Bath Wastes

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Bath Wastes Buying Guide A bath waste is the outlet in the bottom of a bath, and most also act as the plug. This collection holds pop up and pop down bath wastes, wastes with overflow, and universal wastes that suit a bath or a basin. Brands include Nero, Meir, Phoenix, ADP, Otti and Caroma, in chrome, brushed nickel, brushed gold, brushed bronze, matte black, matte white, gun metal, champagne and more. Is a bath waste 32mm or 40mm? Baths usually take a 40mm waste, because a bath drains more water than a basin. Basins usually take 32mm. The size refers to the pipe the waste connects to, not the size of the plug. Universal wastes, such as the Meir Universal All-In-One pop up waste and the Phoenix 40mm universal waste, are made to suit both baths and basins. What is the difference between a pop up and a pop down waste? Both open and close without a chain. A pop up waste, like the Nero short pop up bath waste, is pressed to close and pressed again to rise and drain. A pop down waste works the same way but is sold under a different name by some makers. Either way, there is no separate plug to lose. See pop up bath wastes and pop down bath wastes . Do I need a bath waste with an overflow? If your bath has an overflow hole, you need a waste that connects to it, such as the Nero pop up bath waste 40mm with overflow. The overflow takes water away if the bath is overfilled. If your bath has no overflow, choose a standard waste. Check the bath before you order, and see bath wastes with overflows . Which bath waste suits a freestanding bath? A freestanding bath needs a waste plus a connection to the floor drain, which may not line up exactly with the bath outlet. Short pop up wastes keep the fitting compact under the bath, and a flexible connector can bridge the gap between the outlet and the drain. Plan the drain position before the floor is tiled. Which finish should I choose? Match the waste to your bath spout or bath filler. Nero bath wastes come in chrome, brushed nickel,