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ᐅ Has the heating pipe been bent too sharply?

Created on: 20 Jan 2016 12:37
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oggear51
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Hello,

The underfloor heating is currently being installed in our new build, and I noticed this bend.

Underfloor heating: white pipes in loops on insulation foil with blue tape marking.


You can feel a narrowing when you press on it.

The architect and heating company say this is fine, but I don’t agree.

Edit: Some info about the heating pipe being used: Empur Klimapex PE-RT 17x2 millimeters (approx. 0.67x0.08 inches).

Thanks in advance.

Best regards
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Legurit21 Jan 2016 23:11
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I wouldn't be too concerned about the first picture, but the second one is a bit odd; it kind of suggests that the pipe is rather thin, doesn't it? What kind of grid is that?
I just checked again on our side; no turns were possible with a radius under 25cm (10 inches).
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Sebastian7922 Jan 2016 07:48
#14
Yes, it’s the same for us as well.

Room with installed underfloor heating: white pipes arranged in intertwined loops on insulation.
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oggear5122 Jan 2016 11:01
#15
So, they will now cut out the section and attach the new piece with two couplings. The question is, how will the oxygen tightness be ensured at that point?
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Legurit22 Jan 2016 11:05
#16
If this is done properly, it should be watertight...
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oggear5122 Jan 2016 11:07
#17
I have some doubts about the people up there, but won’t there be pressure once everything is finished?
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Sebastian7922 Jan 2016 11:07
#18
This is how it looks... make sure that the coupling is fitted with a protective sleeve.

Normally, you just press here...