I had some old floplast PVC waste pipes laying around - they are about 42/43mm. I am on screwfix/wickes, and all I can seem find is 40mm pvc waste pipes. Have 42-43mm waste pipes been phased out or something ? I ended up buying some, and rest assured they were off by 2-3mm and don't fit any of the corner joints I have laying around.
42 vs 40mm waste pipe
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ABS solvent weld plastic has an OD of 43mm - usually compatible with PVC as both can be glued though PVC does come in imperial and metric sizes - PP push fit plastic has an OD of 40mm. ABS and PP - for some reason - are both called 40mm or 11/2"
PVC waste pipe sizes are rarely used in domestic waste situations and more normally used in commercial/industrial settings due to their resilience but that usually comes at a cost.
PVC waste pipe sizes are rarely used in domestic waste situations and more normally used in commercial/industrial settings due to their resilience but that usually comes at a cost.
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