Highlandladdie Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I am getting a new oil fired boiler installed and, in an attempt to cut some costs I'm going to install the base and dig the track to the hoose. Just a few questions, as its the weekend and I can't get in touch with the plumbers. Oil pipe will be buried and will be underneath my drive. What sort of containment is generally used? Just 4" soil pipe? All the OFTEC guidance says is that it has to 450mm down and be protected from accidental damage. Not very specific. Where in relation to the base does the containment have to arrive? and do you take the containment right to the surface? I was wondering about water entering the containment and just sitting there? Or can you reduce the pipe down to say, 50mm? Some silly questions probably. Any help gratefully received Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darno Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) How about sleevimg the pipe in alcathene marked with oil tape to identify it. Then silicone the ends up so stop it filling with water if your worried about it.cover the pipe with pea gravel or sand so that if it's dug up people will see the sand/gravel before the pipe Edited January 21, 2017 by Darno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootthepigeon Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Oftec don't recommend sleeving/ducting as in case of escape it could become a fire risk. Use plastic coated soft copper sufficient for the piperun length/boiler requirements, this should be in the appropriate trench as to foot or vehicle traffic in a sand bed with warning tape on top if tiles I believe. If you send me your email I will get the books out and send the pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandladdie Posted January 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Oftec don't recommend sleeving/ducting as in case of escape it could become a fire risk. Use plastic coated soft copper sufficient for the piperun length/boiler requirements, this should be in the appropriate trench as to foot or vehicle traffic in a sand bed with warning tape on top if tiles I believe. If you send me your email I will get the books out and send the pages. I'd really appreciate that, thank you! Pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Thought with oil it had to be contained from contaminating the ground. The big tank of oil might pose a fire risk too. I understand with gas pipes in the ground the ducting has to be perforated to allow leaking gas to escape. Edited January 21, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banger123 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Plastic coated copper is fine. This protects the pipe from corrosion and should therefore guard against leaks. The pipe should have oil pipe tape above it and be pressure tested before the trench is refilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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