chrisg
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:25 PM |
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Plumbing question
I need to do some plumbing to my central heating system soon and what I'd like to know is this....
Is there a modern, ideally flexible pipe, that I can use that will withstand the very hot temperature, instead of copper?
Cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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AdrianH
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:29 PM |
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Why not silicone hose?
You would use it on your car that gets passed boiling point and at pressure.
Adrian
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:30 PM |
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http://www.hep2o.co.uk/
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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chrisg
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:32 PM |
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I'll need about 60m, silicone might be a tad expensive!
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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craig_007
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:33 PM |
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Hi mate,
Hep 2o pipe(acorn as we call it)
If it's for your central heating make sure you get barrier pipe and if your connecting to the boiler make sure you are 1 meter away from the
boiler before connecting plastic pipe.
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AdrianH
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:40 PM |
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Oops, but you could have most colours!
Adrian
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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chrisg
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:40 PM |
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Thanks for the info guys, I wasn't sure if plastic pipe would be ok for the temperature of a central heating system.
Cheers
Chris 
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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iank
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 09:44 PM |
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Talk to Marcus see this thread
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=91145
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 28/4/09 at 10:10 PM |
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And remember if you break into the copper pipework with plastic to put a bonding bridge in place in order to keep the electrical bonding intact
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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whitestu
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| posted on 29/4/09 at 11:27 AM |
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I used it when the muppets who did our loft conversion connected the heating up wrong.
Its dead easy to use and seems fine with central heating temperatures.
Stu
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 29/4/09 at 11:28 AM |
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I've just fitted a bathroom towel radiator and used
THIS STUFF, it's 30m and
cheap.
No leaks yet (fingers crossed)
Edited to include link 
[Edited on 29/4/09 by RoadkillUK]
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
Latest Picture (14 Sept 2014)
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Marcus
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| posted on 29/4/09 at 11:37 AM |
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Hi Chris
As above really, the current crop of plastic piping (polybutylene / pe-x) is designed for central heating and tested to withstand temperatures of
114°c for short periods (BS7291). It will happily run a central heating system for years. The only time we don't recommend it is when connecting
to a back boiler system where there is no temperature control, or within 1 metre of a normal boiler.
There are 3 major manufacturers in the UK;
Hepworth (now Wavin)
John Guest
Polypipe
I work in product development for one of these, but to remain unbiassed, I'll not reveal which
Any of these pipes will do the job easily.
Cheers
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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woodster
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| posted on 29/4/09 at 12:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Marcus
Hi Chris
As above really, the current crop of plastic piping (polybutylene / pe-x) is designed for central heating and tested to withstand temperatures of
114°c for short periods (BS7291). It will happily run a central heating system for years. The only time we don't recommend it is when connecting
to a back boiler system where there is no temperature control, or within 1 metre of a normal boiler.
There are 3 major manufacturers in the UK;
Hepworth (now Wavin)
John Guest
Polypipe
I work in product development for one of these, but to remain unbiassed, I'll not reveal which
Any of these pipes will do the job easily.
Cheers
i hope its John Guest because they are the best
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Marcus
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| posted on 30/4/09 at 11:44 AM |
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Lol Woodster, you must know something I dont
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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