This is a straightforward 2 metre length of 50mm rigid PVC pipe, stocked by WrekinWater for use in water softener and filter pipework, drain runs, and general plumbing installations. Whether you're plumbing in a new softener, extending an existing drain line, or need a spare length on hand for a repair, this pipe gives you a reliable, standard-diameter section to cut to size.
Technical specifications
| Diameter | 50mm outside diameter |
| Length | 2 metres |
| Material | Rigid PVC (PVC-U) |
| Use | Softener/filter pipework, drain and overflow runs, general plumbing |
| Colour | Grey/white |
| Ends | Plain, ready to cut and fit |
Symptoms that mean you need this part
- You're installing a new water softener or filter and need pipework for the drain or supply run
- You're extending, rerouting, or repositioning an existing softener drain line
- A section of your current pipework has cracked, split, or been damaged and needs replacing
- You'd like some spare 50mm pipe on hand for a plumbing job or future repair
Why it fails / why it matters
50mm PVC pipe is a common size used for softener and filter drain and overflow runs, where it needs to reliably carry backwash or brine discharge water away from the unit. Over time existing pipework can crack from movement, impact, or age, or simply need extending or rerouting when a softener is repositioned, which is where having a straightforward length of matching pipe on hand makes the job much easier.
Why buy this from WrekinWater
WrekinWater has supplied water softener and filter parts and pipework to more than 50,000 customers over 15 years from its base in Bettisfield, Shropshire, stocking products alongside components for Pentair Fleck, Autotrol, Clack, Kinetico and other major brands. As a UK-registered company (Company No. 11000488) rated Excellent on Trustpilot, it's a convenient single source for both the pipe and the parts your softener system needs.
How to fit it
- Measure the run you need and mark the pipe accordingly, allowing extra length for fittings
- Cut the pipe squarely using a fine-tooth saw or pipe cutter
- Deburr the cut edges inside and out so fittings seat properly and flow isn't restricted
- Dry-fit the pipe with your chosen fittings to check alignment before gluing
- Apply PVC solvent cement to the pipe and fitting as per the cement manufacturer's instructions, then push together and hold briefly
- Support the finished pipe run securely and check for leaks once the softener or filter is back in operation
50mm PVC Pipe - 2m length
