Totally agree Shaun it just seems daft when we are all using one type of calculation and then the manufacturer tells you you need to up size it. If there is a factor to take into account with their product then they should make you aware of this otherwise quite legitimately you are going to do your pipe sizing calculation and only find out when the thing is connected that it doesn't work. It hardly seems fair for them to refuse the warranty when you have actually done the due diligence of calculating the pipe sizes
Actually, as per the Viper book, I calculated the pipe size required to carry 3.75m3/h and its 28mm :/ it's because the pipework from the meter doesn't branch until it hits the boiler when it tees to the hob. I just hope that the section I up to 28mm is enough.
Going to do the job Sunday Shaun, will let you know as soon as I'm done.. fingers crossed. I'm not 100% convinced it's going to work as only upping half the run but we'll see!