Very deep chase into a load bearing wall
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I think I may be able to see one, in the row above the pipes, the second brick in from the camera.
Looks like a case of the customer specifying the impossible to me.
Is there an appliance going here, is that why you wanted them to vanish at this point? If so then perhaps change the kitchen plans, or put the whole lot into or onto the floor. If there are standard kitchen cabinets with a plinth then they don't even need chasing in, just check they're between where the cabinet legs need to go.
If on the floor they'd each have one elbow instead of the 7 you currently have, which will restrict the flow a lot.
They all need insulation. If you have a cat or dog then you'll regularly trip over it lying on the heated patch by the door.
Copper pipe must not come into contact with cement, it dissolves the copper.
There's a good reason why houses with concrete floors usually have the plumbing above and a drop down to each radiator. Not pretty, but it works.
Perhaps a good time to have a good think about what you're doing.
Is there an appliance going here, is that why you wanted them to vanish at this point? If so then perhaps change the kitchen plans, or put the whole lot into or onto the floor. If there are standard kitchen cabinets with a plinth then they don't even need chasing in, just check they're between where the cabinet legs need to go.
If on the floor they'd each have one elbow instead of the 7 you currently have, which will restrict the flow a lot.
They all need insulation. If you have a cat or dog then you'll regularly trip over it lying on the heated patch by the door.
Copper pipe must not come into contact with cement, it dissolves the copper.
There's a good reason why houses with concrete floors usually have the plumbing above and a drop down to each radiator. Not pretty, but it works.
Perhaps a good time to have a good think about what you're doing.
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The reason of the chase was 2 integrated appliances in that area. Kitchen is too small to change the layout. Only 3.5 cm chase was needed, not 15cm by taking whole layer of bricks out
I am now definitely considering the idea of running them in the floor, however I'm concerned about potential access in case of a leak, as the floor will be tiled over.
I am now definitely considering the idea of running them in the floor, however I'm concerned about potential access in case of a leak, as the floor will be tiled over.
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Plastic pipe in a duct. JG have dedicated ducting - https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-15blk-con-25c-conduit-pipe-15mm-x-25m-black/72840?
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You can get flexible gas pipe - take a look at TracPipe for example. Your gas fitter would probably want to do the pipe install for that one though; talk to them
I doubt anyone could actually chase 3.5cm into brick. You'd end up with shattered shrapnel.
You've specified the impossible. Definitely put under the floor. Or go up into the upstairs floor or loft, which is absolutely the norm with concrete ground floors.
You've specified the impossible. Definitely put under the floor. Or go up into the upstairs floor or loft, which is absolutely the norm with concrete ground floors.
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