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    Max Radiators with microbore pipework

    Hi all, I'm not sure if pipeworks makes a difference to this, but i assume the flow will be different so may make an effect. Essentially i am looking to add more radiators to an existing installation (converting a garage into two rooms). Currently we have 15 rads, and the boiler is a...
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    Safety valve pipework

    I was always under the impression that this should be piped to outside? Can it be taken to an internal drain if it had a tundish?
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    pipework replacement - good/bad idea?

    Hi, I am upgrading a house (wooden frame, wooden clad, brick base - old forestry style). The plumbing and heating needs replaced (currently electric emersion and open fire back boiler). The pipe work that is in is 8mm external diameter. I know the current trend is to increase the...
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    Iron Pipework Plumber / Pipe Fitter Required Leicester / Rutland

    We are looking for an experienced plumber / pipe fitter for a contract in Rutland / Leicestershire. Must have experience working with 4+ inch iron pipework.
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    Hunter pipework.

    Has anyone come across this much? Been asked to a change a bathroom in a house where all the existing hot and cold pipework is Hunter plastic pipe. Touched this stuff a long time ago but not much experience of it to be honest, but as its been discontinued I rang Hunter/Marley technical who...
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    15mm Rad on 10mm pipework ?

    Hi All. I need a little advice around a radiator replacement I am contemplating. I currently have a towel radiator off 10mm feeds in my kitchen. We have extended the kitchen and now it is not really up to the job. Putting the kitchen dimensions into an online tool shows I need a radiator...
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    Central Heating Pipework

    Hi All If you have the time could you have a think about the following for me please, any advice would be gratefully received. I am doing some work for a customer early in the new year, Im replacing 3 x existing wall hung steel panel radiators with newer compact radiators. The loft in the...
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    • central central heating heating pipework
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    • Forum: Central Heating Forum
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    Hot and cold pipework running?

    Hi all. This is mainly preference I know but when running hot and cold pipes from kitchen sink to a bathroom in the next room (ground floor) would you go straight up in to the ceiling and go across. Reason I ask, I'm on a council contract at the mo and next job is complete first fix from mains...
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    What expansion gaps for 110mm pvc pipework?

    I know that you should chamfer the ends of cut pipe to ease entry at connections and avoid damaging the seal, and also to match the internal profile of junctions. I have also read that you should pull the pipe out 10mm to allow for thermal expansion. Is this right and is it at every junction?

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