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Donald McAlpine (December 5, 1869 – May 12, 1925) was an Ontario farmer, veterinarian and political figure. He represented Brockville in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1919 to 1923.
He was born in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, the son of John McAlpine and Annie Grant, and was educated at McGill University, receiving a DVS. He was a member of the Freemasons. He died on May 12, 1925.

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    How to fit McAlpine ARB-1 anti rodent valve?

    I am trying to fit an anti-rodent valve ARB-1 to a MacFit MAC-1 WC pan connector. Instructions for the valve say"remove ..... ribbed seal" from WC connector and discard. But as far as I can see the seal is bonded to the WC connector and is not removable. Would be grateful for advice if someone...
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    McAlpine Flexcon flexi connector

    Does anyone know whether the McAlpine Flexcon 6 - thats the one with a compression fitting one end and a plain spigot the other end is directional or can it be fitted either way around regarding waste flow?
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    URGENT Untrapped shower gully and seal bottle trap for SALE

    Hi all, I have 3 brand new MC’ALPINE Untrapped Shower Gully USG2T6SS That I need gone (£40 each or best offer) And I also have 15 embrass peerless chrome seal bottle trap 1 1/2 inch (£10 each) If anyone’s interested then please contact me. Collection and Delivery
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    V33WM product code, McAlpine. Nozzles popping out?

    The nozzles are popping out of the fitting. How do you stop this? Not sure if it hasn't been installed correctly or something. Thanks in advance!
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    Fitting Mcalpine waste trap

    Am replacing a rubbishy old waste trap and have bought the McAlpine 1.5-2 sink kit with 40mm pipes. Problem is that the end which connects to the outside pipe is neither in line with it nor close to it (several cm away). What can I use to connect it - I was looking at the McAlpine FLEXCON4...
  6. S

    Condensate in cast iron pipe

    Hi there I'm looking to run a 32mm condensate into cast iron with a mcalpine mechanical boss adaptor. I need to make a 57mm hole and was wondering what's the best tool to use for it. The 57mm holesaws I can see say they do sheet metal but will they do the job on cast iron? Any help will be...
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    Mcalpine md100 question

    Installing a wet room with this shower gulley, mcalpine md100, it's got 3 branch connections and blanks if they're unused. I wondering if I can run a basin waste into this gulley, itd save me a bit of hassle. Thanks
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    • Forum: USA
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    Extending McAlpine flexi overflow on HC2650UK

    Hi all I have this McAlpine overflow and waste HC2650UK: https://mcalpineplumbing.com/sites/default/files/uploads/installation-instructions/hc2650uk_2.11.2018.pdf The flexi overflow is not long enough. I thought it might be possible to extend it by fitting ordinary pipe and an appropriate...
    • garygarygary
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    • Forum: USA
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    McAlpine Waste Fitting

    Just a quickie on the general consensus on applying silicone on top of rubber seal prior to seating the tray. Basically..... YES or NO.
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    • america fitting mcalpine usa waste
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    McAlpine waste CP Brass 35mm 90 bends for sale

    I've 2 of these, McAlpine's code is 35A-CB, brand new in the boxes. Surplus to requirements. Please PM me if you're interested
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    Viva? McAlpine? Thoughts?

    Normally when doing my plumbing jobs I have always used McAlpine traps and fittings which have always worked a treat, be recently i have heard more about and seen more in trade stop Viva wastes and traps. Has anyone used them? Any thoughts? They seem to be a good bit cheaper, for example the...
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    McAlpine shower gully query?

    Looking for a bit of advice regarding McAlpine trapped shower gullys. I recently installed a shower gully in a premises under the instruction that the floor would be tiled, after being off site for a few weeks and on my return the client has changed there mind and put down Vinyl. Does anyone...
  13. jaydebruyne

    2 inch Copper Waste Pipe

    Last year the 2 inch copper pipe had a split in it so I cut it off and replaced it with plastic and joined it back to the 2 inch copper with a universal compression fitting. The last part of the pipe has now split so my options are: Cut the elbow off and extend the plastic to there - but I'll...
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    90mm Geberit spigot into McAlpine WC connector - a bit baggy

    Hello Geberit WC frame has a spigot outlet as per picture [frame removed for clarity!] with a 90mm OD. Fits rather baggy in the McAlpine WC connector that has a quoted inlet size of 97-107mm. The seal measures 85mm across and does seal the joint albeit not very tightly. I would feel more...
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    Help with McAlpine Bottle Trap size and fitting problem.

    Hi, I am going insane with this issue. I recentrly removed a McAlpine Anti Syphon Bottle trap from my basin, and purchased an identical one from Screwfix. This is the item. http://www.mcalpineplumbing.com/1-188-anti-syphon-bottle-trap.html?id=943 But, I had to return it because I couldn't...
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    Blocked sink - removal of Mcalpine straight through trap

    One of my kids has put something down the plug hole of our bathroom sink but flatly denies doing so! Therefore I have no idea what it is and it is not visible. I thought it would be a straightforward removal of u bend to remove whatever is lodged there but it's a Mcalpine straight through...
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    Help with plugging waste pipe?

    Firstly I'm not a plumber so apologies in advanced. I've got a waste pipe that goes through some cupboards in my kitchen. There's a hot water pipe above it, so I guess it's for a dishwasher or something, but we haven't got anything connected to it. There's never been anything plugged in...
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    Fixing for waste from washer

    Hi, not sure if this post is in the right place but here it is anyway: I'm a complete novice when it comes to plumbing so bear with me. I recently moved house and I am trying to connect the waste pipe from the washer under my sink but apparently I needed a part called a 'long nose...
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    Cast Iron Boss for 40mm waste

    Hi All. Apologies if this has been asked previously. I have searched for days but cannot find the exact answer. I am installing a new shower room downstairs and need to connect the water waste (40mm) from the shower and basin. There is a 90mm cast iron soil stack right outside so this seems the...
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    Mcalpine ARB-1

    Has anyone had experience of fitting the Mcalpine ARB-1 if so my questions are. 1. Are they very successful. 2. Can they be Incorporated in the Mcalpine flexi WC connector, and if so how and where. All help with this one would be much appreciated.
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