50mm Cast Iron Soil Pipe Eared Push Fit Socket Traditional Express
Hargreaves Traditional Express (TX) is contemporary Cast Iron soil system that gives the appearance of a traditional Cast Iron soil pipe and fittings but requires no caulking or sealing. Making the Hargreaves Traditional Express soil range quicker to fit saving significant time on every pipe joint. Hargreaves Traditional Express (TX) Pipe and fittings is a push fit soil system designed for a lifetime performance. The sockets are manufactured to fit 50mm and 100mm pipes and fittings. Within the traditional express range all push fit pipe sockets are supplied with EPDM rubber sealing rings which are suitable for most applications. All pipes and fittings are factory coated with a two pack black gloss paint finish as standard, suitable for internal and external installations. All the pipes have an epoxy yellow internal coating. Full installation instructions can be provided, no specialist training is required. Traditional Express pipes and fittings can also be supplied in colours from the RAL range and also with our Coastal paint finish for marine environments, if you have any questions just let us know via live chat, email or give us a call to discuss your options.
- Sockets Available in Plain, Eared and Slip
- Easy to install - Simply push pipe fittings onto the plain ended pipe (Apply a lubricant to the EPDM rubber gasket on the fitting and push onto the lubricated plain ended pipe).
- Additional sockets are required for various fixing methods.
- Inherent strength and low maintenance requirements of cast iron combined with high quality surface coatings offer a fit and forget solution
- Correctly installed and maintained cast iron pipe systems can last in excess of 100 years
- Cost effective over the whole life of a building
- Extremely low waste at end of life – scrap castings can be fully recycled
- The system can be easily modified and adapt to changes to the building in later life with minimal extra cost which helps keep the whole life costs down
Manufacturer: Hargreaves Foundry
Product Code:TX2016E
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Delivery Charges
We can offer a free standard delivery service on specific ranges if your order reaches the thresholds stated below (Exclusions Apply). Orders under thesholds below will be charged a delivery fee. All delivery charges are calculated at basket and are dependent on the items ordered. Charge is based on delivery to mainland UK excluding Scottish Highlands and Islands where additional charges may apply – this is determined by the courier delivering the goods. For deliveries to these areas, we are happy to provide a free quotation upon request.
Free Delivery Thresholds
Brett Martin Ranges - Orders over £1600 (Ex VAT)
ARP Ranges - Order over £1200 (Ex VAT)
Free Delivery Exclusions
All Lindab Products
All Pam Saint-Gobain Products
Delivery Dates and Times
Please see here for latest estimated lead times.
Whilst we will make every effort to deliver your goods within the stated/requested time frame, we cannot guarantee availability from the manufacturer or the manufacturer's delivery schedules, so we would recommend not to start/schedule any work until the goods arrive. Due to logistics of various couriers and suppliers we are unable to give times of deliveries. Deliveries can take place from as earlier as 07:30 right up to 18:00 depending on the courier/haulier and considering local traffic etc.
Signing For Your Goods
All deliveries should be signed for, and we would politely request that you sign and clearly print your name so that in the unlikely event that there are any discrepancies we will have a person to contact. If a signature cannot be obtained, we will try to leave the goods in a safe location, but we cannot be held responsible for shortages or damages where goods have not been signed for.
Accepting Your Goods
Please thoroughly check you have received all expected items and any shortages/damages must be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Large or palletised goods will be delivered to a hard standing area only. The Customer shall be solely responsible for the unloading of the Goods and the Seller shall not be liable for any damage that occurs during such unloading.
Delivery Vehicle
If goods aren't sent buy our own vehicles, they are sent buy reputable carriers such as Tufnell's, DX, DPD and Parcel Force. Heavier goods may be delivered by larger vehicles and will be off loaded by means of a pump truck; the driver will then deliver by means of the pump truck as close as possible to the property whilst remaining on a hard standing surface.
Multiple Deliveries
Sometimes goods can be delivered in multiple deliveries, this is due to some items coming direct from suppliers or our own yard. If this is the case, multiple charges will be combined at the basket.
Good Advice
Please do not arrange any labour until your materials are on site as we are unable to compensate you in the event of a late delivery.
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Hargreaves Cast Iron Traditional Express Installation Guidance
Pre Installation Guidlines
Hargreaves Traditional Express Cast Iron sockets, both plain and eared are designed for use only with Traditional Express cast iron pipes and fittings. Each fitting should allow for at least one eared socket to enable the system to be anchored securely to the building.
Installation of cast iron soil stacks should begin from bottom to top, typically with a length of pipe, boss pipe or branch at the base of the soil stack. The first cast iron soil pipe / fitting requires an eared socket fitted to the top to ensure stability and security of the pipe work and should be connected directly into the underground drainage system to ensure a secure base. Following pipes/fittings installed vertically above this point require at least one eared socket, on branches we advise using a plain socket to maintain the traditional cast iron soil stack appearence. The assembled joint is designed to be a tight fit to ensure compliance with a pressure test and long life performance.
How to Install Hargreaves Cast Iron Traditional Express Soil System
When installing Traditional Express Cast Iron Soil it is essential for the gasket and corresponding pipe / fitting to be lubricated to ensure correct insertion of pipe / fitting.
1-Apply a small amount of lubricant (TX0001) to the rubber gaskets at both ends of the push fit socket. This is necessary to ensure the insertion of pipes and fittings into the socket.
2-After lubricating both pipe and gasket push the socket over the end of pipe ensuring pipe end is fully inserted and abutting the central register in the socket.
3-If it is a eared socket, securely fix to wall using corrosion re-sistant coach screws (R0005) or similar.
4-Push the next pipe or fitting into the socket check-ing that it is fully inserted and abutting the central register. Repeat the above process on remaining joints until the stack is completed.
5-When cutting into an existing cast iron soil system a slip socket with ears should be used (TX4016SE). This has no central register and allows the socket to be slipped onto the existing pipe up to the second gasket before placing the new fitting in position.
6-Slide the eared socket into the correct position where the respective gaskets make a seal on the pipe/ fitting on either side of the joint.
The assembled joint is designed to be a tight fit to ensure compliance with a pressure test and long life performance.
Applicable standards and codes of practice
• BS 416 part 2 – Soil, waste and ventilating pipes and fittings.
• BS EN 681 – 1 Synthetic rubber gaskets.
• BS EN 12056 – Codes of practice for gravity drainage systems, internal buildings
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Hargreaves Traditional Express Installation Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What pipe dimensions is the traditional express available in?
The Hargreaves Cast Iron Traditional Express range comes in 50mm and 100mm diameter's.
What length pipes does the hargreaves cast iron taditional express available in?
Cast Iron socketless pipes are available in 1.8m & 3m lengths and are supplied pre-painted in a black, gloss finish.
Is the traditional express range easier to fit than Traditional LCC systems?
Compared to traditional LCC soil systems the Traditional Express soil system is lighter and easier to handle but still retains all the inherent qualities of cast iron including strength and longevity. Significant cost savings compared to caulked jointed socket and spigot pipes.The push fit sockets faithfully replicate the appearance of a traditional LCC soil pipe system but incorporate EPDM rubber sealing rings providing a quick and efficient installation.
Does the hargreaves cast iron traditional express require any special tools to fit?
No specialist tools are required to fit the traditional express soil system.
How long will the traditional epress system last?
Correctly installed and maintained Traditional Express Soil systems will last over 100 years.
Is cast iron recyclable?
Hargreaves Cast Iron Soil Pipes are 100% recyclable at the end of its life.
What are the benefits of using the traditional express cast iron soil system?
- Quick installation
- Replicates the appearance of a Heritage soil pipe system
- Cost Effective
- Recyclable
- Strength / Durability
- Long Life
- Quiet in operation
