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Single Pipe Heating System

Posted by Robert Aldridge, on
Do I need to replace a single pipe heating system to have a new boiler fitted?
Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Hello Robert, No - but it would work better if the pipe work was changed. Best to get an on site survey/quotation done, this is a free service to you and you will get 3 quotes. Simply post your job onto rated people's site. You are not obliged to go with any of the quotes- but ever job that's posted is paid for by the relevant tradesmen.if they contact you that means they are interested in your job. If one of them are awarded the job then great news for you both. ratedpeople.com Regards Michael
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Graham Moore

Graham Moore

the system will never work properly on a single pipe system ,if it a large system you will find the rads at the end of the run will not get hot enough , the boiler will keep coming on and off due to it over heating because it cant get the heat away fast enough , hence why the 2 pipe system will work much better
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Neal Kilkenny

Neal Kilkenny

It is not absolutely necessary but definitely recommended as a two pipe system is far more efficient and heats alot quicker.
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Stephen Maginnis

Stephen Maginnis

Hi. you do not need to change the pipe work, but your system wood be 100% better if you did change to a two pipe system. Regards Steve
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Fenton McLaughlin

Fenton McLaughlin

Single pipe systems do not work as well as a modern twin pipe-system. You could have a look around and see if there is a make of boiler that you can configure to work on a single pipe set-up.
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