It was widely reported in the Plumbing and Heating Trade Journals of the possible dangers of leaving central heating pipework exposed in places where vulnerable groups of people reside.

Details can be found by following this link:

Care home fined for safety failings after death of resident due to burns caused by unprotected radiator pipes

APAC 1 and APAC 2 profiles can both be fitted retrospectively to existing fixed exposed pipework, thus offering a solution in help prevent scalding and burns. See ‘How to cover existing exposed pipework’ section in our Pipe Management brochure.

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