What size are Belfast sink wastes?
At 85mm in diameter and supplied with a chrome sink plug, this waste kit allows you to match other stainless-steel fittings in your new kitchen.
How do you seal sink waste in Belfast?
The easiest way to seal the thread is to run a full circle, bead of silicone around the thread before you spin on the nut and tighten it. Applying the bead nearer to the underside of the sink will reduce the chance of getting silicone over your hands.
What is a weir overflow on a Belfast sink?
The main purpose of the overflow weir is actually to let air into the drain when the sink is full, preventing a vacuum-effect that can result in slow draining.
What is a Belfast sink?
The Belfast sink is a variation of the Butler sink; the only difference being that, traditionally, the Belfast had an overflow and the Butler had a shallower bowl with no overflow. Their simple shape, large bowl and ceramic finish make the Belfast sink easy to maintain and practical to use.
What is plumbers gold used for?
USES FOR EVERBUILD PLUMBERS GOLD: Sealing soil and vent pipes. Sealing and bonding waste pipes. Sealing and bonding WC pans. Setting waste traps and grates into sinks, showers, baths etc.
Should a Belfast sink stick out?
It is usually recommended a nominal 10mm to overhang the sink but up to 15mm is fine to ensure a good even overhang. At this point there is usually a small gap between the sink and worktop, fill the gap with a bead of silicone.
What worktop can you have with a Belfast sink?
Which worktops with a Belfast or Butler sink? Bushboard Evolve and Bushboard MStone worktops are both suited to a Belfast or Butler sink because they are very unlikely to suffer from water ingress.
Should a Belfast sink overhang?
You are right to consider the benefits that a worktop overhang can offer, as – indeed – any overflowing water could cause significant damage if left to sit on the worktop beneath your Belfast sink for an extended period of time. We recommend an overhang of between 7 and 10mm.
Why do Belfast sinks stick out?
If you look at the underside of a Belfast sink it will have a protruding waste outlet to incorporate the channel to take overflow water from the overflow to the trap. Practically speaking this protruding waste poses a dillema in fitting the sink.
What should I do if my Belfast sink overflows?
If your Belfast sink has a “weir” type overflow like this. Then you will need a slotted waste outlet in order to collect the overflow water and to divert it down your waste pipe. A slotted waste, clearly showing the slot in the outlet.
What kind of outlet do I need for my Belfast sink?
Fitting a Belfast waste with a weir type overflow If your Belfast sink has a “weir” type overflow like this. Then you will need a slotted waste outlet in order to collect the overflow water and to divert it down your waste pipe. A slotted waste, clearly showing the slot in the outlet.
Can a slotted waste sink cause a leak?
A slotted waste, clearly showing the slot in the outlet. If you look at the slotted waste you may notice, that unlike any other waste, waste water can run down the thread and cause a leak. This is why it is important to seal the thread on a slotted waste and not just rely on the washer.