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Price range: £61.40 through £231.00 ex VAT (£73.68 – £277.20 inc VAT)
Coupling-jointed cast iron soil and waste system, compatible with BS 416 pipework. 45° Single Equal Branch, available in 50mm x 50mm, 70mm x 70mm, 100mm x 100mm, 150mm x 150mm. Cast iron, supplied factory coated.
Product codes: MS2026 (50mm × 50mm), MS3027 (70mm × 70mm), MS4028 (100mm × 100mm), MS6027 (150mm × 150mm).
UK delivery from £30. Fittings are despatched boxed. See delivery rates.
The Tuscan Mechanical BS416 Soil range is a coupling-jointed cast iron soil and waste system, dimensionally compatible with BS 416 pipework. Plain-ended pipes and fittings are joined with bolted ductile iron couplings, so there are no caulked or sealed sockets. A stack goes together quickly, and individual fittings can be taken out later without disturbing the rest of the run. Conversion couplings join it to existing socketed LCC pipe, which makes it a practical choice for repairs and extensions to older stacks as well as new work.
A 45° single branch with the inlet the same size as the main run.
Available in 4 sizes, from 50mm × 50mm to 150mm × 150mm. Nominal weights run from 1.3 kg (50mm × 50mm) to 10.5 kg (150mm × 150mm).
Typical use: Junctions where the branch is the same diameter as the stack or drain.
| Size | Product code | Nominal weight |
|---|---|---|
| 50mm × 50mm | MS2026 | 1.3 kg |
| 70mm × 70mm | MS3027 | 2.2 kg |
| 100mm × 100mm | MS4028 | 4.3 kg |
| 150mm × 150mm | MS6027 | 10.5 kg |
Often used with: 45° Single Unequal Branch, Double Spigot Pipe 3m, Ductile Iron Coupling with Continuity, Access Pipe with Round Door.
Comparing systems? Our guide to choosing a cast iron soil pipe system sets out how LCC, Traditional Express, mechanical BS 416 and EN 877 differ.
Prices are per item, excluding VAT and delivery. Stock items are usually dispatched within 5 to 7 working days. For a full stack or drainage schedule, or advice on the right fittings, call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form.
It is available in 50mm × 50mm (MS2026), 70mm × 70mm (MS3027), 100mm × 100mm (MS4028), 150mm × 150mm (MS6027).
A 45° branch joins at a swept angle so the incoming flow travels with the main flow. It is the usual choice for junctions in horizontal drains and for steeply falling connections.
It can be, but a radius curve branch is generally preferred for WCs because its curved inlet turns the flow down the stack.
| Size | 50mm x 50mm, 70mm x 70mm, 100mm x 100mm, 150mm x 150mm |
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The satin chrome telescopic rooflight hand winder is well suited to contemporary and transitional interiors where a brushed chrome finish complements modern or minimal ironmongery. It is compatible with Lumen Rooflights and timber-framed skylights.
Hopper heads are supplied in red oxide primer ready for on-site painting, or pre-finished in black. A full range of Heritage Colours in traditional linseed oil paint is also available on request — please contact us for the swatch chart.
The Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick suits Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, semi-detached properties, public houses, agricultural buildings, and workshop structures where the original airbrick was a louvre-face grille. The horizontal fin profile is widely found in British domestic and light industrial construction from the 1870s through to the 1950s.
Most old buildings have cast iron rainwater systems that should be maintained and preserved however; these inherent benefits make cast iron an ideal choice for both traditional and modern installations. It is not uncommon to see modern alternative products marketed with terms like low maintenance or easy to install and cost effective. It has even been said that ‘plastic guttering systems provide a way of achieving a traditional look with modern convenience
As well as being easier to produce, the material enabled eaves gutters to be installed more simply, since lead could only be used in this location as a lining for timber gutters. Many modern materials focus on replicating the appearance of cast iron but those materials can vary rarely offer any of the benefits. Cast iron gutters and pipes offer great strength and durability, a proven history of long life, low noise operation and fire resistance.
Most old buildings have cast iron rainwater systems that should be maintained and preserved however; these inherent benefits make cast iron an ideal choice for both traditional and modern installations. It is not uncommon to see modern alternative products marketed with terms like low maintenance or easy to install and cost effective. It has even been said that ‘plastic guttering systems provide a way of achieving a traditional look with modern convenience’.
These terms tend to refer to possible cost savings rather than any real product benefits. It is also difficult to quantify the benefits of modern convenience over traditional build quality. It is worth remembering that all rainwater goods will require some element of maintaining to ensure they are unblocked by debris and remain functional. No rainwater system cleans itself.
Today most suppliers of cast iron rainwater systems offer products in both primer or pre-painted with a 10 year protective coating. When describing modern materials, the term ‘cost effective’ is used rather than simply saying cheap. There is no doubt that the initial cost of many modern materials is less than cast iron but you might be surprised to know that over its lifespan, cast iron will cost around a third of plastic.
Our cast iron hopper heads are available with 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round outlets, 75mm, 100mm and 125mm square outlets, and 100x75mm, 125x100mm and 150x125mm rectangular outlets, to match the downpipe already on site or specified for the project.
Prices are shown on each product page. For project quantities, bespoke specifications, or conservation-related queries, please call us on 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on our website.
Yes. Cast iron hopper heads are the historically correct choice for listed and period buildings, and a like-for-like cast iron replacement is generally accepted without objection by conservation officers. We manufacture to BS 460 for genuine heritage character and durability.
Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
A hit and miss vent has a sliding plate on the back of the grille that can be opened, partially restricted, or closed entirely without removing the vent from the wall. This allows airflow to be controlled from inside the building, making it suitable for underfloor void ventilation and through-wall ventilation where adjustable airflow is needed.
The Polished Lacquered finish suits buildings where period ironwork was finished bright rather than painted — formal entrance elevations, listed properties, and settings where the grille contributes to the decorative programme of the facade. It is appropriate for conservation specifications and high-specification heritage new build.
