This guide should help you to understand the different types of toilet pan connectors, and which one you should use.
Types of toilet pan connectors:
Standard pan connector
The standard pan connector fits onto the back of the toilet pan, connecting the toilet to the soil or waste pipe. The pan connector is an essential part of your toilet system and you need a good-quality one to avoid leaks.
Offset toilet pan connector
Offset pan connectors are used when the horizontal outlet of the pan is slightly off center to the corresponding soil pipe connection.
An Offset toilet pan connector allows for minor misalignment in any direction.
flexible toilet pan connector
A flexible pan connector enables easy installation of toilet pans in awkward situations. They are available in different lengths.
The flexible toilet pan connector makes the installation of toilet pans in awkward situations much easier. Especially in hard to reach places.
The McAlpine WC-F21R flexible toilet pan connector comes with a hose clip for a secure and reliable connection.
Leaking toilet pan connector
The most common cause of a toilet pan connector leaking is that the rubber seal has deteriorated and needs replacing. Like all rubber seals, the toilet pan connector seal wears out and needs replacing.
Fitting of the toilet pan or movement of the toilet can also cause leaking from the toilet pan connectors. If the connector has moved, the seal may not be watertight, this will cause leaking.
If the angle of the connector means it is not sitting flush against the waste pipe, this will result in leaks around the seal.
how to fit a flexible toilet pan connector?
how to fit a flexible toilet pan connector:
- Switch off the water to your toilet and flush the toilet to empty the cistern.
- Disconnect the old pan connector.
- Make sure that you have the right connector to fit both ends of the pipe.
- Insert the pan connector into the end of the soil pipe and check for a snug fit.
- Line up the toilet pan and push the connector into place. check for a secure fit between the rubber seal and the toilet pan
Which toilet pan connector
Standard toilet
McAlpine WC-CON8E
For toilets where the installation is straightforward, and access is not an issue, we recommend the McAlpine WC-CON8E.
This is a high-quality fitting with good rubber seals
Back to the wall toilet
McAlpine WC-F21R
We recommend the McAlpine WC-F21R flexible toilet pan connector for back to wall toilets or hard to reach situations
The pan connector is easy to install and can connect to different pipe materials. The McAlpine WC-F21R uses a hose clip to ensure a permanent water-tight fit, something that is missing on most pan connectors.
Often, when fitting back-to-wall toilets, the fitting is in hard-to-see and reach positions, so a good seal is difficult to guarantee. The toilet position may have to be adjusted several times which could lead to issues with the seal to the pan connector
The McAlpine WC-F21R is a flexible pan connector that is designed to fit toilet pans using a hose clip. This secures a reliable connection giving you peace of mind in hard to reach areas. This allows the toilet position to be adjusted, whilst keeping a tight seal between the waste pipe and the pan connector.
The flexible extension can be extended between 150 – 310mm and does not suffer from the build up of sediment.
McAlpine WC Pan Connectors
McAlpine are market leaders in WC Pan Connectors and are considered the best brand available with a great reputation. McAlpine offers a wide range of Plastic WC Connectors including Straight, Bent, Angled, Offset and Flexible Pan Connectors.