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    Is plastic pipe a much better insulator than copper?

    Thanks guys, I hoped this was the case, it's going to be a lot easier to lag the existing pipes than rip them out and start again.
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    Is plastic pipe a much better insulator than copper?

    We have a decent Vaillant combi in the attic but it takes quite a while for hot water to flow to the taps in the kitchen (ground floor) and bathroom (first floor). Obviously this is mainly due to the distance of copper pipe, but partially due to the hot water initially heating the cold pipe. Has...
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    Chasing copper pipe into the wall

    I'm installing a 10.5kw shower on a bathroom wall. The wall is solid brick, and an exterior wall. Two things. Firstly I've read these posts above and am in two minds to use either lagging I have with copper pipe I have, or go and buy some plastic pipe. Are they much for a muchness? Secondly, I...
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