FloPlast Equal Tee – WS23 40mm

Taking a 40mm branch off a 40mm waste run is the job of the FloPlast Equal Tee WS23. It is made from ABS and sits in the FloPlast Solvent Weld waste range.

Common jobs for the FloPlast Equal Tee WS23

Forty mil is the standard for baths, showers and kitchen sinks, so this tee turns up on all sorts of jobs. Run a sink and a dishwasher into the one waste, pick up a bath and a shower tray, or bring a second appliance into an existing stack connection. All three sockets are the same size, hence “equal”.

Dry fit and mark the fitting, especially the branch direction. Then cement and push home one joint at a time. Hold each for a few seconds before moving on.

Where two appliances discharge together, think about whether a swept branch would suit better. Clip the pipe on both sides of the tee so the joints carry no weight.

Buying the WS23 in Glasgow

Other 40mm fittings are in the Flexible range. Plumb Parts at 555 South Street, Glasgow G14 0QX has counter hours of Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat-Sun 8am-1pm, and the website is always open.

Specification

• Brand: FloPlast
• Range: ABS Solvent Weld Waste
• Maker code: WS23
• Material: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)
• Connection: Solvent socket on all three ends
• Sizes: 40mm
• Standard or approval: BS EN 1455-1, Kitemark KM 548614
• Max temperature: 70°C to 75°C continuous; hotter discharges for 2 minutes at most
• Suitable for: Sink and dishwasher, or bath and shower, into a single 40mm waste

Common Questions

What is solvent weld waste pipe? It’s rigid plastic waste pipe joined with solvent cement, which fuses the pipe and fitting together. This tee is ABS, for 40mm bath, shower and sink wastes.

How do you solvent weld waste pipe? Cut the pipe square and deburr it, then apply cement to both the pipe and the socket. Push it fully home, hold for a few seconds and wipe off any excess.

Can you solvent weld push-fit waste pipe? No, push-fit pipe is polypropylene and solvent cement won’t bond to it. Stick to ABS solvent weld pipe with this tee.

Can you remove a solvent weld joint? No, once it’s set the joint is permanent. You’d cut the pipe out and put in a new section, so plan which way the branch faces before cementing.

Can a sink and washing machine share a 40mm waste? Yes, it’s a common job for a 40mm tee as long as the run has a good fall. Keep the shared run within FloPlast’s 3m limit for 40mm, or go up a size or vent it.

Should I use a tee or a 135 degree branch? A tee is fine where flows are light or don’t happen together. If two outlets may run at once, the swept WS43 branch is gentler and less likely to upset the other trap.