Pan Connector + Extension OK to use?

[smallsteve1]

I'm considering buying a WC that has the spigot 215mm set back from the cistern edge, but my soil pipe comes through the floor, next to the wall. Therefore I will require a standard 90-deg pan connector (e.g. McAlpine CON8) + extension piece (e.g. McAlpine CON-EXT). Will this in any way impact upon flushing performance, as there will be next to no drop on the extension, albeit it is relatively short?
Never fitted a toilet before and so unsure of what you can get away with. TIA

 

[JohnD]

there are a few BO pans on the market. no need to bodge an adaption.

What is the distance of the centre of your soilpipe from the wall (not the skirting)?

 

[smallsteve1]

there are a few BO pans on the market. no need to bodge an adaption.

What is the distance of the centre of your soilpipe from the wall (not the skirting)?

Hi John and thanks for responding.

The centre of the soil pipe to the tiled surface is 76mm and so to get to 215mm (ref point?) i'll need to make up 139mm.

 

[JohnD]

So don't buy a 215mm pan.

 

[JohnD]

Here are some examples of BO pans https://www.twyfordbathrooms.com/suites/e100-round/

BO means "bottom outlet"

The spigot emerges vertically to go through the floor which is what you need.

There are a few around that are used in old houses like yours. No elbow required. The distance to wall varies.

I think the ones in this link have a ten inch spacing, you need a three inch.

 

[smallsteve1]

Here are some examples of BO pans https://www.twyfordbathrooms.com/suites/e100-round/

BO means "bottom outlet"

The spigot emerges vertically to go through the floor which is what you need.

There are a few around that are used in old houses like yours. No elbow required. The distance to wall varies.

I think the ones in this link have a ten inch spacing, you need a three inch.

The house is only 20 years old and it is very common for soil pipes to come out of the floor next to the wall.

 

[Burnerman]

McAlpine products are the best out there.....use them with confidence.
The only issue with the flexible ones that I have used (which doesn't apply here) is a little more water noise and if bent to a maximum deflection they can split.
John

 

[smallsteve1]

McAlpine products are the best out there.....use them with confidence.
The only issue with the flexible ones that I have used (which doesn't apply here) is a little more water noise and if bent to a maximum deflection they can split.
John

Thanks John and agree about McAlpine stuff.

My only consideration is whether that extension piece, that will mostly be level, has any impact on flushing performance. I suspect not, but I’m really looking for confirmation before I spend rather a lot of money on this particular toilet. I’m limited with space and hence choice and have spent a lot of time looking for the right WC. If using the extension piece is not a problem, and we are good to go!

 

[Burnerman]

I’m sure that would be just fine.....it’s pretty short, after all!
John

 

[denso13]

If using the extension piece is not a problem, and we are good to go!

You are good to go, the fittings are made for that reason.

 

[smallsteve1]

Thanks all. The price of bathroom fittings has gone through the roof recently, as with everything else, and so it is all the more important to ensure that you buy the right stuff as it is expensive to return it!