Hi,
I'm after some advice for some friends of mine. They have had a new boiler and radiators fitted and some of the work done doesn't look right to me (although I'm no expert! ).
First is that the plumber has used plastic pipes with some of the existing copper pipes that were there with the old central heating system. The plastic pipes have been laid bare with no coverings of any sort and in the kitchen area (where it's a concrete floor) he has put the pipes in trenches and filled it with concrete(?) again with no pipe covers. Should the pipes be covered? Is it a legal requirement?
Secondly the boiler has plastic pipes running to and from it from what appears to be a distance of less than 1m. I remember reading somehwere that pipes needed to be copper for a minimum length but can't remember where. Anyone know the legal requirement?
There are other issues with the installation but these are two that stick out the most. Any advice appreciated.
I'm after some advice for some friends of mine. They have had a new boiler and radiators fitted and some of the work done doesn't look right to me (although I'm no expert! ).
First is that the plumber has used plastic pipes with some of the existing copper pipes that were there with the old central heating system. The plastic pipes have been laid bare with no coverings of any sort and in the kitchen area (where it's a concrete floor) he has put the pipes in trenches and filled it with concrete(?) again with no pipe covers. Should the pipes be covered? Is it a legal requirement?
Secondly the boiler has plastic pipes running to and from it from what appears to be a distance of less than 1m. I remember reading somehwere that pipes needed to be copper for a minimum length but can't remember where. Anyone know the legal requirement?
There are other issues with the installation but these are two that stick out the most. Any advice appreciated.