Polypipe Stainless Steel UFH Manifold Control Pack | UFCH Pump & Mixer Valve Set
UFHSPP1 Replaces PB970055 Stainless Steel Manifolds Only
The Polypipe UFHSPP1 Stainless Steel UFCH Manifold Control Pack is the essential temperature regulation assembly for all Polypipe water underfloor heating systems using stainless steel manifolds. Supplied pre-fabricated and ready to bolt directly onto any Polypipe stainless steel manifold with 210mm port centres, the pack contains everything needed to regulate water temperature between 30°C and 60°C — the correct operating range for underfloor heating circuits. It includes an A-rated energy-efficient EUP pump, a UFCH mixing valve, a pump elbow, and all the adaptors and bends required for a complete assembly. The UFHSPP1 replaces the previous code PB970055 and is the current standard control pack for Polypipe stainless steel manifold installations.
What is a UFH Manifold Control Pack?
In a water underfloor heating system, the boiler or heat pump delivers water at a temperature that is typically much higher than what the underfloor heating circuits can safely accept. Central heating systems run at 70–80°C; underfloor heating requires water at 30–60°C maximum, with many systems operating most efficiently at 35–45°C for the majority of the heating season. Without temperature regulation, excessively hot water running through underfloor circuits can damage flooring, cause discomfort, and waste energy.
The manifold control pack is the device that blends boiler-temperature water with cooler return water from the circuits — using the UFCH mixing valve — to produce the correct flow temperature for the underfloor system. The EUP pump then circulates this correctly-tempered water through all the circuits connected to the manifold, via the flow meters on each port. The entire assembly sits between the boiler supply and the underfloor manifold, and is a required component of every Polypipe stainless steel manifold installation.
Key Features & Benefits
What's in the Pack
- EUP A-rated circulator pump
- UFCH thermostatic mixing valve (blends flow temperature to 30–60°C)
- Pump elbow connection
- All bends and adaptors for connection to Polypipe stainless steel manifolds
Sold separately: UFH165 stainless steel isolation valves (1" pair, required) and UFH170 manifold adaptors (1"F swivel × 22mm compression, required for 22mm pipework connections). See related products in this range.
System Compatibility
⚠️ Stainless Steel Manifolds Only
The UFHSPP1 is designed exclusively for use with Polypipe stainless steel manifolds — including the push-fit PB127xx series and the EuroCone UFH127xxEC series. It is not compatible with Polypipe's plastic manifold range (PB123xx series). For plastic manifold installations, specify the appropriate plastic manifold control pack instead. If you are unsure which manifold type your system uses, check the manifold body — stainless steel manifolds are silver/brushed metal in appearance; plastic manifolds are typically grey or white.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| MPN | UFHSPP1 (replaces PB970055) |
| Brand | Polypipe |
| Material | Stainless steel body with brass fittings |
| Pack length | 351mm |
| Manifold centre spacing | 210mm (fits all Polypipe stainless steel manifolds) |
| Water temperature range | 30°C – 60°C (set via mixing valve) |
| Pump rating | A-rated EUP compliant circulator |
| Compatible manifolds | Polypipe stainless steel manifold range (PB127xx / UFH127xxEC) |
| Isolation valves | Sold separately — UFH165 (stainless steel 1" pair) |
| Manifold adaptors | Sold separately — UFH170 (1"F swivel × 22mm compression, pair) |
Installation Overview
The UFHSPP1 bolts directly to the assembled stainless steel manifold. The sequence for a complete manifold assembly is as follows: fix the manifold(s) to the wall using the included bracket; attach the UFH165 isolation valves to the flow and return manifold ends; connect the UFHSPP1 control pack to the isolation valves; connect 22mm pipework from the boiler to the inlet connections using UFH170 adaptors if required. Vent the pump and manifold circuits thoroughly before energising. Set the mixing valve to the lowest temperature initially and increase in 5°C increments over the first few days of operation when commissioning solid floor systems — this allows screeded floors to warm up gradually without cracking. For other floor types, set the mixing valve to the system design temperature directly.
💡 Commissioning Tip — Solid Floors
If commissioning a solid floor (screeded) system, do not run the system at full temperature immediately. Set the mixing valve to minimum on day 1 and increase by 5°C per day until the system reaches design temperature. This prevents thermal shock cracking in the screed. For all other floor types — overlay, suspended timber, low-profile systems — the system can be run at design temperature from first start-up, after ensuring all air has been fully purged from the circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need isolation valves as well, or are they included?
Isolation valves are not included in the UFHSPP1 pack and must be ordered separately. For stainless steel manifold systems, specify UFH165 — the Polypipe stainless steel 1" isolation valve pair. These are fitted between the manifold and the control pack and allow the control pack to be isolated for servicing. Without isolation valves, the entire system would need to be drained to remove the control pack.
What adaptors do I need to connect the control pack to the boiler pipework?
If your boiler flow and return are in 22mm pipework — as is standard for most domestic systems — you will need the UFH170 manifold adaptor pair (1" female swivel × 22mm compression), also sold separately. These adapt the 1" BSP connections on the isolation valves to 22mm compression for connection to copper or barrier pipe flow and return mains.
Can I use this control pack with a plastic Polypipe manifold?
No. The UFHSPP1 is designed exclusively for stainless steel manifolds. The port spacing, connection geometry, and materials are specific to the stainless steel manifold range. Polypipe produces a separate control pack for use with their plastic manifold range — please select the correct product for your manifold type.
What temperature should I set the mixing valve to?
The correct setting depends on your floor construction and floor covering. As a general guide: solid screeded floors with tiles — 45–50°C; solid screeded floors with engineered timber or LVT — 35–40°C; overlay and low-profile systems — 45–55°C; suspended timber systems — 45–55°C. Always verify with your UFH system design documentation. For solid floors, start at the minimum setting and increase by 5°C per day during the first week of operation.
Is the UFHSPP1 the same as the PB970055?
Yes — the UFHSPP1 is the current product code and directly replaces the previous PB970055. The function, specification, and compatibility are the same. If you are replacing or matching a PB970055, the UFHSPP1 is the correct current replacement.
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UFHSPP1 Replaces PB970055 Stainless Steel Manifolds Only
The Polypipe UFHSPP1 Stainless Steel UFCH Manifold Control Pack is the essential temperature regulation assembly for all Polypipe water underfloor heating systems using stainless steel manifolds. Supplied pre-fabricated and ready to bolt directly onto any Polypipe stainless steel manifold with 210mm port centres, the pack contains everything needed to regulate water temperature between 30°C and 60°C — the correct operating range for underfloor heating circuits. It includes an A-rated energy-efficient EUP pump, a UFCH mixing valve, a pump elbow, and all the adaptors and bends required for a complete assembly. The UFHSPP1 replaces the previous code PB970055 and is the current standard control pack for Polypipe stainless steel manifold installations.
What is a UFH Manifold Control Pack?
In a water underfloor heating system, the boiler or heat pump delivers water at a temperature that is typically much higher than what the underfloor heating circuits can safely accept. Central heating systems run at 70–80°C; underfloor heating requires water at 30–60°C maximum, with many systems operating most efficiently at 35–45°C for the majority of the heating season. Without temperature regulation, excessively hot water running through underfloor circuits can damage flooring, cause discomfort, and waste energy.
The manifold control pack is the device that blends boiler-temperature water with cooler return water from the circuits — using the UFCH mixing valve — to produce the correct flow temperature for the underfloor system. The EUP pump then circulates this correctly-tempered water through all the circuits connected to the manifold, via the flow meters on each port. The entire assembly sits between the boiler supply and the underfloor manifold, and is a required component of every Polypipe stainless steel manifold installation.
Key Features & Benefits
What's in the Pack
- EUP A-rated circulator pump
- UFCH thermostatic mixing valve (blends flow temperature to 30–60°C)
- Pump elbow connection
- All bends and adaptors for connection to Polypipe stainless steel manifolds
Sold separately: UFH165 stainless steel isolation valves (1" pair, required) and UFH170 manifold adaptors (1"F swivel × 22mm compression, required for 22mm pipework connections). See related products in this range.
System Compatibility
⚠️ Stainless Steel Manifolds Only
The UFHSPP1 is designed exclusively for use with Polypipe stainless steel manifolds — including the push-fit PB127xx series and the EuroCone UFH127xxEC series. It is not compatible with Polypipe's plastic manifold range (PB123xx series). For plastic manifold installations, specify the appropriate plastic manifold control pack instead. If you are unsure which manifold type your system uses, check the manifold body — stainless steel manifolds are silver/brushed metal in appearance; plastic manifolds are typically grey or white.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| MPN | UFHSPP1 (replaces PB970055) |
| Brand | Polypipe |
| Material | Stainless steel body with brass fittings |
| Pack length | 351mm |
| Manifold centre spacing | 210mm (fits all Polypipe stainless steel manifolds) |
| Water temperature range | 30°C – 60°C (set via mixing valve) |
| Pump rating | A-rated EUP compliant circulator |
| Compatible manifolds | Polypipe stainless steel manifold range (PB127xx / UFH127xxEC) |
| Isolation valves | Sold separately — UFH165 (stainless steel 1" pair) |
| Manifold adaptors | Sold separately — UFH170 (1"F swivel × 22mm compression, pair) |
Installation Overview
The UFHSPP1 bolts directly to the assembled stainless steel manifold. The sequence for a complete manifold assembly is as follows: fix the manifold(s) to the wall using the included bracket; attach the UFH165 isolation valves to the flow and return manifold ends; connect the UFHSPP1 control pack to the isolation valves; connect 22mm pipework from the boiler to the inlet connections using UFH170 adaptors if required. Vent the pump and manifold circuits thoroughly before energising. Set the mixing valve to the lowest temperature initially and increase in 5°C increments over the first few days of operation when commissioning solid floor systems — this allows screeded floors to warm up gradually without cracking. For other floor types, set the mixing valve to the system design temperature directly.
💡 Commissioning Tip — Solid Floors
If commissioning a solid floor (screeded) system, do not run the system at full temperature immediately. Set the mixing valve to minimum on day 1 and increase by 5°C per day until the system reaches design temperature. This prevents thermal shock cracking in the screed. For all other floor types — overlay, suspended timber, low-profile systems — the system can be run at design temperature from first start-up, after ensuring all air has been fully purged from the circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need isolation valves as well, or are they included?
Isolation valves are not included in the UFHSPP1 pack and must be ordered separately. For stainless steel manifold systems, specify UFH165 — the Polypipe stainless steel 1" isolation valve pair. These are fitted between the manifold and the control pack and allow the control pack to be isolated for servicing. Without isolation valves, the entire system would need to be drained to remove the control pack.
What adaptors do I need to connect the control pack to the boiler pipework?
If your boiler flow and return are in 22mm pipework — as is standard for most domestic systems — you will need the UFH170 manifold adaptor pair (1" female swivel × 22mm compression), also sold separately. These adapt the 1" BSP connections on the isolation valves to 22mm compression for connection to copper or barrier pipe flow and return mains.
Can I use this control pack with a plastic Polypipe manifold?
No. The UFHSPP1 is designed exclusively for stainless steel manifolds. The port spacing, connection geometry, and materials are specific to the stainless steel manifold range. Polypipe produces a separate control pack for use with their plastic manifold range — please select the correct product for your manifold type.
What temperature should I set the mixing valve to?
The correct setting depends on your floor construction and floor covering. As a general guide: solid screeded floors with tiles — 45–50°C; solid screeded floors with engineered timber or LVT — 35–40°C; overlay and low-profile systems — 45–55°C; suspended timber systems — 45–55°C. Always verify with your UFH system design documentation. For solid floors, start at the minimum setting and increase by 5°C per day during the first week of operation.
Is the UFHSPP1 the same as the PB970055?
Yes — the UFHSPP1 is the current product code and directly replaces the previous PB970055. The function, specification, and compatibility are the same. If you are replacing or matching a PB970055, the UFHSPP1 is the correct current replacement.
