Are Floplast Barrier Pipes Suitable for a Central Heating System?

[n4t4l13]

Hi, I am currently having a new central heating system put in and the pipes being used are 15mm Floplast Barrier pipes? We have had a couple of people say that these are the incorrect pipes to use for a heating system and wanted some advice from other plumbers who have a better idea than the couple of people we have spoken to. I'm worried that we will need to start from scratch again.

Thanks

 

[stevetheplumber]

providing its barrier no problems

 

[Ray Stafford]

We have had a couple of people say that these are the incorrect pipes to use for a heating system

Your couple of people are wrong. So long as they don't connect it directly to the boiler (first meter should be in copper) then its fine.

 

[bigads28]

Only barrier!! :6:

 

[happyflyer]

Hi, I am currently having a new central heating system put in and the pipes being used are 15mm Floplast Barrier pipes? We have had a couple of people say that these are the incorrect pipes to use for a heating system and wanted some advice from other plumbers who have a better idea than the couple of people we have spoken to. I'm worried that we will need to start from scratch again.

Thanks

You could insist that it is done in copper, but if your plumbers are push fit plumbers then that's it, ask the blue van men what the difference in price would be, be interesting, please come back and tell us unless it's too late. I wouldn't have it in the house but that's just my opinion

 

[Ermintrude]

Barrier pipe fine. Just ensure inserts are being used and the pipework Is clipped

 

[happyflyer]

Barrier pipe fine. Just ensure inserts are being used and the pipework Is clipped

Ermi,

That's the problem and I agree with you its not the product that will let you down, its the installation and plumbers do not have the best track record along with electricians, joiners appear to be OK, perhaps a push fit joiner would be the man to get.

I am 100% with you on it.

 

[Ermintrude]

What about those lads from that job in Wales?

 

[happyflyer]

What about those lads from that job in Wales?

There is nothing like hitting a man when he's down Ermi, but you are so right they would fit the bill perfectly

 

[Ermintrude]

The job got sorted yet? Can't believe someone would let a project look such a state. Site and project team should have been shot

 

[n4t4l13]

Thanks everyone for your advice. Much appreciated.