Are plastic pipes suitable to use with radiators?

Question

Hi all, 
We’ve had some pipes replaced recently by a professional plumber to resolve some problems. Although, the issues have been resolved, I’ve since noticed the pipes themselves are plastic – I have some concern about this as these are pipes connected directly and indirectly to the radiators and the boiler. 
Given the heat that could be involved, this is a concern to me – is this normal to have plastic piping used like this nowadays?

Saj · Accepted Answer

Yes if they are the push fit John guest pipes they are suitable for central heating.

Samuel · Answer

Yes, this is normal practice although I would recommend having any visible pipes in copper.

Paul · Answer

Hi There Plastic pipes to radiators are perfectly OK. However, plastic should not be connected directly to boiler. These should be in copper for distance-check with manufacturer- before changing to plastic.
Yours 
P D Services

Alexandra · Answer

Hi,

Depends on the plastic pipes that have been used. Some plastic pipes are made to take the heat now. Personally, I wouldn't recommend, but you can.

James · Answer

You can use plastic pipes for radiators as long as they are “push fit” style pipes. They are rated for high temperatures from a heat source as long as they don’t exceed a set temperature which is determined by the manufacturer.

Saqib · Answer

Hi.
Yes you can use plastic pipes, push fits are the best ones  but I dont use them for my jobs so I wouldn't recommend them.
Hope that helps.

Selamet · Answer

yes of course they are much easier to use and very safe

Imran · Answer

Yes push fit plastic pipes are suitable for hot and cold water

Matthew · Answer

Yes, plastic pipes are used, but most plumbers use copper if the pipes can be seen as looks tidier.

Adam · Answer

Plastic is fine as long as it’s installed probably, I only ever use plastic if it’s not on show and copper everywhere else.

Are plastic pipes suitable to use with radiators?

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