McAlpine ST70SS85 Shallow Shower Tray Waste Trap for 70mm Hole

McAlpine ST70SS85 Shallow Shower Tray Waste Trap for 70mm Hole

Features

This genuine McAlpine shower tray waste trap is a premium, professional-grade drainage solution engineered specifically for tight, low-profile installations. Bearing the manufacturer part number ST70SS85, its primary selling point is an ultra-shallow 50mm overall trap height, making it ideal for low-level shower trays or restricted under-floor joist spaces. Designed to fit shower trays with a non-standard 70mm diameter outlet hole, this high-performance British-made trap features a stunning chrome-plated brass dome cover. Furthermore, it incorporates a removable internal storage cup for effortless cleaning and a 1.5″ (43mm) solvent weld outlet to ensure a completely leak-free connection to your waste line.

• Ultra-shallow 50mm overall trap height fits into incredibly tight under-floor spaces
• Genuine McAlpine professional plumbing hardware proudly manufactured in the UK
• Designed specifically for modern shower trays with a 70mm diameter outlet hole
• Premium chrome-plated brass dome cover delivers a sleek, high-end bathroom finish
• Removable insert tube and sediment cup easily catch hair to prevent pipe blockages
• Standard flange included to securely suit low-profile trays up to 22mm thick
• High-integrity 1.5″ (43mm) solvent weld outlet creates a permanently fused joint

Technical

• Brand: McAlpine
• Part Number: ST70SS85
• Overall Trap Height: 50mm (Ultra-Shallow Design)
• Tray Hole Compatibility: 70mm Diameter Outlet Hole
• Max Tray Thickness: 22mm (Using Included Standard Flange)
• Outlet Size: 1.5″ BSP / 43mm Outside Diameter (OD)
• Outlet Connection Type: Solvent Weld
• Dome Cover Material: Chrome-Plated Brass
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Details

Fitting a standard, deep shower waste beneath a modern low-profile tray is an absolute nightmare. Consequently, standard traps require deep under-floor excavation or awkward joist-notching just to clear the pipework. Therefore, you face extensive bathroom installation delays and structural headaches. Furthermore, hacking away at timber joists weakens your floor’s structural integrity. As a result, restricted floor voids lead to strained, poorly aligned fittings that inevitably crack. Consequently, this clunky setup creates hidden tracking leaks, ruining your lower-ceiling plasterboard and costing thousands in structural repairs.

Fortunately, installing this ultra-shallow McAlpine shower tray waste trap solves these restricted height headaches completely. Specifically, the compact 50mm body layout slides effortlessly into the shallowest floor voids without needing major structural alterations. Therefore, you bypass the need for lifting entire floorboards or altering joist frameworks. Additionally, the removable internal sediment cup makes clearing hair blockages quick and simple from above. Consequently, you get a highly reliable, low-profile, and permanently watertight installation that protects your home while keeping your shower draining perfectly.