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32mm or 50mm waste pipe — which size goes where? A straight trade guide covering baths, basins, showers and kitchen sinks, with fittings breakdown and local collection from Acton W3.Read now
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110mm Soil Pipe: The Complete Guide to Above-Ground and Underground Drainage
Read nowSoil pipe carries the waste from WCs, urinals, and any appliance with a high risk of sewage contamination directly to the underground drain — without any of the intermediate traps.
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50mm vs 40mm vs 32mm Waste Pipe: Which Size Do You Need and How to Use It
Read nowPlastic waste pipe is one of the most frequently ordered items on the trade counter — and one of the most frequently ordered wrong.
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110mm Soil Pipe: The Complete Guide to Above-Ground Drainage Fittings
Read now110mm soil pipe is the black or grey pipe that carries waste from toilets, and the soil and vent stack on multi-storey buildings and extensions.
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MDPE Blue Water Pipe: Fittings, Sizes, and How to Use It Correctly
Read nowMDPE — medium density polyethylene — is the blue pipe used for mains cold water supplies in the UK.
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50mm Waste Pipe Fittings: The Complete Aquaflow System Guide
Every fitting in the Aquaflow 50mm waste system explained: straight couplings, bends, branches, access plugs, reducers, and pipe clips. Solvent weld technique, Building Regs Part H requirements, and where to buy in West London.Read now -
50mm vs 32mm Waste Pipe: Which Size Do You Need?
Not sure whether to use 32mm or 50mm waste pipe? This guide explains which size suits each outlet — basins, showers, sinks — with a quick reference table and Building Regulations notes.Read now -
50mm Plastic Waste Pipe Fittings: A Plumber's Buying Guide
Read now50mm plastic waste fittings are among the most-used components in any plumber's toolkit. This guide covers the key fitting types, when to use them, and what to keep in your van.