regs on copper pipe under floor

[dazzmos]

hello all
are there any regs on putting copper pipe in a solid floor in the screed ?

is there a site with regs?

 

[kevplumb]

try a search

this has been done to death

 

[dazzmos]

thanks kev
tried searching for 20 mins
still dont know

 

[kevplumb]

they should be ducted so as to be accesible

they should be insulated

now wait for the scruff to get hold of this post

 

[oilman]

try a search

this has been done to death

The search facility is diabolical, that does you to death if you try it. A real useless tool.

 

[arfurrrr]

what is the pipe going to contain ?

ifs its gas use tracpipe , if its water use plastic .

Arf

 

[dazzmos]

just flow & return for a radiator
thx

 

[arfurrrr]

use hep20 plastice barrier pipe , see merchants for details on installation .

wont be affected by concrete screed . corrosion !!!!

arf

 

[brentwoodheating]

Central heating (secondary circuit) pipes can go in the screed as long as protected against corrosion, ie Denso'd.

 

[ChrisR]

Anything which is going to heat/cool needs room to move as well. Otherwise the joints can pull apart. Plastic moves a lot more than metal.

The Search works a bit if you enter say

+copper +screed

 

[BoxBasher]

Kevplumb has got it spot on, if in a solid floor needs to be ducted. Insulation only if shallow or in an unheated space.
I can't see the need for copper if going in solid floor though, duct it and use hep20 or speedfit.

 

[Christian and Beccy]

Just a point to note, in my experience of forums, tick the 'search for all terms' box, then be specific with search keywords. That should produce better results.

 

[brentwoodheating]

BoxB, he said flow and return to a rad- they can go in the screed and wrapped or coated copper is fine. Its all t'other water that has to be ducted (or pip).

 

[BoxBasher]

'doh. I stand corrected. Damn wheel mouse, I scroll through too fast...