Established 1893 | BS 460:2002 Certified | UK & International Supply | Expert Technical Support | 0333 987 4452
Price range: £146.19 through £263.12 ex VAT (£175.43 – £315.74 inc VAT)
UK delivery from £30. Fittings are despatched boxed. See delivery rates.
The Rectangular Box Cast Iron Hopper Head Plain No.46 is a clean-lined, utilitarian rainwater head produced in solid cast iron — the kind of component that does its job without drawing attention to itself. Where many hopper heads rely on ornamental detail, the H460 takes a different approach: precise, architectural form with no surface decoration, allowing it to read as part of the building fabric rather than an applied feature.
In its smaller variant — 255mm wide by 178mm deep and 178mm high — the H460 suits medium-capacity drainage runs on Georgian and Regency facades, town houses, and commercial buildings in conservation areas. The larger size, at 305mm wide by 250mm deep and 200mm high, is appropriate for higher-volume applications on institutional buildings, schools, or country houses where a plain rectangular form is required but scale demands a more substantial unit.
The stepped, projecting rim gives the hopper a degree of classical authority without reaching for overt decoration. The straight-walled body reads confidently against dressed stonework, brick, and render alike. For specifiers working on listed buildings where the brief demands authenticity but restraint, this is a reliable and appropriate choice.
Manufactured in the UK to BS 460 specification. Available in Standard Black and Heritage Colour finishes, including a linseed oil option for conservation and listed building projects. Connection options are available for round, square, and rectangular downpipes across a range of standard sizes.
Pipe connections: Round 65/75/100mm. Square 75×75mm, 100×100mm, 125×125mm. Rectangular 100×75mm, 125×100mm, 150×100mm.
For listed buildings, conservation areas, and heritage-sensitive projects, call 0333 987 4452 or contact the team at tuscanfoundry.com.
| Size | Primer 255w x 178d x 178h, Primer 305w x 250d x 200h, Black Painted 255w x 178d x 178h, Black Painted 305w x 250d x 200h |
|---|---|
| Connection | 65mm Round, 75mm Round, 100mm Round |
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 Paxton H82 is a large-format hopper with decorative collar mouldings, making it particularly well suited to late Victorian and Edwardian buildings where the rainwater system forms part of the architectural composition. Typical applications include commercial heritage buildings, civic buildings, large detached houses, institutional premises, and warehouse conversions where a more substantial fitting is appropriate.
Prices are shown on each product page for both sizes and all three finishes. For project quantities, specification support, or conservation enquiries, call us on 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form on our website.
Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
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.
The Pultney Tapered Hopper Head is available in three pipe connection sizes: 65mm (2.5"), 75mm (3"), and 100mm (4"). Each size connects directly to matching cast iron downpipes via spigot and socket. Compatible downpipe codes are: 65mm — RH025, XRH025; 75mm — RH03, XRH03; 100mm — RH04, XRH04.
Cast iron hopper heads from Tuscan Foundry are available in Standard Black (a factory-applied primer and topcoat finish) and Heritage Colours. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, providing a vapour-permeable, historically authentic coating that is particularly appropriate for listed buildings and conservation projects. Full finish specifications are available from the team.
The H529 measures 430mm wide x 290mm deep x 540mm high, making it well suited to multi-storey Georgian and Victorian townhouses with a longer fall to the outlet.
The H530 measures 330mm wide x 150mm deep x 350mm high, making it well suited to Georgian and Victorian terraces, where a compact, narrow footprint is needed.
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.
