Push fit fittings under floor

[miri5]

I've recently had a central heating system upgraded (combi boiler). The pipework is in a void under a suspended floor, mostly copper.
However, I've noticed push fit fittings in some areas.
Is this going to be reliable (thinking of potential leaks)? The floor will be covered with laminate flooring, so not readily accessible.
Any advice much appreciated.

 

[cross thread]

if done right it’s ok , could do with lagging

 

[Jurassicspark]

It's fine but the rubber seals do detoriate over time so whenever you start losing pressure on the boiler you'll know where the culprits live.

Did the engineer run out of copper pipes/fittings?

Or was he being lazy and trying to cut costs?

 

[miri5]

I have no idea why he used these instead of copper. There have been already a few things that weren't done properly during the job so now I'm being really worried that this installation won't withstand the test of time.

 

[Jurassicspark]

Oh you'll be fine. It's installed already so no point in bothering.

 

[xd400]

Have used plenty of pushfit, though JG ones, and had no real issues. Even copper will deteriorate over time.

 

[miri5]

Thanks all for the replies.
Could I also ask you if the attached pipework looks safe? It was installed 2 months ago and to me it already looks corroded?

 

[Exedon]

Messy soldering copper really needs flux cleaning off.
Workmanship err not the best.
But if its holding water should be OK.
Were cable's installed first or after pipework?

 

[miri5]

Messy soldering copper really needs flux cleaning off.
Workmanship err not the best.
But if its holding water should be OK.
Were cable's installed first or after pipework?

Cables were installed after pipework, this is something that I'm also concerned about would it be safe for them to be that close to pipework ?

 

[cross thread]

Should be sleeved

 

[foxhole]

They need clipping in place.

 

[ChrisJP]

The plastic pipes don't look to be properly clipped and supported and could sag over time, possibly leading to leaks. I think your installer was being a bit lazy with his work!

 

[xd400]

That last pic of copper pipe doesn't look 2 months old to me. It does oxidise but still has a sheen. Either re-used old pipe or it's part of the existing system. But someone has been rubbing wire wool on it not too long ago.

 

[miri5]

That last pic of copper pipe doesn't look 2 months old to me. It does oxidise but still has a sheen. Either re-used old pipe or it's part of the existing system. But someone has been rubbing wire wool on it not too long ago.

The pipes definitely weren't there before (he had to drill through the wall to install the pipework to a new boiler location). I agree that the pipes don't look new and I did suspect they've been reused - is it safe to do it with water pipes (risk of contamination, lead etc)? They don't even look in good condition.

 

[xd400]

The pipes definitely weren't there before (he had to drill through the wall to install the pipework to a new boiler location). I agree that the pipes don't look new and I did suspect they've been reused - is it safe to do it with water pipes (risk of contamination, lead etc)? They don't even look in good condition.

Might have used sections of the old install. Safety wise, well, tons of homes have lead solder on the pipe but it will have been coated with a fair amount of mineral deposits so is not a biggie. Loads of mains lead pipes still around. You can always get water supplier to do a toxicity check.

Usually best when a tap hasn't been used for a while, like in the morning, is to let it run a bit before you use it for drinking water.