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The Elmsby No.169 is a wide head with a gently bowed front and a side outlet — drawn for the positions where a conventional hopper simply cannot be made to work.
The front face curves outward in a shallow bow rather than sloping flat, which adds capacity without adding projection and softens the casting against the wall. The outlet is taken from the side, so the downpipe can be led away laterally before dropping.
That side discharge is the reason to specify it. On historic buildings the pipe frequently cannot fall straight — a plinth, a buttress, a bay, a string course or a boundary intervenes — and the usual solution is a stack of offsets below the hopper, each one a joint exposed to weather and a place for debris to lodge. Taking the discharge sideways at the head itself removes that problem at source.
It suits period domestic and estate buildings, courtyards and passages, and any elevation where the downpipe route is constrained.
Cast in solid iron to BS 460:2002, supplied in primer or black as standard, with heritage colours and traditional linseed oil finishes available on request.
Pipe connections: 65mm, 75mm and 100mm round; 75×75mm, 100×100mm and 125×125mm square; 100×75mm, 125×100mm and 150×125mm rectangular.
Suitable for listed buildings and conservation areas. Send us a photograph of the position and we will confirm the arrangement. Call 0333 987 4452.
| Finish | Primer, Black |
|---|---|
| Size | 300w x 197d x 222h to 65mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 75mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 100mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 100mmx75mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 125mmx100mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 150mmx125mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 75mmx75mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 100mmx100mm, 300w x 197d x 222h to 125mmx125mm |
Yes. Decorative cast iron and brass ventilation grilles of this pattern were widely used in Victorian and Edwardian buildings, and like-for-like replacements are generally accepted by conservation officers for listed building works. We can provide product specifications and material details to support listed building consent applications if required.
Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
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.
Rooflight opener handles can be ordered directly through tuscanfoundry.com. For volume orders or project-specific queries, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on our website.
For rooflights directly above a worktop or sink, a telescopic screw-jack hand winder is the most practical choice. Available in polished brass, satin chrome, and polished chrome, these openers allow controlled ventilation from a fixed handle position without requiring a pole. The 150mm or 250mm size is typically appropriate for standard-height kitchen rooflights.
The louvre face provides directional airflow and offers some resistance to driven rain entering the subfloor void, making it a practical choice for exposed elevations or properties in areas with significant prevailing wind and rainfall. The square-grid (school board) pattern offers a larger open ventilation area but less weather protection.
The satin chrome telescopic rooflight hand winder opener is available to order at tuscanfoundry.com. For project or volume enquiries, call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on our website.
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.
The standards for our cast iron gutters and pipes have remained remarkably constant for many years. The physical properties of cast iron are sustained throughout its lifetime thus maintaining its effectiveness. Coupled with is durability and proper maintenance, we would expect our traditional cast iron rainwater products to last for over 50 years under normal conditions.
Yes. Cast iron hopper heads are the historically appropriate choice for listed buildings, and are generally preferred by conservation officers and local planning authorities over modern plastic alternatives. Tuscan Foundry cast iron hopper heads are manufactured in solid grey iron and are suitable for use on listed buildings and within conservation areas. A linseed oil finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for sensitive heritage projects.
