Hi, I've bought a mcalpine 90deg flexible pan connector for my new wallhung toilet. I'm having difficulty inserting the fins of the connector into the clay pipe buried in the ground. I've measured the clay pipe and it is 100mm diameter. I'm wondering if i need a new type of pan connector as measuring across the fins its around 110mm. Any advice is appreciated.
Have you tried a little lube? It's OK to use silicone grease on the fins into the pipe but not on the end that fits the pan. I guess I will get slated for saying so but a spot of fairy liquid might do the trick (other wash up liquids are available) I doubt it will affect the fins I would not use Vaseline though. KY jelly might ease entry too!
Can only measure internal diameter as the rest is buried in the floor. I've tried a little fairy but still struggling. Will give it another go.
What about using MAlpine DC1-GR clay to plastic adaptor,(from competitor) with a short stubb of plastic pipe into which pan connector goes. https://mcalpineplumbing.com/plasti...nectors-roof-flashing/dc1-blc-drain-connector
KY Jelly is a great aid to satisfactory and enjoyable sex. You smear it on the door handle and the kids can't get in.
Ky and other lubes contain Propylene Glycol ....which is an irritant. The product called 'Yes'....does not. Even bay oil is 90% petro chem.......which i advise against using on anyone. Organic coconut oil is great for skin and hands. Altho IF it causes any drying(very rare)...you can use Marula oil. The 'Simple' brand of products is quite good... for soap and shampoo etc. Rs
Willing to give it a try as still can't get any flexible connector into the clay. Internal diameter is just under 100mm- do you think the DC1 will go in as it states 110mm outlet?
The 110mm outlet is for the 110mm plastic pipe, other end with finned collar is smaller in diameter to go into clay pipe. You will need a short piece of 110mm plastic for 110mm end before fitting pan connector. DC1 is stocked by competitor. Look at techinal drawing in link the overall width 110mm includes fins, these will fold up when inserted into clay pipe.
The 90mm version could fit,has this been tried ? if the 90 is to loose and the 110 to big, Have in the past carefully reduced the size of the 110mm fins with very sharp scissors,it works and does not leak if done with care . Prefer multiwik pan connectors for clay,find the fins more flexible and less prone to splitting clay pipe .