The Hargreaves Premier LCC (once known as London County Council soil pipe) Soil Cast Iron range is manufactured to BS 416 and offers a comprehensive range of traditional socket / spigot pipes and fittings for above ground soil & waste systems. The system is only supplied in a black bitumen finish and is joined using the traditional caulking cord and sealant method. Hargreaves Cast Iron Premier LCC Soil is the perfect solution for conservation and heritage projects that require external cast iron soil.
The Cast iron LCC soil pipes are available from 50mm to 150mm diameters in standard lengths 2ft (0.6m), 3ft (0.914m), 4ft (1.219m) and 6ft (1.829m), all Premier LCC soil pipe and fittings are based on imperial dimensions to ensure compatibility with existing installations when replacing or extending pipework.
Ornamental ear bands are available in 9 standard designs to fit all sizes of Premier LCC soil pipes.
- 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 re-cycled.
- Cold caulked joints can be made with 6mm caulking cord and black joint sealant. This method removes the requirement for using naked flames to melt lead on site.
- All Premier soil products are manufactured in accordance with BS416.
- Ears can be added to any LCC soil fitting on request.
- Specialist castings and fabrications can be created to fit the specific requirements of your building (pattern charges may apply).
- Low noise levels due to the sound deadening properties of cast iron.
The Hargreaves Premier LCC Cast Iron Soil System can be cold caulked joints can be made with 6mm caulking cord and black joint sealant, removes the requirement for using naked flames to melt lead on site.
Approximately 4m of caulking cord and a quarter of a cartridge of sealant would be required to make a joint in the 100mm pipe.
The Hargreaves Cast Iron Premier LCC soil Pipes and fittings offer fantastic strength and durability, the black bituminous coating provides long term protection and are highly resistant to distortion caused by accident or vandalism due to cast iron strength properties.
Correctly installed and maintained Premier LCC soil systems can last in excess of 100 years, making cast iron the cost-effective choice due to its long-life expectancy. Minimal maintenance requirements- occasional painting approximately every 10 years (inland areas).
Cast Iron Premier soil pipe and fittings are 100% recyclable at the end of its life making it an environmentally friendly option.
Due to the natural sound deadening properties of cast iron the Hargreaves premier LCC soil systems mean it is quiet in operation and achieves low noise levels.
Hargreaves Foundry can produce bespoke (specialist) castings and fabrications to fit the specific requirements of your building (pattern charges may apply). Ears can also be added to any LCC soil fitting on request.
Hargreaves can supply LCC soil products in Premier Extra Black Gloss or Premier Extra Coloured paint finishes to match Premier Rainwater systems on request (additional charges may apply).
If over painting Hargreaves Premier LCC Soil please refer to your paint specialist or paint manufacturer for a compatible product
