Water pipes running behind / underneath stove ?

[Adam1991]

Hi, were fitting out our stove on our sailaway. Is it ok to run water pipes underneath/behind the protective boards surrounding the stove to our water tank? 

We're aiming to run the pipes behind the stove and behind the calcium silicate board and air gap aw we're aware of the regulation. Is there any issues with running water pipes in or near this area? 

 

Adam 

[BEngo]

No,  but best if you use  copper rather than plastics.  That way the pipes can get as hot as they like without problem.

 

N

[blackrose]

No I shouldn't think that would be a problem if it's behind the airgap and the fireproof board. If you really want belt & braces you could always run that section in copper pipe. 

 

If you can't get to that bit of pipe because you're installing the hearth and stove afterwards then make sure there are no inaccessible joints.

[Jen-in-Wellies]

Typical Speedfit plastic pipe is good for 82C at 3 Bar continuous use. If it is getting warmer than that behind the Calcium Silicate board, then you have more problems than just the water pipes getting too hot!

Jen

[system 4-50]

35 minutes ago, Adam Mc Gowan said:

the stove to our water tank

I would avoid any possibility of your water tank water getting warmed via the pipe?

[Adam1991]

thanks everyone for your responses!

 

[blackrose]

5 hours ago, system 4-50 said:

I would avoid any possibility of your water tank water getting warmed via the pipe?

 

Seems unlikely. It would have to go back through the pump, most of which have internal NRVs.