Description
110mm Single Socket Pipe for Underground Drainage
The
single socket pipe provides a convenient 1-metre length for 110mm underground drainage installations. It is ideal for short pipe runs, repairs, alterations and smaller groundwork projects where a longer drainage pipe would create unnecessary waste. This Competa Drainage pipe has an integral ring-seal socket at one end and a plain spigot at the other. Therefore, the socket can receive a compatible 110mm plain-ended pipe or fitting, while the opposite end connects into another compatible underground drainage socket.
Single Socket Pipe Features
- 110mm nominal underground drainage size
- 1-metre pipe length
- Integral single socket at one end
- Plain spigot at the opposite end
- Compatible ring-seal connection
- PVC underground drainage construction
- Terracotta/orange drainage finish
- Suitable for non-pressure gravity drainage
- Suitable for foul water and surface water systems
- Designed for BS EN 1401-1 underground drainage systems
- Supplied as one individual pipe length
Where to Use the 110mm Single Socket Pipe
Use this pipe in compatible underground drainage systems carrying foul water or surface water. The shorter 1-metre length makes it particularly useful where access is restricted or only a small section of drainage pipe needs replacing. Typical applications include:
- Short underground drainage runs
- Replacing damaged pipework
- Connecting nearby underground drainage fittings
- Drainage extensions and alterations
- Foul water drainage installations
- Surface water and rainwater drainage
- Connections to inspection chambers and gullies
- Domestic, commercial and general groundwork projects
Benefits of a 1-Metre Drainage Pipe
A 1-metre pipe can reduce waste when the installation only requires a short section. In addition, it is easier to handle in narrow trenches, confined spaces and smaller repair excavations than a full-length pipe. The short pipe is also useful between closely positioned bends, branches, couplers, gullies and inspection chambers. As a result, installers can complete compact drainage layouts without cutting down a substantially longer pipe.
Connecting the Single Socket Pipe
First, inspect the pipe, socket and sealing ring. Make sure the seal sits correctly and remains free from damage, soil and grit. Next, clean the plain pipe end and the inside of the receiving socket. Remove dirt, swarf and other loose material. Apply a suitable silicone drainage lubricant to the prepared pipe end and sealing ring where required. Align the pipe squarely with the socket. Then push the joint together firmly without forcing the pipe at an angle. Correct alignment helps protect the sealing ring and reduces unnecessary strain on the connection. Check that the connected pipework remains straight and maintains the required drainage fall. Do not use the socket joint to support the weight of unsupported pipework.
Cutting the 110mm Drainage Pipe
The pipe can be shortened further when required. Mark the required measurement and cut the plain end as square as possible with a suitable pipe saw or cutting tool. After cutting, remove burrs and loose swarf. Chamfer the newly cut edge before inserting it into a ring-seal socket. A smooth chamfer helps the pipe enter the fitting without displacing or damaging the sealing ring. Do not cut through the integral socket when it is required for the installation. Plan the complete drainage layout before shortening the pipe.
Installing Underground Drainage Pipework
Prepare suitable bedding and maintain the specified drainage fall throughout the pipe run. Support the pipe evenly so the socket and connected fittings do not carry unnecessary loads. Keep sharp stones, rubble and other potentially damaging material away from the pipe. Before backfilling, inspect each joint and confirm that the complete run remains correctly aligned. Browse the complete
110mm underground drainage range for compatible bends, couplers, branches, gullies and inspection fittings. For wider guidance covering foul water drainage below ground, refer to the official
Approved Document H drainage guidance.
