The new fittings come in four diameters – 66.7, 76.1, 88.9 and 108mm and include couplings, elbows, tees and reducers, making a total of 84 new products. The large diameter copper fittings also have a smaller cubic volume than competitors’ products which means that, although they are the same fitting diameter, they can be installed in smaller areas.

Geberit has long been a leader in providing copper press connection system. Combining reliability and strength, Geberit’s Mapress copper range importantly also ticks all the right boxes when it comes to the environment – copper is 100% recyclable and is one of the few fully sustainable metals. In addition, the product is cost effective and lightweight and has proven itself time and time again as the leading choice of today’s contractors.

Geberit’s new large diameter copper fittings, like all Mapress fittings, use Geberit’s simple press connection system. Another advantage of Geberit’s copper fittings is that, unlike other manufacturers’, Geberit’s pressing collars are useable across the entire Mapress range, so existing collars from the Mapress carbon steel and stainless steel range can be used with the new copper fittings. Geberit collars also do not require any lubrication.

Pressfitting although a relatively new method of jointing, is fast becoming the preferred method with typical reduction in installation time of up to 50% when compared to traditional threaded steel jointing systems. This is largely due to the fact that no hot works are needed, allowing several tradesmen to work at the same time.

Pressfitting also does not require the use of sealants, tapes, fluxes or solder (or hot works permit) and is therefore much cleaner, and safer to use.

For further information about Mapress large diameter copper fittings or any Geberit products, visit www.geberit.co.uk/press or call 01622 717 811.