Why is it every plumber you speak to gives you a different view of what the best way of doing something is?
First there was the argument about copper v plastic. Now its 15mm or 10mm plastic.
So I had a guy in today to quote on a new boiler. He was really good and suggested I go for 10mm pipe which means the pipes can be totally hidden behind plasterboard (dot and dab space).
As it happens I am not sure if I am going for plasterboard or hardwall yet. I prefer hardwall in theory.
He says the 10mm system (with a manifold) and plasterboard is the way new houses are built nowadays and its fine. Whilst that may be true - is it the best way? I know that new build hosues don't always have the best rep!
I suspect with the way he has suggested I will get a very smart finish - as opposed to using 15mm and having pipework boxed in.
Quick research suggests that 10mm may not be ideal for large radiators and if it gets clogged up then it could be serious as the internal diameter is only 6mm so less room to play with.
My radiator runs won't be that long. The longest ones will be around 7 or 8 metres I guess.
I may just specify 15mm pipe (in plastic) and live with it.
I am fairly content to have plastic over copper.
Anyone have a strong view on this?
First there was the argument about copper v plastic. Now its 15mm or 10mm plastic.
So I had a guy in today to quote on a new boiler. He was really good and suggested I go for 10mm pipe which means the pipes can be totally hidden behind plasterboard (dot and dab space).
As it happens I am not sure if I am going for plasterboard or hardwall yet. I prefer hardwall in theory.
He says the 10mm system (with a manifold) and plasterboard is the way new houses are built nowadays and its fine. Whilst that may be true - is it the best way? I know that new build hosues don't always have the best rep!
I suspect with the way he has suggested I will get a very smart finish - as opposed to using 15mm and having pipework boxed in.
Quick research suggests that 10mm may not be ideal for large radiators and if it gets clogged up then it could be serious as the internal diameter is only 6mm so less room to play with.
My radiator runs won't be that long. The longest ones will be around 7 or 8 metres I guess.
I may just specify 15mm pipe (in plastic) and live with it.
I am fairly content to have plastic over copper.
Anyone have a strong view on this?