Which type of pipework..?

Post by **NickD_Westy** » 02 Jul 2007, 07:59

Inside my Westy I need to replace the pipework from the bulkhead on the floor to the valves for the fridge/cooker.

Has anyone used the plastic gas pipe that you can get as seen at http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/?

or is better to keep to the solid stuff?

Advice welcome

Cheers Nick

Post by **Headley18** » 02 Jul 2007, 11:36

8 MM copper only

Post by **NickD_Westy** » 02 Jul 2007, 11:48

Thanks

Post by **NickD_Westy** » 02 Jul 2007, 12:10

Headley18 wrote:8 MM copper only

Is that 8mm OD or 8mm ID?

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 02 Jul 2007, 15:00

Not sure how it`s measured (OD I think), but it`s specific gas pipe, not central heating stuff, try your local caravan place, or Gasure from the link above.

Post by **NewarkNutter** » 02 Jul 2007, 15:30

There isn't a specific copper pipe made for gas and one for water.
It should be to BS 2871. It doesn't necessarily have to be 8mm. If smaller you will have to check and calculate the gas flow figures are sufficient for you appliance (a good idea in any case especially if any pip runs are long or if you are supplying multiple appliances from one branch.) If larger the installation should be fitted with some kind of max flow cut off device (also a good idea what ever size pipe.)

For pipe look here
http://www.bes.co.uk/products/139.asp

flow cut off
http://www.magne-flo.co.uk/non-flash/nonflash.html

Andy