Central heating piping

[GarethSullivan]

Hi,

I'm fitting new central heating to my property. I'll be fitting 5 rads in total. 3 on the ground floor and 2 on the 1st floor.

what's the best/easiest pipe to use, copper or plastic? I can solder no probs and i know someone who fitted a new system using plastic pipes and had a few leaks.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!

 

[45yearsagasman]

If your budget can handle it use copper everytime.........proper job

 

[moggridgeplumbing]

Copper if you can afford it, otherwise copper away from boiler and up to each rad. Underfloor runs can be done in hep barrier pipe, and any surface mounted pipes I would keep in copper also.

Tip: Pressure test install before you fill it with water.

 

[GarethSullivan]

Thanks for your replies, copper it is then!