Established 1893 | BS 460:2002 Certified | UK & International Supply | Expert Technical Support | 0333 987 4452
Price range: £125.20 through £190.30 ex VAT (£150.24 – £228.36 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″)
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 914 914 914
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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Cross-reference
| Primer 65mm | R2503E |
| Primer 75mm | R3003E |
| Primer 100mm | R4003E |
| Black Painted 65mm | XR2503E |
| Black Painted 75mm | XR3003E |
| Black Painted 100mm | XR4003E |
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. 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.
Yes. Churches and ecclesiastical buildings are one of our most common project types. We regularly supply large sand cast gutters, rectangular and square downpipes, and bespoke hopper heads for church restorations. Many churches have non-standard profiles that require copy casting. We work directly with architects, church fabric advisors, and quinquennial inspection surveyors. Historic England and many Diocesan Advisory Committees specify cast iron as the appropriate material for listed ecclesiastical buildings.
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.
BTU stand’s for British Thermal Units. This was the old (Imperial) measurement for heat in connection with plumbing. Although BTU’s is a term still commonly used within the heating and plumbing, the industry is now going over to KW’s Kilowatts.
Our standard spike or sturt length is 300mm (12″). Other sizes are available upon request.
Yes. Cast iron is the original material for external soil stacks on most period buildings, and like-for-like replacement in cast iron is usually what conservation officers expect. Check with your local planning authority whether listed building consent is needed for the works.
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 all listed building grades. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for conservation projects.
The in-house Premier Extra coating is formulated for a life expectancy of around 10 years under normal weather conditions, provided any impact damage or surface scuffing is made good promptly. Coastal locations or higher pollution levels can shorten this, so it's worth asking your local stockist or paint manufacturer for site-specific advice.
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.
