DIY UFH should I attempt?

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Hi All.

Im currently doing as much as I can on a extension. Im looking to install some UFH and have laid 100mm celotex on the floor slab ready for the UFH pipes.

The space is approx 90m2 with 3 rooms. Bedroom + ensuite and a living room. Ive watched plenty of videos and laying the pipe looks quite easy with the plastic clips into the celotex.

Ive had a number of quotes ranging from 3 - 5k with a DIY kit being approx £1500. Is it reasonable to Lay the pipe yourself and ask a plumber to quote to pressure test, fill and bleed the system for me? and would that be a days work?

Im just trying to work out if the hassle factor and potential of me getting it wrong is worth the saving I may make?
 
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Hi All.

Im currently doing as much as I can on a extension. Im looking to install some UFH and have laid 100mm celotex on the floor slab ready for the UFH pipes.

The space is approx 90m2 with 3 rooms. Bedroom + ensuite and a living room. Ive watched plenty of videos and laying the pipe looks quite easy with the plastic clips into the celotex.

Ive had a number of quotes ranging from 3 - 5k with a DIY kit being approx £1500. Is it reasonable to Lay the pipe yourself and ask a plumber to quote to pressure test, fill and bleed the system for me? and would that be a days work?

Im just trying to work out if the hassle factor and potential of me getting it wrong is worth the saving I may make?
In general,people are very wary of doing half the job,a major factor being,if there is a fault,who is to blame and stands the warranty.
 
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Fitting UFH isn't particularly difficult. I did mine. For pressure testing just connect the mains up and have a gauge on the manifold to see that it stays pressurised for a few hours or days. Leave it pressurised whilst the screed is being done. if it's going to be a while (months) before it gets connected up then putting a bit of biocide in is smart just to stop anything growing in there.
 
Fitting UFH isn't particularly difficult. I did mine. For pressure testing just connect the mains up and have a gauge on the manifold to see that it stays pressurised for a few hours or days. Leave it pressurised whilst the screed is being done. if it's going to be a while (months) before it gets connected up then putting a bit of biocide in is smart just to stop anything growing in there.
Given that the original post was over 3 years ago, I'm sure they've got it sorted by now
 

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