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Pipe connection to drains

Selection criteria for pipe material and dimensions

Which pipe fits which drain?

When planning drainage systems, it is important to check which pipes can be connected to the drains being used. Depending on the pipe material used, different external diameters correspond to a given nominal diameter. For example, a plastic pipe with a nominal diameter (DN) of 70 has an external diameter (OD) of 75 mm. A cast iron pipe in DN 70, on the other hand, has an external OD of 78 mm due to its thicker wall thickness. Find out here what dimensions different drains have and what options are available for the respective pipe connection.

Options for connecting pipes to KESSEL drains

Here you can find an overview of the nominal sizes (DN) and external diameters (OD) of KESSEL drains, and discover which pipe types and connection methods are suitable for each pipe connection.

Polymer drains

Pipe connections

Nominal size DN 

Outer diameter OD (mm)

5050
7075
100110
125125
150160
  • Connection to plastic pipes (e.g. HT, KG) with the same OD and pipe sockets
  • Connection to cast iron pipes or similar using adapters
  • Welding to PE pipes is only possible with System 400 yard drains

Stainless steel drains

Pipe connections

Nominal size DN 

Outer diameter OD (mm)

7078
100110
150160
  • Connection to cast iron pipes in accordance with DIN 19522 
  • Connection to stainless steel pipes with matching diameters and wall thicknesses

Ecoguss drains

Pipe connections

Nominal size DN 

Outer diameter OD (mm)

5058
7078
8083
100110
  • Direct connection to cast iron and plastic pipes with the same OD 
  • Connection to pipes with different OD using adapters 
  • Dimensions of roof and parking deck drains made from Ecoguss: see plastic drains

Overview of pipe system dimensions in the KESSEL table

You can use our pipe system size chart to check which pipes can be connected to your drains. It lists the nominal sizes, external diameters and wall thicknesses of common pipe systems.

 

Go to the size chart