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materials and equipment

WASTE PIPES

Polypropylene bath traps occupy less depth

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Two recent additions to the Bartol polypropylene waste system, a deep- seal combination bath trap and shallow-seal bath trap, are designed to occupy less depth and to make clean- ing easier. Both employ push-fit O- ring pipe connections and compres- sion fittings that can be used with iron or copper piping.

The combination trap is produced in two sizes, 14 in. and 11⁄2 in. in diameter, both of which provide a 3 in. seal. Two plastic nuts are located each side of the base, either one of which can be used for cleaning, the other forming a 4 in. overflow-pipe connection. The latter can be match-

Deep and shallow-seal traps

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specific connection-boss: otherwise, it is supplied with a blank- ing off nut.

On the shallow-seal trap, the posi- tion of the cleaning nut is offset so that it projects to the rear, rather than below the base, reducing the overall depth of seal to only 3⁄4 in. Available only in a 1 in. size, this trap is designed for replacement or conversion applications where space is limited.

The makers

are

Bartol Plastics

Ltd., Rowns Lane. Swinton,

borough, Yorks U.K.

LAVATORY

Deep off-centre bowl and

concealed overflow

Mex-

BRIGGS Manufacturing Co., 6600 East 15 Mile Road, Warren,

Michigan, USA, have extended their range of bathroom fixtures with the introduction of a new lavatory which is described as tear-drop shaped.

Called the Carroll, it is designed

Far East BUILDER, May 1968.

Carroll lavatory

for counter top use and is installed with a stainless steel moulding. It has a deep off-centre bowl with concealed front overflow and fitting holes to ac- commodate a 4in. centreset fitting. The unit measures 22in. x 18in.

Agents are Amon Trading Corp.. Manila, and Kamol Sokosol Co. Ltd., Bangkok.

CLADDING

Mosaic of stainless

steel tiles

AN unusual form of mosaic clad- ing. Uginox Mosametal, is being pro- duced by C.I.D.E.. 83 rue de Reuilly Paris (12e). It consists of small rectangular or square stainless-steel tiles stamped out in various ridged or pyramidal relieved shapes.

When laid in regular designs, the mosaic gives the impression of an un- broken. patterned sheet of stainless- steel. However, unlike a rigid panel, the tiles are supplied in flexible. plastic-mounted sheets, which can easily be fitted on curved surfaces. round columns. etc. The mosaic depends for its effect on the play of

reflections bright

and contrasting shadows.

Mosametal is manufactured of 0.4-

Uginox Mosametal mosaics

two

mm-thick stainless steel, in grades: with and without the addition of molybdenum. It weighs 5 kg. per sq. m. and is supplied in 50 by 50 cm. panels, in a choice of glossy, brushed glossy, matt and brushed-matt finishes. Individual tiles measure either 25 by 25 mm. or 25 by 50 mm. Each tile has returned edges, giving it an overall depth of 7 mm, and small curved tabs, project at the back for keying into cement or plaster.

LIGHTING FITTING Tubular fluorescent lamp is moisture proof

DESIGNED to resist corrosion in- ternally and externally. the new Aristocrat fluorescent light made by Victor Products (Wallsend) Ltd., GPO Box 10. Wallsend, Northumber- land, UK, has dust tight and weather- proof fittings.

A single, 5ft., 65 watt tubular lamp, it has heat-resisting gaskets which are capable of withstanding all climatic conditions. Castings are finished on all surfaces with corrosion resistant epoxy resin paint and ternal screws are of stainless steel.

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The fitting is mounted by two ad- justable brackets which may be fixed to the ceiling prior to lifting the

Victor Aristocrat fitting

fitting into place. A plastic coated spring clip supports the lampglass. Re-lamping is from one end by a single captive withdrawal bolt.

Agents are Wallem Lambert Bros. Ltd.. Hong Kong. and Paterson Simons and Co. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur.

CEILING

New suspension system from Bowater

THE Building Products Division of Bowaters Sales Company Ltd.. 87 King's Avenue. London, SW4. has announced the introduction of Bowater 400, a non fire-rated lay-in grid ceiling suspension system.

It comprises main beams and cross tees manufactured in electro-galvanised steel which are capped with an aluminium alloy white painted strip rolled on to form the exposed surface.

Main beams are 10 ft. long and are punched at 12in. centres to take the The ends of the main beams are punched for a connecting plate which, when in position, pulls the ends of the beams together to give a tight butt joint. The main beams

12in. are also punched at

cross tees.

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