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Morning All,
I'm struggling to fit a pan connector without it leaking...
I'd much appreciate it if someone could answer my few questions:
the soil pipe is set at quite a steep angle and the back of the toilet is straight - does this mean I need a flexi connector?
If not, I'm going to try this one next - https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-macfit-mac-4-wc-20mm-offset-pan-connector-white-90-112mm/36108
I'm hoping the slight offset will make the joint easier. Should I be using any sealant/ lubrication on the inlet side?
Thanks in advance
Dave
I had a similar problem several years ago and used a flexible outlet connector that was secured with two massive jubilee clips.
Edit: just found the old order and it was one of these (and only one clip!)
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-wc-f21r-flexible-wc-pan-connector-white-110mm/8145P
IANAP but I just did this a week ago. Ours comes out then turns 90 degrees right before entering the soil pipe.
I didn't use any sealant or anything. It was a difficult fit initially so I used a little bit of shower gel to ease it on. Bad idea, as it made it slide off-wards. Got rid of it all and just persevered.
Spot on now. No leaks. The main issue for me was access and getting enough welly onto it in a restricted space.
Spot on now though. I checked it all with an endoscope camera as it's all behind a wooden T&G panel.
I got this one which had a good degree of flexible section allowing a comfortable turn.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-wc-f26r-flexible-wc-pan-connector-white-97-107mm/71219
Either this one https://www.screwfix.com/p/mcalpine-macfit-mac-7a-wc-pan-connector-white-110mm/105hr
If the soil pipe is at an angle or the flexible one with a jubilee.
No lubricant on the pan spigot but you can use some on the end that pushes into the soil pipe.
Is it a new pan? I had this a couple of years ago fitting a new bathroom, every morning I was finding a little puddle on the floor. Worked out the bog was porous in the end. I filled it with water and a bit of blue food colouring to find this out.
Thanks Bear, I was thinking that one, this will be my third connector now...! I can't find any flexible ones with jubilee clips on, will I need to venture out further than Screwfix for this? All the flexible ones are way too long that Mclpine do, is there another go to brand?
Thanks again,
Dave
See my post above...
Sorry I missed that! I need something much shorter in length. Cheers though