Microbore Pipework Problems
Radiators on 8mm or 10mm pipework that block, restrict or heat poorly..
Radiators on 8mm or 10mm pipework that block, restrict or heat poorly.
What is actually going on
Radiators on 8mm or 10mm pipework that block, restrict or heat poorly.
The realistic causes, in order
Sludge blocking small-bore pipe far more readily than 15mm Kinked or crushed microbore under floors, restricting flow permanently A manifold arrangement where one leg has become blocked and starves several radiators
What we test on site
Flow rates at individual radiators to identify which legs are restricted Manifold condition and accessibility Whether cleaning will realistically clear the run or whether a re-pipe is the honest answer
Questions we get asked
Where does problems with microbore pipework usually start in the pipework?
Sludge blocking small-bore pipe far more readily than 15mm
What normally puts problems with microbore pipework right?
Sometimes the answer is a clean, sometimes it's re-piping specific legs. We tell you which rather than defaulting to the bigger job.
Is it safe to keep using the system with problems with microbore pipework?
Power flushing microbore needs care and the right equipment. Excessive pressure can damage joints on old small-bore systems.