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22-03-13, 06:53 PM
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Question For The Org Plumbers..
Hi all!
Shall be installing the pipe in the wall for my new electric shower tomorrow (cold feed only). My question is, will condensation be an issue when buried in a wall behind tiles? I think I heard somewhere once that I may need wrapping in something but surely pipe insulation is too large / overkill? Thanks! |
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22-03-13, 07:27 PM
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Re: Question For The Org Plumbers..
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22-03-13, 07:33 PM
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Re: Question For The Org Plumbers..
I don't believe it would be an issue, never seen one lagged/wrapped, if there was room then yes lag it but if not, maybe use plastic pipe?
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22-03-13, 08:00 PM
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I am going to use plastic, am I being stupid and thinking plastic wont gather any condensation...?! The shower says it doesn't recommend using push fit connectors but I chucked one on just to see and it fits fine! |
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22-03-13, 08:24 PM
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Re: Question For The Org Plumbers..
Condensation won't be a problem, plastic fittings will be, use speedfit pipe but compression fittings (with inserts).
If you have a problem with the shower, if you haven't fitted it exactly to their recommendations, they will use this to get out of any warranty claims. |
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22-03-13, 08:24 PM
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Re: Question For The Org Plumbers..
Condensation will be minimal with plastic, don't forget to get a qualified electrician to wire it up and write out the necessary documentation ;0)
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22-03-13, 08:26 PM
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Re: Question For The Org Plumbers..
Yeah don't forget the inserts, bet you never have eh Phil?
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22-03-13, 08:30 PM
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Re: Question For The Org Plumbers..
I used plastic on my sisters and swoped to chrome plated using a compression fitting .
Plastic has better thermo insulation than copper and as its buried under tiles then not much water vapor is likely to reach it.
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22-03-13, 08:30 PM
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22-03-13, 08:33 PM
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