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.
Established 1893 | BS 460:2002 Certified | UK & International Supply | Expert Technical Support | 0333 987 4452
£161.26 – £265.43Price range: £161.26 through £265.43 ex VAT (£193.51 – £318.52 inc VAT)
Our cast iron round downpipe is a traditional cast iron drainpipe system
suited to most period property renovations. Round cast iron pipe is available
in primed and black as standard.
Sizes Available:
65mm (2.5″)
75mm (3″)
100mm (4″)
Cast iron round rainwater pipes: R2501E, R3001E, R4001E, XR2501E, XR3001E, XR4001E
Our traditional cast iron rainwater pipe is available in 3 sizes. It is now common to see 2.5″ pipes used in place of the older 2″ sizing.
Palletised UK delivery from £80. Please ensure suitable access and means of unloading on site. See delivery rates.
Our traditional cast iron rainwater pipe is available in 3 sizes. It is now common to see 2.5″ pipes used in place of the older 2″ sizing.
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 a cast iron rainwater system an ideal choice for both traditional and modern installations.
Size in mm 65mm (2.5″) 75mm (3″) 100mm (4″)
A = Overall length 1829 1829 1829
B = Overall width (including ears) 150 162 191
C = Distance between fixing centres 110 130 158
D = Insertion depth of socket 63 63 63
E = Back of fixing to pipe centre 47 53 65
F = Internal diameter of socket 73 83 111
G = Thickness of ear 15 15 15
H = Outside pipe diameter 69 80 105
| Pipe Size/Finish | Primer 65mm, Primer 75mm, Primer 100mm, Black Painted 65mm, Black Painted 75mm, Black Painted 100mm |
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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.
Yes. Polished brass ironmongery is historically appropriate for period buildings and is generally acceptable to conservation officers for listed building projects. If you require confirmation for your specific scheme, we are happy to advise — call 0333 987 4452.
LCC is traditional cast iron socket-and-spigot soil pipe made to BS 416-1:1990. Each length has a socket at one end and a spigot at the other, and joints are packed with caulking cord and finished with a jointing sealant. It is supplied with a black bitumen coating and is the like-for-like choice for external soil stacks on Victorian and Edwardian buildings. See the Traditional LCC range.
Tuscan Foundry supplies screw-jack rooflight openers in polished brass, satin chrome, and polished chrome finishes. Options include telescopic hand-winder openers in 150mm, 250mm, and 300mm sizes, fixed screw-jack stays, and pole-operated handles for high-level rooflights. All are designed for timber-framed rooflights and skylights.
Yes. Tuscan Foundry Products cast iron rainwater goods are manufactured to BS 460:2002, the British Standard specification for cast iron rainwater goods. BS 460 compliance is often required by conservation officers and heritage bodies when specifying rainwater systems for listed buildings and conservation area properties.
Yes. Cast iron rainwater goods are widely accepted by conservation officers and historic environment bodies as the appropriate material for listed buildings. Tuscan Foundry's hopper heads are manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460 specification and are suitable for use on all listed building classes. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for conservation projects.
Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
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.
Prices are shown on the product pages at tuscanfoundry.com. For project or volume enquiries, please 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.


