How do I work out which pipe kit fits my sink?

Start by matching the kit to the number of bowls you have, there are Sauber kits specifically for 1, 1.5 and 2 bowl kitchen sinks, and hansgrohe offers single and double bowl waste kits. If you have a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink, the Sauber Pipe Kit for 1.5 Bowl will give the correct connections and traps. Also check whether you need an overflow or separate waste for each bowl, as that affects whether you need a single or double waste kit.

What is the difference between a sink waste kit and a flexible braid hose pack, and when would you use each?

A waste kit, like the Sauber or hansgrohe waste kits, connects the sink to the drain and includes traps and any bowl-to-bowl branching, while flexible braid hose packs (Insignia) are supply hoses that connect your mixer or valves to the water supply. Use a waste kit whenever you need to route waste water from the bowl to the soil pipe, and use braided hoses when you need flexible supply runs of defined lengths such as 800mm, 600mm or 150mm. you'd fit a hansgrohe single bowl waste kit to a single-bowl sink and an Insignia 800mm hose from the stopcock to a tall kitchen mixer.

Why would you buy a pipe shroud for a freestanding bath shower mixer?

A pipe shroud, such as the Architeckt Pipe Shrouds for Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer, conceals the supply pipes where they meet the floor or bath, giving a neater, finished look and protecting the pipework from scuffs. If you have a freestanding mixer standing on the bathroom floor, the shroud hides the gap and any joins, so the installation looks intentionally designed rather than exposed. It's particularly helpful in contemporary bathrooms where clean lines and visible chrome finishes matter.

How do I choose the right hose length from the Insignia flexible braid hose packs?

Measure the straight-line distance from the valve or stopcock to the connection point on the mixer, then allow a little slack for movement and access. Insignia packs are offered in common lengths such as 800mm, 600mm and a short 150mm, so an under-sink mixer with the valve directly beneath might use 150mm, while a tall deck-mounted tap with the valve set back could need 800mm. If you're replacing an existing hose, matching the original length is a simple and reliable approach.

Are branded waste kits like hansgrohe worth the extra cost compared with economy kits such as Sauber?

Branded kits from hansgrohe often match the manufacturer's fittings and finishes and can offer a reassuring fit and finish if you're using hansgrohe taps or sinks, which is why they sit at a higher price point. Sauber kits are competitively priced and designed to suit standard 1, 1.5 and 2 bowl sinks, making them a sensible, cost-effective option for many replacements or installations. If you want exact brand compatibility and a polished match with premium taps, a hansgrohe kit makes sense; for reliable everyday performance and value, a Sauber kit is perfectly suitable.

Pipe Fittings

Our range of pipe fittings covers all types of pipe connections such as kitchen sink wastes, Insignia shower cabin flexible pipes and pipe shrouds for freestanding bath shower mixers. It’s the one stop shop for all of your pipe fitting needs, allowing you to connect different water-using devices to clean or waste water outlets anywhere in your home.

Sauber Pipe Kit for 1.5 Bowl Kitchen Sinks

4.9

20 ratings

£29.95 inc
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Sauber Pipe Kit for 1 Bowl Kitchen Sinks

4.8

10 ratings

£29.95 inc
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Sauber Pipe Kit for 2 Bowl Kitchen Sinks

4.9

16 ratings

£29.95 inc
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Pipe Fittings

Sauber Pipe Kit for 1.5 Bowl Kitchen Sinks

Sauber Pipe Kit for 1 Bowl Kitchen Sinks

Sauber Pipe Kit for 2 Bowl Kitchen Sinks

Architeckt Pipe Shrouds for Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer

hansgrohe Double Bowl Kitchen Sink Waste Kit - 43922800

Insignia Flexible Braid Hose Pack 4 800 & 600mm

Insignia Flexible Braid Hose Pack 2 800 & 600mm

Insignia Flexible Braid Hose Pack 1 - 800mm

Insignia Flexible Braid Hose Pack 3 800 & 600mm

Insignia Flexible Braid Hose Pack 5 - 800mm & 150mm

hansgrohe Single Bowl Kitchen Sink Waste Kit - 43921800