a tank for household use.
Cold water first enters the house and is directed into a storage tank located on the upper floor. This tank is connected to an overflow pipe for safety. From the storage tank, water flows downward to a boiler, which may run on gas or oil. Inside the boiler, the water is heated and then pumped through a series of small tubes connected to radiators positioned throughout different rooms. As the hot water passes through the radiators, it releases heat and warms the surrounding areas before returning to the boiler to be reheated.
In addition to supplying the radiators, the heated water is also delivered to taps in the house for domestic use such as bathing or cooking. A separate water tank on the roof ensures that the storage tank remains filled.
