how to connect trap to bath waste

[lee blinco]

hi im really frustrated. I have a bath waste which looks like th

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my problem is that the three spokes on the bottom are stopping a standard shallow trap from fitting up inside and so i cant get a proper seal when i connect the trap. do i need a special trap ? or is there some way of connecting a standard trap? any advice much appreciated this is driving me nuts !

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If it was a bath waste, I would expect a second connector for the overflow pipe. Which would then be connected to the trap.

 

[lee blinco]

its for a free standing bath with no overflow. Its from victorian plumbing
https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/bath-waste-with-no-overflow-unslotted

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I cannot see why the spokes on the waste, would prevent a trap being connected.
Does the trap have the ring washer connected?
Some times a bit of plumbers mate can help with the seal, if it is not sitting to seal correctly.

 

[lee blinco]

yes the washer is fitted. the washer is fitted around a small collar which if there were no spokes is would insert inside the threaded downpipe of the waste and then when you do up the trap it tightens the washer against the bottom of the waste, i have some sink wastes and traps and exactly this happens. However the spokes mean that the pipe can not insert inside so the pipe is just aligned flush and not make a good seal.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If that is the case, I would contact VP and ask them which trap they would recommend fit the trap.

Or manipulate the trap, by filing down the plastic ridge on the upstand of the trap, in the area where the three spokes offer resistance and see if it slots in and seals up.

 

[dilalio]

Another "great" from VictorianPlumbing

They should rename the firm to Chineseplumbing.com

Op: I'd just get another clicka bath waste from your local counter and send the bill to VP!