Radiator Concern

diyrichard · 13 Nov 2002

I am installing a small radiator on a lounge wall.
Where i want the radiator, i need to channel the wall out to hide the pipe work (Which is no problem) The problems comes when i have started the channel the wall, and i have suddenly found a Gas pipe in the wall (Ahh!) I was very lucky! Could anyone tell me if its ok the leave the Gas pipe in the wall, its approx 3 to 4mm behind plaster. would it then be ok to run the radiator pipes over the surface. Would the heat affect the Gas? I am using 10mm Micro-Bore.
Thanks
Rich.

AnonymousImport · 15 Nov 2002

I think you will find that current water/gas regulations say that no pipes should be buried in plaster/brickwork. Better to fit plastic capping/casing around surface pipes, then everyone who needs to know can see where they are.

AnonymousImport · 16 Nov 2002

I remember once we were removing shower stalls and someone cut a copper line believing it was a old water line, and it was gas. Gas was pouring out of it, I placed a cap on and soldered it on. The heat from the torch didn't do any harm as long as there wasn't any gas escaping, and you don't even have a flame.
Still, are you going to sleep well with a radiator next to a gasline?

Ted said he wouldn't

AnonymousImport · 16 Nov 2002

I take it the gas was turned off before you put the cap on and soldered it.

Just checking

AnonymousImport · 16 Nov 2002

i was wondering that as well cos it didnt sound like it was

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