10mm copper pipe for oil alternative?

[theflyingpig]

I need to reroute the pipe from our oil tank to the location of a new oil boiler.
Can this be done in plastic or does it have to be copper?
Thanks!

 

[robinbanks]

what's the compelling reason for the switch?

 

[muggles]

If it's above ground it must be done in copper. Joints must be compression or flared with appropriate inserts used, and sealed with OilSeal/Heldite or similar oil safe sealant. No underground joints are permitted without being in an inspection chamber. There was a plastic pipe available called Qual-oil for a while, but only approved for below ground use

 

[roguetrader]

Qual-oil is discontinued I think.

 

[Exedon]

Qual-oil is discontinued I think.

Correct we had a lot of difficulty getting inserts few weeks ago to alter an existing line.

 

[muggles]

Correct we had a lot of difficulty getting inserts few weeks ago to alter an existing line.

Better hang on to the ones I've got in the van then...or put them on eBay for £5 each

 

[theflyingpig]

what's the compelling reason to change

No reason to change.. Just thought it might be easier to use a different product as I don't have a bender for 10mm copper.....

 

[old duffer]

If it's above ground it must be done in copper. Joints must be compression or flared with appropriate inserts used, and sealed with OilSeal/Heldite or similar oil safe sealant. No underground joints are permitted without being in an inspection chamber. There was a plastic pipe available called Qual-oil for a while, but only approved for below ground use

is this taken from part J regs?

 

[robinbanks]

No reason to change.. Just thought it might be easier to use a different product as I don't have a bender for 10mm copper.....

Surely an easy problem to resolve though, and only needs resolving once!