Plumber using plastic flexi pipes in bathroom refit, is this ok?

bootman

Having my last bathroom refitted, all my sink pipes and radiator pipes are to be buried in the wall so not showing. He is using grey plastic flexi pipe to do this, is this ok or should I be worried, or is this ok?

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Just had mine done the same way. Apparently plastic is the thing to use nowadays - no leaks - especially when under floorboards etc. Obviously the joints are crucial and I notice he used some metal joints but also they use sealant too to ensure there are no leaks. Plastic doesn't corrode so I suppose it's a logical step forward. However, for the new boiler they used the normal copper pipes - possible because of the high constant heat and pressure?

wallbash

He is using grey plastic flexi pipe to

Its the modern way , and yes should have less joins/fittings.

loracan1

Same here, more noticeably the shower pipes because they're visible (but in a cupboard)

dori2o

It normally depends on the plumbers preference. Our kid hates using plastic and when he's hiding pipes in the wall simply uses copper with a plastic pipe around it.

My mate who's a plumber loves plastic pipe as it can be bought on a coil and installed in long runs without the need for joints. and when a joint is needed it's simply a push fit/speed fit joint which has no need to be soldered in place.

rrf494g

I'd be a bit concerned if the plumber was using sealant on push-fit joints -otherwise it's now a matter of taste. as an old fogey I'm slowly moving from copper tube to plastic. When burying in walls you need some expansion/contraction space even with plastic I think.
regards

Canucklehead

Good morning: the OH uses copper with rare exceptions...helps if you know how to solder;)

HTH

Canucklehead

ormus

modern plastics are fine for hot and cold water, these days.
the only exeptions are the tails to the boilers. they have to be in 22mm copper, for about a 1m.
id rather bury plastic pipe in the walls, than copper pipes.

iamcornholio

Plastic pipes are OK, but just remind your plumber to ensure that any required earth equipotential bonding should be maintained - many forget this

bootman

Thanks everyone, feel reasured now