Product Overview
68mm Round Downpipe Socket Bracket in Black.
This uPVC fitting is designed to provide both wall fixing and a secure socketed joint for round downpipe sections, and is fully compatible with 68mm round downpipe fittings. Manufactured from impact-resistant PVC with UV stability for long service life.
The integrated socket supports reliable pipe connection while maintaining vertical alignment, and the black finish blends with dark rooflines.
Features & Benefits
- Durable construction: Made from impact-resistant uPVC for long-lasting roofline performance.
- Secure compatibility: Fully compatible with 68mm round fittings for easy connection.
- Combined function: Provides both pipe support and a socketed joint within one fitting.
- Alignment control: Maintains true vertical positioning across connected sections.
- Aesthetic match: Black finish blends with dark rooflines.
- System size: 68mm size coordinates with the full round downpipe system.
Applications
- Joint support: Secures and connects adjoining downpipe lengths.
- Refurbishment: Replaces aged or damaged socket brackets in existing 68mm systems.
- Extensions: Provides stable junctions on new downpipe installations.
- Repairs: Restores connection and alignment where pipe joints have weakened.
Installation Guidance
- Fixing method: Fasten the socket bracket to sound external walls using suitable corrosion-resistant screws.
- Pipe engagement: Insert downpipe fully into the socket and ensure correct seating.
- Spacing: Position in accordance with pipe bracket requirements, typically at 1m intervals.
- Alignment: Check vertical alignment before tightening fixings.
- Inspection: Periodically verify bracket tightness and joint stability.
Compliance & Performance
- Material: Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (uPVC).
- Temperature performance: Designed for service from -20°C to +60°C.
- Load capacity: Conforms to BS EN 12200 for rainwater downpipes.
- Important note: Ensure brackets are fixed only to structurally sound walls.