FloPlast White Compression 135° Elbow – WC18 32mm

For basin wastes that need a gentle turn, the FloPlast White Compression 135° Elbow WC18 changes direction by 45 degrees. It is a white 32mm Compression bend with a nut and seal at each end.

Where the FloPlast White Compression 135° Elbow WC18 helps

Most 32mm work is basin waste, and basins usually sit close to the stack, so you are often making small adjustments rather than long runs. A 45 degree bend steps a waste round a pedestal or vanity unit, or angles it down towards a boss.

Cut the pipe square and deburr it. Put the nut on first, then the seal, and push the pipe in until it stops. Hand tight and a fraction more is enough.

Two of these make a neat offset. Compression joints can be undone, so the waste is easy to alter if the basin changes.

Clip near the bend so the pipe stays in line and keeps its fall. Run the basin full and check the nuts.

Specification

• Brand: FloPlast
• Range: Compression Waste (white)
• Maker code: WC18
• Material: White polypropylene
• Connection: Compression nut and seal on each end of the bend
• Sizes: 32mm
• Standard or approval: BS EN 1451-1, per FloPlast’s own list
• Suitable for: Basin waste turns of 45 degrees
• Max temperature: Continuous discharge up to 70°C to 75°C

Common Questions

Why is it called 135 degrees when it turns 45?

Makers measure the angle inside the bend, which is 135 degrees, so the pipe changes direction by 45 degrees. Some lists call it a 45 degree bend; it is the same fitting.

How do I make an offset with the WC18?

Use two of them with a short length of 32mm pipe between. That steps the basin waste sideways round a pipe or the edge of a vanity unit.

Is a 45 degree bend better than a 90 for basin waste?

Gentle bends flow better and are easier to clear if hair builds up. Use 90 degree bends only where you have no room.

Getting 45 degree basin bends in Glasgow

Couplers and tees for basin work are in the Flexible range, while Plumb Parts at 555 South Street, Glasgow G14 0QX, has its counter open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat-Sun 8am-1pm, and takes online orders.

Datasheets

• FloPlast Unicom Compression Waste Leaflet (PDF)