Whats this pipe

[Diyisfun]

Im just making a flower bed & have come across a grey pipe, it has lots printed on it 'HEP2O SERVICES & GENERAL HEATING', its about 9" down I have uncovered about a metre, what is it? I cant see where its going to or from. I think it could be old scrape buried, but I dont want to carry on digging if I need to leave it alone

 

[Diyisfun]

I have now exposed 3metres.
Could it be a calor gas pipe as I have a big tank & its running in that general direction.
or
Could it be water to an outside tap that is also in that general direction.

 

[slapper]

It wont or shouldnt be Gas, my bet is that its a water feed to your outside tap, not an ideal pipe for below ground but hey-ho

 

[Diyisfun]

I just ran the outside tape to try hear or feel but no joy, 9" is not far down enough to stop it from freezing is it?

 

[Charnwood]

9" of soil is better than 1"/25mm of foam, so 9" probably is enough.
Have you had any water problems in the past?
If it ain't broke.....

 

[Diyisfun]

9" of soil is better than 1"/25mm of foam, so 9" probably is enough.
Have you had any water problems in the past?
If it ain't broke.....

I've only just moved in, its a 200 yr old property that had a new extension on 3 yrs ago & was updated. The previous owners bought it after renovation & now we are here.