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Interior Design Fittings and Fixtures - Plumbing

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Cast Iron

Cast iron used mainly in commercial and industrial installations.

UPVC

UPVC used in the majority of domestic installations and light commercial.

Care to be taken when high temperatures or solvents may be in the discharges for example in a commercial dishwasher or a laboratory.

In those situations Stainless steel or other materials such as copper may be used.

Vitrified Clay

It has been in use since Roman times so it is well proven. It is suitable for almost all commercial, industrial, trade waste and residential applications.

Stainless Steel

Can be used extensively in buildings and underground. Strong and noncorrosive but expensive.

 


Metric Conversions

  • 3 inches = 75mm (76.2 mm)
  • 4 inches =100mm (101.6mm)

 

 

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