Plumbing & Heating Products

Plastic plumbing can be used for both hot and cold water supplies, and for central heating systems. There are only four caveats for this type of pipework:

• The first meter of pipework from the boiler must be in copper
• The higher the temperature of the water being carried, the lower the maximum allowable water pressure must be
• Where joints are made, manufacturers will specify the use of a pipe-insert to make the pipe end rigid. Without these there is the possibility that the pipe could deform and allow the joint to leak or fail.
• Plastic pipework must not be used for gas supplies due to the danger factor in case of a house fire.