I'm looking to install central heating into a house built in 1899. I'm happy to take up floorboards and understand the design of central heating, however I am unsure what type of pipe to use. I'm not a plumber!
I'm not sure if to use copper pipe or use plastic.
I'm thinking that copper pipe is unreliable, prone to getting leaks if you don't do the joints properly. The other reason why plastic is more attractive is the speed of fitting.
The other plastic options appear to be:-
Hep20
Speedfit
Polypipe
Uponor
Does anyone know if there is a cost benefit for using plastic piping? And is there any real difference between the types of plastic piping and joints?
And give any recommendations, would be much appreciated!!
I'm not sure if to use copper pipe or use plastic.
I'm thinking that copper pipe is unreliable, prone to getting leaks if you don't do the joints properly. The other reason why plastic is more attractive is the speed of fitting.
The other plastic options appear to be:-
Hep20
Speedfit
Polypipe
Uponor
Does anyone know if there is a cost benefit for using plastic piping? And is there any real difference between the types of plastic piping and joints?
And give any recommendations, would be much appreciated!!