Connecting a new bottle trap to what might be a 32mm waste

[jeetmistry]

Hi,

I'm currently replacing by basin. I am trying to connect my bottle to the waste with a 32mm pushfit conversion bend like the one below.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/36865/Plumbing/Push-Fit-Waste/Conversion-Bend-32mm

However it does not seem to fit my waste which seems like it's 32mm but the plastic is just a bit thicker.

Any suggestions on how I might connect them.

Jeet

 

[Hudd3]

Pushfit - Ugh!... use weld.

Not sure which bit won't fit from your description; is it that the bottle trap won't go onto the waste in the basin?... sometimes a good push is required and then tighten it up... but always check well that it is sealed. Worst case use a stanley knife to pare a bit off and ease it on.... but check afterwards for leaks.

Hope this helps

 

[jeetmistry]

Hi,

Just to clarify I'm using the push-fit conversion bend to connect the bottle trap to the waste pipe. The conversion bend fits fine onto the bottle trap, but waste pipe does not seem to 'push-fit' into the conversion bend. It's too big. It's ~32mm but the pipe plastic seems abit too big.

Jeet

 

[leakydave]

You are probably trying to fit a pushfit connector onto a solvent weld pipe... solvent weld and push-fit pipes are different sizes, not by much, but usually not compatible... to make matters worse different makes of push fit are only compatible with their own pipe... either use a solvent spigot or use a compression elbow...
sometimes what looks like an easy job ends up taking far longer!!!

 

[Hudd3]

Sounds like the waste pipe is weld so you will need a weld version of the elbow and some solvent. It's easy to use and a lot more reliable than pushfit.

 

[jeetmistry]

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[jeetmistry]

A 32mm compression conversion bend worked!!!


Thanks .