White 25mm ABS Aspirating Pipe Socket
£0.32 (inc VAT: £0.38)
Summary
The Plimat WHTMAI0250 is a white ABS socket designed specifically for aspirating smoke detection systems. This essential fitting facilitates the connection of two lengths of 25mm pipe, creating secure, leak-free joints when used with ABS solvent cement. The socket is a fundamental component in building robust pipe networks for air sampling systems.
Manufactured from high-quality Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), this socket is purpose-built for use with VESDA and other aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems. The clean white colour provides a discreet aesthetic option where visual appearance is important, offering an alternative to red pipework whilst maintaining the robust ABS construction that ensures exceptional durability, chemical resistance and impact strength across a wide temperature range from -40°C to 70°C.
Designed for professional installation, the socket features plain ends that are easily joined using ABS solvent cement, creating strong, reliable connections that exceed the strength of the pipe itself. This reliable fitting is manufactured under stringent quality control systems approved to BS EN ISO 9001, and tested and certified to EN 54-20 and EN 61386-1 standards, ensuring compliance with UK and European fire safety regulations. The white finish is ideal for installations where aesthetics are a priority, such as in commercial offices, retail environments, museums or other prestigious buildings where red pipework may be visually intrusive. The socket provides a simple, cost-effective method for joining 25mm pipe sections whilst maintaining the integrity of the air sampling network.
Features
- High-quality white ABS construction for superior durability and discreet aesthetics
- Designed for connecting two lengths of 25mm diameter pipe
- Exceptional impact resistance and toughness from -40°C to 70°C
- Outstanding chemical resistance to acids, alkalis and aggressive chemicals
- Lightweight design for easy handling and installation
- Simple jointing using ABS solvent cement for fast, reliable connections
- Creates joints stronger than the pipe itself when correctly made
- Compatible with all major brands of low-pressure aspirating smoke detection systems
- Manufactured under BS EN ISO 9001 quality control system
- Tested and certified to EN 54-20 and EN 61386-1 standards
- Robust polymer material resists accidental damage during installation
- Homogenous material with good chemical resistance and high impact strength
- Easy to joint with minimal specialist training required
- Suitable for VESDA, FAAST, ICAM and other ASD systems
- Ideal for applications where aesthetics are important
FAQ
What is the purpose of the WHTMAI0250 socket?
The WHTMAI0250 is a plain socket designed to join two lengths of 25mm pipe in aspirating smoke detection systems. It provides a secure, permanent connection between pipe sections, creating a leak-free joint when properly installed with ABS solvent cement. The socket is essential for building the pipe networks that transport air samples from protected areas to the detector.
Which pipe sizes is this socket compatible with?
The WHTMAI0250 is designed specifically for 25mm diameter ABS pipe used in aspirating smoke detection systems. It connects two pieces of pipe of the same 25mm diameter, creating a secure joint in the air sampling network.
Which aspirating smoke detection systems can this socket be used with?
The WHTMAI0250 is compatible with all major brands of low-pressure aspirating smoke detection systems, including VESDA, FAAST, ICAM and other leading ASD manufacturers. The socket meets the industry standards required for these systems and is designed specifically for aspirating pipe networks.
What material is the socket made from and why?
The socket is manufactured from white ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic. ABS is chosen for its superior physical properties including excellent tensile strength, chemical resistance, impact toughness, weatherability and heat stability. The material is homogenous with good chemical resistance and high impact strength, performing reliably across temperatures from -40°C to 70°C and providing exceptional resistance to accidental damage.
How do I install this socket?
The socket is installed using ABS solvent cement welding. The process involves cutting the pipe ends squarely, removing all burrs, abrading both the pipe ends and the socket interior, cleaning with MEK cleaner, then applying ABS solvent cement before pushing the pipes fully into both ends of the socket. When correctly made, these joints are stronger than the pipe itself. It is recommended that joints are left to cure for 24 hours wherever possible.
Why choose white sockets instead of red sockets?
Whilst red is the standard colour for aspirating smoke detection pipes and fittings to identify them as part of a fire detection system, white fittings are available to accommodate aesthetic requirements. White pipework and fittings are ideal for installations in commercial offices, retail environments, museums, prestigious buildings or any location where the visual appearance is important and red components may be too visually intrusive. The white socket offers the same performance characteristics as red fittings whilst providing a more discreet appearance.
What standards does this socket comply with?
The WHTMAI0250 is manufactured under a stringent quality control system approved to BS EN ISO 9001. The product is tested and certified to EN 54-20 (fire detection and fire alarm systems – aspirating smoke detectors) and EN 61386-1 standards, ensuring full compliance with UK and European fire safety regulations.
Can this socket be used in harsh or extreme environments?
Yes, the ABS material provides excellent chemical resistance to a wide range of acids, alkalis and aggressive chemicals. The socket maintains its impact strength and toughness across temperatures from -40°C to 70°C, making it suitable for demanding environments including cold stores, industrial facilities and outdoor applications. The socket’s robust construction provides exceptional resistance to accidental damage during installation and operation.
What is the difference between a socket and a socket union?
A plain socket (like the WHTMAI0250) creates a permanent connection between two pipe sections using solvent cement. Once joined, the pipes cannot be easily separated. A socket union, on the other hand, allows pipes to be joined with the ability to separate them later for maintenance, providing a clean break point in the system. Plain sockets are used for permanent connections, whilst unions are typically used where periodic dismantling may be required.
How many sockets are needed for a typical installation?
The number of sockets required depends on the length and complexity of the pipe network. Sockets are needed wherever two pipe sections meet to create a continuous run. For a typical installation, multiple sockets will be required to join the pipe lengths together to create the complete air sampling network. The specific number should be determined during the system design phase.
Specifications
- Product Code: WHTMAI0250
- Alternative Code: PIP-002-W (Xtralis equivalent)
- Product Type: Plain socket/jointing socket
- Application: Aspirating smoke detection systems
- Pipe Connection Size: 25mm diameter
- Material: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- Colour: White
- Connection Type: Plain socket (both ends)
- Joining Method: ABS solvent cement welding
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 70°C
- Material Specific Gravity: 1.04
- Quality Standards: BS EN ISO 9001
- Product Standards: EN 54-20, EN 61386-1
- Design Standards: BS5839, BS6266
- Fire Rating: HB (UL 94)
- Halogen Content: < 0.00001%
- System Compatibility: All major low-pressure ASD systems (VESDA, FAAST, ICAM)
- Connection Method: Solvent cement (permanent)