What are the dimensions of the toilet corrugation?

The development of modern technologies has affected all spheres of human life. The plumbing installation was not spared either. Previously, replacing failed equipment caused a lot of inconvenience.

Installing a new toilet required extensive work: dismantling the floor, tiles, and dismantling the old product. After which it was necessary to carry out cosmetic repairs to the premises. But, with the advent of new materials, replacing equipment has become possible even for an inexperienced person.

For example, one of the items that makes repairs easier is a toilet corrugation.

What is corrugation and why is it needed?

A toilet corrugation is a special device required to connect the toilet to the sewerage system. It looks like a wide pipe with corrugated walls. The material used is thermoplastic.

In the place where the pipe connects to the toilet, there is a special pipe with a funnel-shaped expansion. There are also rings here to ensure a tight fit. At the junction of the corrugation with the sewerage system there is a pipe with a sealing coupling. It is necessary for easier connection of the corrugation and the sewerage system.

Reference! The corrugated pipe design greatly facilitates installation of the product. This is explained by the fact that the adapter of the device can be stretched to the required length without much effort.

Despite the convenience of the design, it is used only in some cases:

1. If during the renovation the original floor height changes. This often leads to the fact that the sewer pipes no longer coincide in height with the toilet drain pipe.
2. If the renovation is taking place in a house with an old sewer system. Then the modern model of plumbing will not coincide in height with the sewer pipes, which were designed for plumbing with an oblique type drain.
3. When the diameters of plumbing drains and sewer pipes differ in size.
4. When connecting a toilet temporarily, since during repair work it is also necessary to use the toilet.

What sizes are there?

All products found in stores have two main characteristics - length and width. At the same time, the dimensions have strict standards:

1. Length. There are two options - short, long. In the first case, the length varies from 21 cm when compressed and 32 cm when extended. The length of the second option is 28 and 55 cm, respectively. You should pay attention to this parameter when purchasing a product. So, if after repair the corrugation has to be stretched greatly, it makes sense to purchase a longer product.
2. Diameter. In the place where the pipe is fixed to the toilet, the diameter is 13 cm, in the area of ​​connection with the sewerage system - 11 cm, the diameter of the sealing socket - 7.5 cm.

Important! When choosing corrugation, you should not purchase an excessively long product. Experts do not recommend cutting the pipe so as not to violate the integrity of the structure. But if you are faced with such a need, then using a sharp knife, carefully separate the unnecessary part near the pipe.

How to decide on the choice of corrugation

When choosing the most suitable option for plumbing corrugation, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

1. Material hardness. There are hard and softer options on sale. Thin plastic is used to make soft models. Therefore, such products are elastic and suitable for installing a toilet with any type of liquid drainage - oblique, horizontal, vertical. In addition, the soft model is easier to install because it bends better. At the same time, the rigid version is better resistant to mechanical damage, and therefore has a longer service life.
2. Reliability of the design. There are two versions of the product - reinforced, non-reinforced. The first option is more resistant to loads of varying intensity. In addition, such models are durable and wear-resistant. This is explained by the presence of wire, which gives the necessary strength. The wire is poured into the product at the manufacturing stage. Non-reinforced models are inferior in strength, so they are not able to withstand heavy loads and quickly fail. Because of this, they are often used as a temporary option when carrying out repair work in a sanitary facility.
3. Pipe length. Before purchasing, you should measure the distance between the toilet flush and the sewer pipe. The results obtained will help you decide on the appropriate corrugated pipe option. It is necessary to take into account that the product should not sag - this shortens its service life and spoils the appearance of the room. In addition, sagging pipes lead to the accumulation of contaminants, which can lead to leaks.

Knowing the purpose, main characteristics, and nuances of a corrugated pipe for a toilet, you can easily select the required option and carry out repairs in the bathroom yourself.