chrome pipe ?

[In2Minds]

anyone know where I can get 32mm chromed plastic waste pipe and 90' elbow for a w/c basin ?

thanks

[Merryterry]

I have been selling Plastic Waste pipe to Merchants for years and dont think there is anyone selling Chromed Plastic. Not enough call for it i expect.

Why not try stainless steel or copper? That is more readily aviailable.

[The Natural Philosopher]

It flakes off, is why.

Chrome is pretty brittle.

Its IS possible to electroplate plastic after treating with something to make it conductive - usually a graphite loaded solvent - but the results are never satisfactory.

If you want chrome pipe, buy steel or brass and get it chromed.

Plenty of places that specialize in vehicle customization and restoration will do this at remarkably low prices.

You can even solder and weld it all together and get the whole assembly chromed, if you want. Or brass or nickel plated. I rather like nickel.

Or how about using steel and getting zinc or cadmium plated on it and passivated it. That's a rich swirl of colors...

[Merryterry]

Or go to a local Plumbers Merchant and he will order you a length of CP Copper Pipe and the fittings. You may have to wait for a few days but readily available from Factors

[Ed Sirett]

A better than average plumbers' merchant or bathroom shop.

[Ed Sirett]

Chromed copper waste pipe is available though. It in the BES catalogue at least.

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[Andy Luckman (AJL Electronics)]

But you can't even POST the right way up, nor trim to context. Why would we expect your chroming to be any more professional?