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Technical Guides
Better pipework decisions start before the product list.
These guides explain the material choices, water-system design questions, and installation trade-offs behind modern domestic and light-commercial plumbing. They are written for installers, specifiers, M&E consultants, self-builders and homeowners who want to understand the system before choosing the pipe.
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Choosing Pipework
Pick the right pipe for the project.
- Best pipe material for drinking water The pillar comparison: copper, PEX, MLCP, push-fit and 316L stainless steel. Read the guide
- Best pipe for hot and cold water Whole-home hot and cold water distribution: the system view. Read the guide
- Whole-home water distribution pipework How to think about a complete domestic water system, not just individual pipe runs. Read the guide
- Is stainless steel safe for drinking water? Potable-water suitability, approvals, corrosion resistance and the 316L water path. Read the guide
- Copper vs PEX vs stainless steel Practical three-way comparison for UK homes and refurbishments. Read the guide
Material Comparisons
Material against material, head to head.
- Stainless steel vs copper plumbing Copper is familiar and rigid. Stainless is corrosion-resistant and flexible. Read the guide
- Stainless steel vs PEX plumbing A plastic water path or a stainless steel water path. Compared. Read the guide
- Plastic pipes and drinking water A balanced look at approved plastic plumbing and the microplastics evidence. Read the guide
- Copper alternative for domestic plumbing When installers want a metal water path without rigid, joint-heavy copper routing. Read the guide
- Plastic-free plumbing pipe options How to reduce plastic contact in the drinking-water path while keeping fast routing. Read the guide
Applications
Pipework for specific use cases.
- Pipework for air source heat pumps ASHP flow and return: hydraulic sizing, insulation, and long routing. Read the guide
- Flexible stainless steel pipe for heat pumps Why heat-pump flow and return pipework rewards long, well-insulated continuous runs. Read the guide
- Fewer fittings behind walls Why continuous pipe runs matter for access, leak risk and long-term confidence. Read the guide
- How to specify Ridgeline A specifier and installer guide for new builds, retrofits and heat-pump projects. Read the guide
Material Science
Why the material matters.
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316L marine-grade stainless
WRAS approved
KIWA certified
15 bar at 150 °C
UK designed