A Summary of McAlpine Plumbing Products

A family owned Glasgow business, McAlpine & Co LTD has been leading the way in plumbing innovation since 1907. The first manufacturers of plastic plumbing traps in the UK, they are now known worldwide for quality, design and reliability. Operating for over 100 years, McAlpine supplies a vast variety of plumbing solutions. So, let us explore their major product offerings and some of the reasons that make them a preference amongst professionals and DIYers alike.

Waste Traps

As part of the plumbing system, waste traps are necessary to stop foul odours and gases from passing into any building or living space. McAlpine‘s offerings consists of :

• Bottle Traps: These are compact and suitable for confined areas, usually under-basins/sinks.
• Tubular Traps: Versatile, good for sinks, baths or showers
• Built-in anti-vac traps: with air admittance valves that prevent suction and allow for easy flow.
• Self-Sealing Waste Valves:  Designed for use in locations where siphonage can occur and a carefully designed response to problems plumbers commonly run into.

From waste traps for showers to small basin waste McAlpine have all the sizes you need, made from a choice of different materials and designed to fit both domestic or commercial installations.  If you require more information on Traps, visit our new McAlpine Traps Blog.

Shower and Floor Gullies

McAlpine Shower & Floor Gullies For really effective water drainage, this range of gullies from McAlpine is ideal for use in wet rooms and shower areas. Key features include:

• Low-Profile Designs: Ideal for areas where space is at a premium, such as sleek walk-in showers.
• High Flow Rates: Minimizes flooding or pooling by quickly moving water.
• Long Lasting: Constructed from the strongest materials on Earth, such as polypropylene and stainless steel for unbeatable durability.

They are equally important in maintaining proper water management of any professional installation.

Waste Pipes and Fittings

Waste pipes and fittings are the key to any drainage system, where their reliability must be an obvious requirement alongside versatility. McAlpine offers:

• When to use Compression Waste Fittings: Fast and straightforward bulk production is suitable for new builds as well as retrofitting.
• Flexible waste fittings: perfect for when a rigid pipework system just won’t work, allowing versatility of installation.
• Push-fit Fittings: Easy-to-install, McAlpine push-fit systems save time and saves you from hassle during the installation task.

WC Connectors

WC connectors from McAlpine provide a strong and stable point at which any toilet can be directly linked to the waste outlet, even when faced with difficult cistern positions. Their range includes:

• Flexible WC Connectors: (For use with awkward or offset installations.)
• Rigid WC Connectors:  supply a extra strong, leak-proof answer.
• WC Connectors: The connector range is designed for all toilet types and when installed correctly provides a strong and reliable join between tubes.

Air Admittance Valves (AAVs)

McAlpine AAV’s are designed to prevent siphoning of water traps and to balance the air pressure within negative head systems, ensuring that all clicker flow valves deliver optimum performance. These valves are:

• Strength: built to last with quality materials.
• Simple to install: they easily pair with any system, vented or unvented.

Overflow Pipe and Fittings

In the cistern and basin systems overflow pipes, are there to ensure that water does not spill out everywhere. McAlpine’s range includes:

• Flexible: Enable for the range of sizes to fulfill any installation
• Corrosion resistant: Consolidated construction ensures its durability.

From Premium Products to Innovations

McAlpine also provides bespoke or tailored solutions for all specialist applications as well in addition to their core product range, such as:

• Condensate Traps and Fittings: These are made for use with boilers in addition to HVAC systems wherever draining heat is needed.
• Shower and Sink Kits: Appropriate for professional installations, these complete kits come with waste traps or other outlets, along with the necessary connectors.

Quality and Sustainability in Mind

Where McAlpine go, quality follows. They also have a sustainability focus, using sustainable manufacturing methods. Their products are designed to last, thus helping reduce replacement/repair frequency and impact on the environment.

Final Thoughts

Today McAlpine plumbing still continues to be the industry standard and a name known in bathrooms by professionals everywhere. Committed to excellence in innovation, durability and quality throughout; McAlpine solutions guarantee you peace of mind, including trap overflows/barens, traps, water seals, push-fit & compression fittings as well as changes valves that cover all of your requirements when it comes bathroom work or solving domestic problems.

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