Do I need a loop in a hot water pipe?

[Axel]

Of all the fittings I have ever come across leaking, compressions are the most likely to drip, be it new or old installations. They are most susceptible to failure caused by pipe movement / stress.

Of course, maybe in 20 years time there will be a different story...

 

[BigBurner]

Of all the fittings I have ever come across leaking, compressions are the most likely to drip, be it new or old installations. They are most susceptible to failure caused by pipe movement / stress.

Of course, maybe in 20 years time there will be a different story...

Quality compression fittings and pipe - do not drip.

 

[BigBurner]

I've never had a failure on pushfit.

About the only one on the planet then. Or are you porkie telling?

 

[slup]

There is no regulation stopping you putting compression heating water fittings under floorboards, though there is for gas.

Sorry to thread hijack but can you clarify this please?

I had a new gas carcass installed by a well regarded CORGI registered company. They used a compression fitting in the upstairs floor space as the gas pipe was completely surrounded by plastic pipework and they were wary of soldering it.

 

[landyandy]

Slup I can clarify this for you.

Only use compression fittings for gas in accessible positions where they can be tightened.

Do not use them:

Under floors or
In voids without removable covers

Your engineer needs to come back to sort this for you.

Andy.

 

[mickyg]

I've never had a failure on pushfit.

About the only one on the planet then. Or are you porkie telling?

well either one of two options really. either I am the only one on the planet, or you haven't actually asked everyone on the planet.
btw if you let me know your location I can give you a list of local colleges who offer plumbing courses.

 

[BigBurner]

Only use compression fittings for gas in accessible positions where they can be tightened.

It is a defacto thing that inaccessible gas fittings are soldered. However, I don't think it is mandatory, rather a recommendation. It would be nice to find out.

 

[mickyg]

You clearly need a good course on heating, however to get to any reasonable state it will take years, and I doubt you have the focus and knowledge retention for one.

Why do I need a good course on heating? what are your reasons for thinking this?
How would you know what it takes to become a good heating engineer? Have you asked any?
please explain..

 

[kevplumb]

It is a defacto thing that inaccessible gas fittings are soldered. However, I don't think it is mandatory, rather a recommendation. It would be nice to find out.

try putting one up for work inspection then

i was keeping out of this but you do talk ****e sometimes

 

[BigBurner]

Why do I need a good course on heating?

You don't much about it being a plumber.

what are your reasons for thinking this?

Reading your posts.

How would you know what it takes to become a good heating engineer?

An engineer is a graduate. A heating fitter is not. You would struggle with the heating fitting course and a degree is beyond you.

Have you asked any?
please explain..

see above.

 

[mickyg]

It would be nice to find out.

they will teach you these basics when you go to college.

 

[mickyg]

You, at your tender age, but with accurate research, give much more genuine advice than BigBurner.
Note to mods, Big Burner needs banning as you did previously when he was posting as Dr Drivel, not this David937.

BigBurner's whole post is more rubbish from someone who doesn't know what he's talking about.

He's been banned once for spouting garbage, and is on his way to having it happen again.

Heating pipes can have many elbows with no effect whatsoever, except to outrage the sensibilities of a simpleton.

The ego is with you, thinking you know how something works because a makers rep told you. I don't need a domestic maker to explain control to me as I once specialised in commercial control. I would end up taking over the course.

Man without portfolio speaking again. Call the nurse.

Whilst you like to give your opinion by posting on forums, we all know that you are not a real credible person whom we can meet at exhibitions or other meetings.

In reality you only have a virtual internet presence and are a non-identity and are so insecure that you dont even write under your real name!

Tony

 

[mickyg]

its not like im the only one who holds opinions about your posts........

 

[mickyg]

An engineer is a graduate. A heating fitter is not.

You are neither so where does that leave you?

Your just a salesman. The lowest of the low..
No doubt a couple of years ago you were telling window fitters what to do because you sold double glazing.

 

[kevplumb]

Can you point to the document that says so? You are not very bright.

your opinion but the first boiler i fitted is still running sine 18 tw3

afore your time i expect

i dont worry about documents i worry about doing a good job

and like i said try putting one up for WI

as an aside show me the document that says

The pipe needs to bend back on itself using two elbow and face the wall.
It is a few inches of pipe and a two elbow. Pushfit is not acceptable, neither compression. Must be soldered.