SHOWER WASTE SIZES

[davphi338]

Hi,

I fitted a shower trap that came with my low profile tray but when used the tray simply filled with water. I have plenty of space under the tray so am going to fit a normal P trap with a chrome waset that screws down onto it.

The problem I have found is the differerence in flange sizes of the wastes. I have already ordered this product:

http://www.trueshopping.co.uk/produ...with_easy_clean_lift_out_grid./522/37925.html

But on measuring the hole where the waste sits it seems the hole is 70mm, and i've worked out that 2 7/8 inches is 73mm. Will I still be able to fit this waste, perhaps by using silicon sealent to fill the void or is best to buy this product:

http://www.thebathroomlook.com/show...r-wastes/70mm-high-flow-shower-waste_122.html

Why are manufacturers making shower trays with a difference of 3mm in flange sizes for the wastes ??

 

[seco services]

maybe he don't know we use metric now days.

 

[davphi338]

What gets me is that a lot of sellers are even mixing up metric and imperiial on the same product i.e 70mm flange and 1.5inch tail.

Anyway that still doesn't help with my original question.

Will a 73mm waste be suitable for a tray with a 70mm flange or are all shower trays basically the same and its just the conversion from imperial to metric that causing the problem. Although I have seen wastes stated as 70mm and 73mm so I'm presuming that shower trays have either a 70mm or 73mm groove for the flange.

 

[seco services]

i would say the first one is measured wrong as the second one is the same waste but 70mm.

http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/typhoon-vortex-self-cleaning-433-16263?CAWELAID=205025568
these work well and 70mm