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Copper pipe underground

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stratplus

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Need to run copper tube underground for around 16 metres. Have seen plastic covered copper in coils in the size I am after but is this suitable for underground?
It is table x to bs 1057. Not sure if this pipe is only for running in chases/screeds etc but not underground.
Been looking at the different tables x, y, w and z. Soft copper/ half hard etc. If it is coiled has this been annealed and would that make it of a table other than x?
Had straight lengths come but this said table x so not sure if coiled would be a different table (annealed)?.
Can't find any clear answers on google or copper board/standards.
 
Company specified copper. Just gotta join from meter to a copper pipe already placed in wall. Easier to get end feed fittings etc rather than going from plastic to copper with reducers/bulky plastic fittings etc.
 
Company specified copper. Just gotta join from meter to a copper pipe already placed in wall. Easier to get end feed fittings etc rather than going from plastic to copper with reducers/bulky plastic fittings etc.

Thats daft! Plastic is much better under ground or floor.
 
I agree but company won't send it. Having to use 28mm plastic covered copper coil but I'm dubious if its the right stuff.
 
There is a hse note around about metallic pipe underground, it all needs ripping out and replacing in the next few years.
 

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