Changing Kitchen hot water pipe

[camerart]

Hi,

I'm having the house re-wired, and the electrician has got the floorboards up.

When I run the Kitchen hot tap, the water runs from the hot water tank on the landing, along to the bathroom, then down a wall into the kitchen. This wall is on the far side of both the Kitchen and Bathroom, so it enters the Kitchen on the far side, so it takes a long time to get hot.

Is it ok to put a 'T' just after the tank then bring the Kitchen hot water down so it enters the Kitchen by a shorter route. This would be under the house in the void? I assume it need insulating? Is it best to use plastic or copper. Is 15mm ok?

Cheers, Camerart

 

[LUNAT]

HI

depends on the distance usually 15mm is ok .if possible always insulate to keep water hot. copper/plastic same. i prefer plastic

 

[camerart]

OK, So a 'T' is ok just after the tank?

Thanks

 

[camerart]

When using plastic pipework, how sharp can it bend?