I am attempting my own central heating and water installation in the house with copper pipes and solder ring fittings (like yorkshire fittings). The fittings in local plumber merchant have TP on them and I am not sure if they are lead free or not. The guy in the shop just gave me a blank look when I asked him and said they are all fine. Any thoughts?
Also, with regards to installing hot and cold water pipes and central heating pipes. I presume its a good idea not to have cold water pipes adjacent to hot water or central heating. Is there a guideline or a rule as to how far apart cold has to be from hot pipes to avoid heat transfer? Would it be ok as long as they don't touch each other?
Finally are there any regulations regarding insulating the pipes. Mate of mine who is a plumber says you only have to insulate first meter of the pipes coming out of the boiler.
Also, with regards to installing hot and cold water pipes and central heating pipes. I presume its a good idea not to have cold water pipes adjacent to hot water or central heating. Is there a guideline or a rule as to how far apart cold has to be from hot pipes to avoid heat transfer? Would it be ok as long as they don't touch each other?
Finally are there any regulations regarding insulating the pipes. Mate of mine who is a plumber says you only have to insulate first meter of the pipes coming out of the boiler.