Barrier vs MLC pipe, whats the difference?

[HairyFool]

Looking to install underfloor heating in a new extension and had already set on barrier pipe. The local merchant is an Uponor agent and is pushing their MLCP

There is some variation on the construction of Barrier but most match MLC exactly so what's the difference?

 

[Gray0689]

It's a multi layer pipe has a layer of aluminium in it and it's more rigid that's about it
Good on some jobs but for a simple underfloor domestic job
Barrier is good
Uponor is too expensive

 

[HairyFool]

That's why I asked the question. £70 vs £130. True it takes a little more digging to find the spec because some Barrier is resin based but others are Ali similar to the Uponor offering.

Just wanted to be sure I was not missing something.

 

[Chalked]

If your using a clip down system onto insulation. You will find the uponor easier to clip down. With others you will need to keep it from rising up when clipping round corners.
there are ways to prevent this but it's not easy to put into words.

 

[SimonG]

Uponor is good for rolling out and it staying roughly where you want, but its expensive and the controls side is poor.

 

[Chalked]

Use wundafloor.
mclp pipe without the expense! Make sure you order the long clips.

 

[SimonG]

Use wundafloor.
mclp pipe without the expense! Make sure you order the long clips.

Seen the advertising on facebook, any good?

 

[Chalked]

Seen the advertising on facebook, any good?

Used loads. Great company to deal with, email plans/ scale drawings. Of even a sketch. Get a price (cheap) they hold the price for 6 months with a £50 deposit.
Order before 5pm and it's on site next day.
had one problem with a faulty flow restrictor. They sent me 5 spare ones.