Here us why cheap pan connectors eventually leak

[Rob Foster]

We put a temporary cheapo pan connector on to test some drains. Today we removed the pan to put in the new floor. Look at the water left in the void space no wonder the rubbers rot away and leak ...multikwick all day long.
Centralheatking

 

[ShaunCorbs]

multi's have the same space and they even have some water left

 

[Burger]

I think you sometimes get that with multikwik’s?

 

[Dunlopplumbing]

I'd be more concerned about, what appears to be, an underground drainage fitting that the pan connector is connected to, or is that temporary too?

 

[rpm]

Rob been on the sauce again?

 

[Best]

Multikwik pan connectors outer plastic eventually disintegrates after a long time, so also not perfect.

 

[Old Account]

You can chose different pan connectors which are not cheap Geberit 241.525.00.1 PE-Anschlussbogen 90° für Wand-WC ausziehbar Drm. 110/90

 

[rpm]

You can chose different pan connectors which are not cheap Geberit 241.525.00.1 PE-Anschlussbogen 90° für Wand-WC ausziehbar Drm. 110/90

HOW MUCH! Is that including all taxes and next day delivery?

 

[Old Account]

HOW MUCH! Is that including all taxes and next day delivery?

Including vat but 5.99 for postage

 

[rpm]

And import duty?

 

[gmartine]

Use a soldering mat you lazy sausage.

 

[Old Account]

And import duty?

You don’t need that
I was wondering why don’t you have stuff like this in uk it would make the kitchen installation so much easier and faster and no chance of seizing stopcocks Kombi-Eckventil Nil, 1/2'x3/4'x3/8',Rückflussver- hinderer,Rohrbelüfter,verchromt

 

[Rob Foster]

I'd be more concerned about, what appears to be, an underground drainage fitting that the pan connector is connected to, or is that temporary too?

Whats wrong with a brown connector, it is the same ID does not leak and was in the back of one of the vans ?
centralheatking

 

[Rob Foster]

Rob been on the sauce again?

Cranberry Sauce with my chicken roast dinner yum yum

 

[Dunlopplumbing]

Whats wrong with a brown connector, it is the same ID does not leak and was in the back of one of the vans ?
centralheatking

The plastic used for underground fittings & pipe does not have the same chemical make up as the above ground fittings & pipe, it does not have the same level of protection against the elements, especially UV protection from the sun. It breaks down much quicker than above ground drainage fittings, this is why it is much cheaper, and should not be used for above ground. Mind you, I suppose if the fitting in question will be cemented into the wall, it might be okay, but I for one, would certainly not recommend it.

 

[Rob Foster]

The plastic used for underground fittings & pipe does not have the same chemical make up as the above ground fittings & pipe, it does not have the same level of protection against the elements, especially UV protection from the sun. It breaks down much quicker than above ground drainage fittings, this is why it is much cheaper, and should not be used for above ground. Mind you, I suppose if the fitting in question will be cemented into the wall, it might be okay, but I for one, would certainly not recommend it.

Exactly it will be totally enclosed within the cavity wall
and its all fitted, checked for leaks at high volume and done, there was never any question of price it was in one of the vans so I used it...thanks for the info....being honest as we live near the coast the scour of wind blown sand wears away grey and black pipe much more quickly than the brown colour ...and as it has a rough finish it is easy to repaint than the shiny black stuff...just my observations
centralheatking

 

[Dunlopplumbing]

Exactly it will be totally enclosed within the cavity wall
and its all fitted, checked for leaks at high volume and done, there was never any question of price it was in one of the vans so I used it...thanks for the info....being honest as we live near the coast the scour of wind blown sand wears away grey and black pipe much more quickly than the brown colour ...and as it has a rough finish it is easy to repaint than the shiny black stuff...just my observations
centralheatking

I would check with the manufacturer regarding it's suitability for being in contact with mortar, as that might effect the underground fittings, although I am not sure myself, because we have never get involved in underground drainage work.
I often see underground fittings where builders have got their levels wrong, and a bit of the initial bend is above ground level, and the fittings have completely lost their rubber seal and or seal retaining cap/cover, or it is badly corroded, due to UV damage, which can be a major problem because many of them are concreted into garden paths or patios. I hope I have been of some help, we all keep learning every day, and just about when we almost know it all, we retire. 10 more years and I'm out of here.