Simple waste pipe connection question

[AThurlow]

All,

I'm looking to install a new sink into an existing waste pipe and I don't have any plumbing experience. My only sticking point is connecting the pipework from the bottle trap into the waste.

The first photo shows the chrome pipework from the bottle trap and the 2 seals and nut that came with it. The second photo shows the waste pipe and elbow joint I want to connect the chrome pipe to (I will be boxing in the pvc pipework).

I thought the type of fitting the elbow joint is means I'd be able to just apply some jointing compound to the chrome pipe and slot it in but the chrome pipe is a couple of mm too narrow for that.

So; can you tell me if I would be doing the right thing to just use the black seal on the chrome pipe to get the snug fit into the elbow joint (as in the third picture)? And should I use a jointing compound as well for good measure?

Many thanks for any help in advance, I realise this is a simple one!

Cheers

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[bolshy]

Not as simple as it first seems. Chrome waste pipes from decorative bottle traps aren't a standard size, you will need a compression elbow to fit it. You can't use solvent fittings on it.

 

[Breesey]

You need something like this

 

[AThurlow]

Ok thanks. Just measured up and the pvc pipework leading to the existing elbow is 36mm and the chrome pipe is 35mm. If anyone has a link to a suitable compression elbow for these measurements that would be great because on first look I'm struggling to find one.

Cheers

Adam

 

[Breesey]

A standard 32mm compression fitting will work

 

[CBF]

you must have a posh house if you are using chrome waste pipe in the kitchen

 

[sooey]

That's not the kitchen.

 

[bolshy]

http://www.mcalpineplumbing.com/was...ngs/90-deg-bend-cp-brass-x-abs-connector.html
Didn't realise McAlpine do these. They've done chrome plated plastic traps etc for a while, but I haven't seen these before.

 

[bolshy]

http://www.mcalpineplumbing.com/waste-pipe-fittings/chrome-plated-brass-fittings.html

Lots of things for chrome traps and wastes.

 

[AThurlow]

Looks good to me, thanks very much everyone