Can you plaster over copper pipe without protecting the pipe? ?

[Mr Sparkle]

I am have a new bath and shower installed..

As part of the work the fitter has chased the wall (masonry) in order to embed the pipe

He has bonded over the pipe.

However I am almost certain that the pipe was not protected and i wanted to know whether I am running the risk of the pipe potentially corroding and leaking?

Or will it be fine?

If there is a risk, will it possible to chase out the bonding plaster from around the pipe? If so, what technique would be advised in order to avoid damaging the pipe. I have chisels and and sds

 

[Mike2007]

I never worry with bonding plaster myself, but I'm sure someone will correct me.

 

[ianmcd]

Some plasters are copper friendly, but if the bonding plaster used has either cement or lime in its make up, it will eat through the copper

 

[Mr Sparkle]

They used Thistle Bonding Plaster. Am I safe?

 

[denso13]

Am I safe?

Yes, no problem.

 

[Mr Sparkle]

Thanks guys.. Thats a huge weight lifted over my shoulders

However if i am ever to get my bathroom redone i will insist on protecting the pipe with either plastic or denso tape