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Hi guys,
trying to fit an old toilet back in after toilet Reno.
i have replaced the old pan connector and pvc coupling as they were worn out and were sipping sewage smell through.
I'm trying to get my head around how to connect pan connector to drain/waste pipe.
The current waste pipe is 80 mm in diameter (see photo attached) pan connector purchased is 100 mm and I have bought a black rubber coupling 100 mm to 90/80 mm from Bunnings.
once connected I have an instance where pan connector meets a drain/waste pipe being not the same size. Would that represent an issue ?! The water flowing down the pan connector might be getting stuck in there as the pan connector does not go inside or over drain/waste pipe and instead just meets it and being a size smaller.
Hello @pavlo1
Just a friendly reminder that all plumbing works must be carried out by a licensed plumber for safety and compliance.
Thanks for sharing your question about your toilet fitting. It's highly probable that a plumber would use a coupling sleeve that goes down to 80 mm or a PVC reducing collar that goes from 100mm to 80mm. It's critical that all the fittings be airtight as any leaks will allow sewer gasses to filter in back into the bathroom. In regards to your query the travel reduction from 100mm to 80mm should not be an issue, but it's important that the transition be smooth with no chance of it having an edge on the inside of the pipework where waste can get caught on.
This is the part where the plumber's knowledge will come in as they will know the proper sequence of PVC parts and how to reduce the 100mm fitting down to 80mm making it a smooth transition. They will also be able to install it in such a way that it does not increase its height, and everything will still fit in properly. In this particular instance I suggest letting the professionals modify these parts for you.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
