McAlpine T13 1½″ (38 mm) Imperial Compression Ring
Product Description
The McAlpine T13 is a precision-engineered brass compression ring tailored for imperial (inch-scale) copper pipe fittings. It creates a secure, watertight seal when used with compatible compression fittings, ensuring reliable performance in waste and pipework installations.
Key Features
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Pipe Compatibility: Designed for 1½″ imperial copper or brass pipes
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Material: High-quality brass, ensuring strength and corrosion resistance
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Design Variants: Available with or without isolating sleeve (“T13‑ISO” version includes a blue plastic sleeve to prevent galvanic corrosion)
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Ring Profile: Tapered compression design provides a tight seal when secured by compression nut
Advantages
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Robust Seal: Brass construction delivers dependable leak-free connections
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Anti-Corrosion Option: T13‑ISO variant protects against electrolytic action in dissimilar metal joins
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Simple to Install: Slides directly onto pipe; compression fitting completes the seal—no soldering required
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Dual Sizing: Available in both 1¼″ and 1½″ versions for imperial plumbing versatility
Recommended Applications
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Copper Pipe Joints: Ideal for waste, trap, or valve connections using compression fittings
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Plumbing Maintenance & Repair: Suitable for replacing worn or corroded compression elements
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Galvanic Corrosion Prevention: Essential when joining copper to brass or similar-metal systems
Summary
The McAlpine T13 1½″ Compression Ring is a reliable, quality brass component for isoline compression plumbing. Opt for the T13‑ISO version if you require enhanced protection against corrosion in mixed-metal installations. Its precision profile ensures durable, leak-free performance in both residential and commercial plumbing work.
At GetPlumb, we strive to provide reliable and cost-effective delivery options to our customers. Please review our shipping policy below.
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Delivery Time: 2–4 working days
Shipping Cost: £0.00
📦 Standard Shipping (Weight-Based Rates)
For orders that do not qualify for free delivery, standard
shipping rates apply based on total cart weight.
- For cart weight between 0–2 kg, the shipping cost is £4.50 with a delivery time of 2–4 working days.
- For cart weight between 2–24 kg, the shipping cost is £9.99 with a delivery time of 2–4 working days.
- For cart weight between 24 kg and above, the shipping cost is £60 with a delivery time of 2–4 working days.
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- £7.99 is charged for every 3 items.
- The charge increases by £7.99 for each additional set of 3 items.
Examples:
- 1–3 items → £7.99
- 4–6 items → £15.98
- 7–9 items → £23.97
Delivery Time: 2–4 working days
📏 Large / Long Items (Length-Based Shipping)
For oversized items where the product length is 1.5 metres or more:
Conditions:
- Product length ≥ 1.5 m
- Cart weight ≤ 40 kg
Shipping Cost: £18.00 (flat rate)
Delivery Time: 2–4 working days
Collection from Store
Customers can also choose to collect their order from our store in
Reading, UK, at no additional charge. For any questions regarding shipping, please contact our support team at online@getplumb.co.uk.
