What is the BILKA downpipe with a length of 1 m used for?

The one-meter BILKA element serves as a short intermediate or supplementary section in the downpipe line. The official catalog designates it as a downpipe connector with a length of 1000 mm, and Shopify offers it as "Downpipe / 1m." It is suitable between two elbows when offsetting from the eaves, for finishing a vertical dimension, or for connecting whole sections. It should not be ordered independently without checking the diameter and other connections.

With which system is the BILKA 1 m downpipe with a diameter of 90 or 100 mm combined?

A diameter of 90 mm is used only in the 125/90 system, while a diameter of 100 mm is used in the 150/100 system. The number 125 or 150 refers to the gutter and gutter elements, while 90 or 100 indicates the pipe line. BILKA explicitly states that the combinations 125/100 and 150/90 are not compatible. Before ordering, the size of the funnel, elbows, brackets, and existing downpipe must be verified.

How many variants of the BILKA 1 m downpipe are available in LATIVA?

Shopify contains 34 variants of the one-meter pipe, distributed between diameters 90 and 100 mm and finishes Matte, Gloss, and "Zinc." For example, 90 mm / Matte / RAL 8017 is SKU LT-1695, and 100 mm / Zinc is LT-1727. The color combinations are not exactly the same for both diameters, so selection should not be based solely on a sample. The order must specify diameter, finish, RAL, and exact SKU.

When is the BILKA 1 m downpipe more suitable than the main three-meter pipe?

The 1 m section is practical when a short vertical segment remains after measuring, when two elbows need to be connected, or when a whole three-meter pipe would create too much waste. The main pipe in the catalog is 3000 mm and usually forms the long straight sections. The quantity is determined for each downpipe separately, including the facade height, offset from the eaves, connections, and the final drainage element.

Is a bracket needed when connecting a BILKA 1 m downpipe to another section?

When joining two downpipe sections, the current BILKA installation guide requires a bracket at the connection area. This stabilizes the joint and keeps the pipes aligned vertically. Additional brackets are placed according to the total height, facade, and applicable edition of the instructions. The one-meter section should not hang only between elbows if the geometry and load require wall support.

Can the BILKA 1 m downpipe be shortened with a flex tool?

Shortening with a flex or other abrasive disc is not allowed by BILKA. The manufacturer requires cold cutting with an appropriate tinsmith tool because local heating damages the protective layers around the cut. After adjustment, all shavings must be removed with a soft brush to prevent rust on the surface. Before cutting, the insertion depth into the adjacent element must be considered to avoid too short a connection.