Is it ok to use cable ties instead of a pipe clip on speedfit pipe?

[Colin Brendan]

I'm currently replumbing central heating using speedfit pipe. I've hit a trick corner to work in and space is very tight. Is it ok to use cable ties instead of a pipe clip on speedfit pipe?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

No as the could snap

 

[rpm]

Builders band? (Metal strap).

 

[ShaunCorbs]

If pipe is insulated yes if no as could wear through

But plastic coated banding better

 

[rpm]

If pipe is insulated yes if no as could wear through

Sure you have more experience in speedfit pipe than me however is the pipe liable to move that much on central heating?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Sure you have more experience in speedfit pipe than me however is the pipe liable to move that much on central heating?

Expansion and contraction is really the only movement

 

[ed209]

Can you Use a double clip as a single ?

 

[quality]

or a nail in clip

 

[PETE 123]

String even lol

 

[rpm]

Expansion and contraction is really the only movement

See they quote 1% on a long run.

 

[rpm]

Edit

 

[Colin Brendan]

If pipe is insulated yes if no as could wear through

But plastic coated banding better

Hi Shaun,

Would plastic coated banding be ok on speedfit without insulation?

Thanks for your help

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hi Shaun,

Would plastic coated banding be ok on speedfit without insulation?

Thanks for your help

wouldnt want to risk it

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hi Shaun,

Would plastic coated banding be ok on speedfit without insulation?

Thanks for your help

wouldnt want to risk it

 

[Colin Brendan]

How about nylon p clips like these?
https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?img...e7RAhXmC8AKHSOdCi0QMwgiKAcwBw&iact=mrc&uact=8

 

[ShaunCorbs]

How about nylon p clips like these?
https://www.google.co.uk/imgres?img...e7RAhXmC8AKHSOdCi0QMwgiKAcwBw&iact=mrc&uact=8

Yes they would work but need to be 15mm dia but if you can get them in why not use nail in clips ??

 

[rpm]

Yes they would work but need to be 15mm dia but if you can get them in why not use nail in clips ??

Which begs the question, what have you been using on the rest of the pipe run?

 

[rpm]

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[Colin Brendan]

These allow space for a second parallel pipe to run close to the first. Nail clips protrude a little where the nail inserts making space a little too tight.

Thanks for advice.

 

[Colin Brendan]

These allow space for a second parallel pipe to run close to the first. Nail clips protrude a little where the nail inserts making space a little too tight.

Thanks for advice.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

These allow space for a second parallel pipe to run close to the first. Nail clips protrude a little where the nail inserts making space a little too tight.

Thanks for advice.

Stager the clips

Put one in then the second to the left or right so nails are inline

 

[Colin Brendan]

Stager the clips

Put one in then the second to the left or right so nails are inline

Yep. Tried that. Still not enough space. With the p clips hopefully one pipe can overlap the p clip screw tab... hopefully. Thanks though

 

[Colin Brendan]

Stager the clips

Put one in then the second to the left or right so nails are inline

Yep. Tried that. Still not enough space. With the p clips hopefully one pipe can overlap the p clip screw tab... hopefully. Thanks though

 

[Colin Brendan]

BTW - I'm guessing copper saddle clips are a no-no with plastic pipe? Or is this ok?

 

[Best]

BTW - I'm guessing copper saddle clips are a no-no with plastic pipe? Or is this ok?

Definitely not okay! Just get it into your head - soft plastic pipe needs a clip it can slide on for expansion without wear. So no metal clips.
No wonder I don't use plastic