Hello, Is it possible to use the flexible "corrugated" copper piping, normally used for tap connections, as part of a central heating system to get around a tight space, or are these fittings not suitable for this purposes?
(I'm assuming of course that I can get some kind of flexible fitting which will connect to normal speedfit fittings rather than just into tap connectors).
Thanks, Richard
I have done this, and I have never had any post instalation issues with them. I have no idea if there is some regulation about it.
However when you buy them, check very carefully the ends are round, else you will have loads of issues soldering them. I use an end feed fitting to check the ends. Of cource you can get the compression and push fit ones as well, screwfix do them, as do wickes, each do slightly different ones so I shop where they sell the ones I want for each situation.
Rick
You can, although bear in mind that if you have very tight bends, especially with corrugation as well, it will affect the water flow and increase the noise level somewhat.
.andy
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Can't see why you'd want to - they'll not make a tighter bend than an elbow.
Sir Plowman
If you want a simple 90degree bend, then they are not worth it, but if you want some form of multiple bends then they are great.
Rick
Glad to see you know your place, my man.
Then you need a pipe bender - cheap enough these days. But if you're not competent to use one, I'd say plastic pipe is a better bet than those corrugated things - less restriction to the water flow.
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