I'm about to refit a kitchen. 99% of the plumbing is no problem but things seem to have changed since I last plumbed in a tap (about 20 years ago). The new tap I have is a mixer and has two tails of copper pipe fitted (15mm). I presume that I need a couple of 15mm flexible tap connectors to join these to the water supply and I'd prefer to use the Speedfit type rather than compression fittings. I've never used flexible tap connectors before - would I be correct in assuming that these simply come with Speedfit connectors at both ends? (I know that sounds like a daft question but I really don't know). Also, some connectors are specified as 15mm x 1/2" and some as 15mm x 3/4". Can someone explain the difference? Thanks, Phil
The tails attached to the mixer are usually fairly easily bent, so you shouldn't need flexible hoses. You can connect your straight push-fit connectors directly between the tap tails and your pipework (or use compression fittings). BB
The only reason I need the flexi connectors is because of an access problem, so I have to go that way Looking through the Speedfit range I can only see a 300mm flexi connector with valve - presumably that's what I need? Phil
If that's the case you need something like this http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=91009&id=88980 Don't buy flexible tap connectors, as they are designed so that one end fits to a BSP threaded tap tail. BB
Just to complicate matters, you might be interested in items 27936 & 91351. These are flexible tap connectors, but which screw <u>directly</u> into your tap after the existing copper tails are unscrewed. Most kitchen mixer/monobloc taps have 'unscrewable' tails.
Thanks all - I've gone with the flexible connectors with valves as it saves aggro later when changing tap washers. I am indebted to you all for your advice. Cheers Phil
Sometimes when you change a monoblock kitchen tap it is easier to use flexible hoses, if you use the copper tails supplied cut 1/2" off the ends so a speadfit fitting is not damaged by sharp edge, use isolating valves so if you have a leak you dont have to rush upstairs to turn off the hot valve.
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