metal reinforced underfloor pipe for normal plumbing?

[browfish]

I have a load of white 15mm plastic pipe left over from doing my underfloor heating. Is there any problem with using it to do normal plumbing with pushfit connectors? I guess it is just an expensive option but since it is left over and it holds its shape it would be handy.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Is it John Guest?

Should be fine if so.

Otherwise - what other markings are on the side of the tube?

 

[browfish]

it is henco RIXc Made in Belgium PE-Xc/A1/PE-Xc 16x2 L4/43 HN000 10bar/95degC plus a few other bits inc ISO10508

 

[Madrab]

Yup, reckon it would be some form of barrier pipe, JG Speedfit/PEX/POLYB/HEP2O, you would be looking for words like Barrier/PEX or similar on the pipe, shouldn't have any issues with using for domestic water supplies.

 

[browfish]

so do you think PE-Xc is ok then?
thanks for help so far.

 

[Madrab]

Just looking at the specs for RIXc and I'm not sure it has WRAS (Water Regs Advisory Scheme)approval, Henco's other standard pipe does. Really should have WRAS approval for using with domestic water supplies.

 

[Norcon]

It's likely some odd size with no compatible fittings.

 

[Madrab]

it's 16mm OD I believe, it may just fit normal push fittings but still not WRAS approved

 

[Charnwood]

Henco is supplied by Yorkshire Fittings (Pegler Yorkshire)
It is a crimp system.
http://pegleryorkshire.co.uk/MEDIA/Downloads/CC_004/13063273_Henco_Plastic_pipe_solutions.pdf

 

[Madrab]

Well found Charnwood and the RIXc pipe isn't WRAS approved. So it shouldn't be used on potable water supplies.

 

[Charnwood]

Not found, I was selling it for 5 years.
Various similar systems on the market.

 

[Madrab]

Can't argue with that

 

[Agile]

Seems to be a mismatch between the OP's stated size of 15 mm and to specs those replying have listed.

Not being WRAS approved it should not be used on mains water and possibly not advisable for any water supplies.

The fittings are so expensive would probably outweigh the cost of buying plastic pipe to the normal specifications!

Also crimp systems require the special tools ???

Tony

 

[Madrab]

Long and the short of it brownfish - the recommendation is that it can't be used for normal water plumbing I'm afraid.

 

[Charnwood]

Well found Charnwood and the RIXc pipe isn't WRAS approved.

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