Concealed toilet inlet pipe

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by Stemoz, Aug 22, 2017.

  1. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    hi,

    We have fitted the concealed tank to the vanity unit but I cannot find a 90 bend as we only have 30mm to play with. please help!!
     
  2. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Concealed tank to the vanity unit:confused:
    What size pipe are we talking about?

    Photo's:)
     
  3. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    Are you talking about the flush pipe from cistern to toilet ? Maybe ?

    Your post is way to vague for any detailed advice. More info and some photos would help enormously :)
     
  4. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    It's the threaded pipe that allows water into the system. 15mm I think
     

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  5. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    :)Apologies as I am no expert and your help is greatly appreciated
     
  6. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    do you mean there is not enough space to fit an elbow onto the 1/2 inch bsp thread of the inlet valve because the cabinet is too close ? is that your problem ?
     
  7. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    Yes, that is the problem
     
  8. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

  9. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

  10. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

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  11. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    don't think that will bend to a tight enough radius to fit in that small space kiab. a female elbow would . 1/2 inch bsp female to 15 mm compression. screwfix code 3231G. PTFE tape will be needed to seal between the threads.
     
  12. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    They all seem too big to fit the gap. I need a 90 bend that goes straight down instead of having to much of a radius on it. Maybe a bent flexi hose connector if one exist So?
     
  13. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    I don't have a B&Q angled hose I link to here to measure,but it's preety compact.
     
  14. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    Thanks but radius on this will be around 50-60mm
     
  15. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    the female elbow is the best bet .
     
  16. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    Thanks. Looks bigger than 30mm but I could go and measure it
     
  17. Mike83

    Mike83 Screwfix Select

    Is there another vanity to the left of the W.C vanity?
    If so it could be piped through that.
     
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  18. Stemoz

    Stemoz Member

    Unfortunately not
     
  19. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    the female elbow takes much less space than other fittings as
    the thread of valve goes into the female thread around 15 mm .
     
  20. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    IMG_3732.JPG I thought a had a bent tap connector in my plumbing box and yes I did

    As you can see from the pic, once it's seated on the threaded tail it is pretty much spot on 30mm

    Could maybe trim a bit of the threaded tail off to give a few more mm or pack some extra washers on inside of cistern to again shorten tail (assuming room inside for inlet valve)
     

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