Should I use a flexible waste connector?

[ShaunCorbs]

You are probably right.

The top 90 deg bend if probably push fit, but the other parts that I added are all solvet weld.

Couldn't I just replace that with a 90 deg solvent weld elbow and weld everything all together?

yes but you wont need the top coupling then just a longer piece of pipe

 

[berks1234]

yes but you wont need the top coupling then just a longer piece of pipe

True, and I have more pipe.

So it might work out better for me that way.

The reason I went for solvent weld over push fit, is due to the fact that some say solvent weld is less prone to leaks. It's a weld and forget way of jointing something.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

True, and I have more pipe.

So it might work out better for me that way.

The reason I went for solvent weld over push fit, is due to the fact that some say solvent weld is less prone to leaks. It's a weld and forget way of jointing something.

yes much better except you cant mix and match as made of different plastics

 

[Best]

True, and I have more pipe.

So it might work out better for me that way.

The reason I went for solvent weld over push fit, is due to the fact that some say solvent weld is less prone to leaks. It's a weld and forget way of jointing something.

You have to use enough glue on them though and a little turn as you push it together.
But push fit above floors is handy for when you ever have to alter the waste pipes in the future and their rubber joint seal will last 30 or 40 years no bother at all if done right.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

top tip put glue on the fitting and the pipe not much but a brush width all the way round and give it a turn (set fasts so be quick if doing an elbow as you might find its not square/ right position 😀 )

 

[berks1234]

top tip put glue on the fitting and the pipe not much but a brush width all the way round and give it a turn (set fasts so be quick if doing an elbow as you might find its not square/ right position 😀 )

Thanks

Will give it a try and let you know how I get on.

 

[berks1234]

You have to use enough glue on them though and a little turn as you push it together.
But push fit above floors is handy for when you ever have to alter the waste pipes in the future and their rubber joint seal will last 30 or 40 years no bother at all if done right.

I agree. But I don't envisage adjusting this one.

I want it to be one complete piece.

But would use Push Fit if I was doing something under a Sink.

 

[Best]

I agree. But I don't envisage adjusting this one.

I want it to be one complete piece.

But would use Push Fit if I was doing something under a Sink.

Never say never. If your basin cracked next year, you probably will have to buy a different brand and might find the waste position is different again and your solvent weld fittings are for bin

 

[berks1234]

Never say never. If your basin cracked next year, you probably will have to buy a different brand and might find the waste position is different again and your solvent weld fittings are for bin

Thanks Best,

But it wouldn't exactly be the end of the world. I'd just cut it and replace with new fittings.

I'd be more concerned about the Basin cracking.