Guys,
I'm looking at replacing the old pipework to the radiator circuit and fit some new rads at the same time. I want to keep the existing copper pipework in the airing cupboard, so in essanace I want to connect to the 22mm copper feed and return pipes and connect the new pipework to them in that location.
Although I'm fairly good at using copper fittings and a blow tourch, I don't feel confident enough to do the complete project in copper for two reasons.
1) - Its hard to fix a leak, and one is bound to happen !
2) - using a blow touch in confind spaces under floorboards is a job for the experts.
I've therefore looked at the plastic pipework that is now available from screwfix, but its so confusing as to what fitments I need. I was planninng on using the coiled stuff under floors, but using the stiff lengths when I need to run pipes in exposed areas. Can anyone suggest what bits I need to connect rad valves to the pipes, elbo bends etc. There seem to be some inserts, and then it claims to connect directly over copper pipe !
TIA
Malcolm
I'm looking at replacing the old pipework to the radiator circuit and fit some new rads at the same time. I want to keep the existing copper pipework in the airing cupboard, so in essanace I want to connect to the 22mm copper feed and return pipes and connect the new pipework to them in that location.
Although I'm fairly good at using copper fittings and a blow tourch, I don't feel confident enough to do the complete project in copper for two reasons.
1) - Its hard to fix a leak, and one is bound to happen !
2) - using a blow touch in confind spaces under floorboards is a job for the experts.
I've therefore looked at the plastic pipework that is now available from screwfix, but its so confusing as to what fitments I need. I was planninng on using the coiled stuff under floors, but using the stiff lengths when I need to run pipes in exposed areas. Can anyone suggest what bits I need to connect rad valves to the pipes, elbo bends etc. There seem to be some inserts, and then it claims to connect directly over copper pipe !
TIA
Malcolm