What is a pan connector on a toilet?
Pan connectors, which are also known as toilet waste connectors, bridge the gap between the main toilet pan and the waste pipe.
Are all toilet soil pipes the same size?
Modern plumbing systems have waste drain pipes in either 3 inches or 4 inches in diameter. The bigger the pipe, the less likely it will be to be a problem. The waste of a 3-inch pipe can be carried by a 4-inch pipe.
Can I cut down a pan connector?
8 Answers from MyBuilder Carpenters & Joiners You can various sizes/lengths of pan connectors and multi quicks, also ajdustable ones. Measure the size then get one from your local plumbers merchants, you can also cut them to suit.
Why is my toilet connector leaking?
If the leak on your toilet water supply line is coming from around the fitting, it can usually be fixed by just tightening the fittings a little tighter. You need to take your small pipe wrench place it on the fitting and very gently tighten the line. If the leak stops, you are done. If not, move on the the next step.
How does the soil pipe connect to the toilet?
Rather than a right angle pipe which press fits over the toilet and into the soil pipe like everyone seems to sell, there is a right angled toilet connector which seems to be glued/sealed/cemented into the soil pipe going down into the concrete floor.
What are the Pan connectors for a toilet?
Toilet waste pipes, or pan connectors, join the toilet to the mains drainage and sewerage system. This creates a secure, hygienic connection between the back of the toilet and the soil pipes. There are both straight and flexible pan connectors.
Do you need a swan neck toilet pan connector?
For bathrooms where the space between the soil pipe and pan is too big, an extension pipe is an ideal way to bridge the gap. If you have a close coupled toilet or limited space in your bathroom, a swan neck pan connector is a great way to accommodate your toilet pan, so that the cistern sits closer to the wall.
What’s the difference between Pan connectors and waste pipes?
Straight connectors are rigid, whereas flexible waste pipes can be shaped, allowing for easy fitting and routing to drainage outlets. At Wolseley, we are the trade bathroom specialists. That means you can rely on our collection of pan connectors and toilet waste pipes to have everything you need to get the job done.