monoblock flexible tails 500mm

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by pr1970uk, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. pr1970uk

    pr1970uk New Member

  2. Captain Leaky

    Captain Leaky New Member

    Why do you need a 500mm hose? You can always join them!
     
  3. HOTDOG ø

    HOTDOG ø Active Member

    Check the tap tail size - they vary too. Most merchants will stock 300mm tap tails and you can then extend them with pipe etc. Or contact the manufacturer of the tap. ..and be careful next time!
     
  4. Mr Ian

    Mr Ian New Member

    The 500mm ones I bought the other day from SCREWFIX! might do the trick
     
  5. pr1970uk

    pr1970uk New Member

    Hi

    I cant join them because the monoblock is 330mm high and there isnt room inside the tap to allow you to join two together.
    And the reason I didnt buy a 500mm from SCREWFIX is that they dont sell monoblock tails that long, only normal flex hoses.

    thanks

    Paul
     
  6. pr1970uk

    pr1970uk New Member

    Hotdog, thanks. I might consider the pipe extension idea if i cant find tails long enough,
    Unfortunatly they arrived like this 4months ago and have only just been fitted.
     
  7. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    Unfortunately they arrived like this 4months ago and have only just been fitted.



    Ah yes, there a right pain those dam 4 month warranty's!
     
  8. pr1970uk

    pr1970uk New Member

    right sarcy bunch on here arnt you.

    gotta fit this by tomorrow, if i wait for a replacement on warranty i`ll be waiting a week.
     
  9. Mr Ian

    Mr Ian New Member

    Fair point about the 300mm monoblocs - my mistake. BES will have them, otherwise can't you use a nipple??
     
  10. HOTDOG ø

    HOTDOG ø Active Member

    right sarcy bunch on here arnt you.


    Yup! :)
     
  11. pr1970uk

    pr1970uk New Member

    ok thanks Mr.Ian, I`ll have a look on there.

    Dont think a nipple would work because of the tight space.

    its one of these taps
    http://www.bathroomheaven.com/uploads/Horizotall.jpg

    The connectors are right up inside the tap so space is only enough for the 10mm end to go.
     
  12. Burt Ralph Hughey

    Burt Ralph Hughey New Member

    ok thanks Mr.Ian, I`ll have a look on there.

    Dont think a nipple would work because of the tight
    space.

    its one of these taps
    http://www.bathroomheaven.com/uploads/Horizotall.jpg

    The connectors are right up inside the tap so space
    is only enough for the 10mm end to go.

    I realise this may well be a dopey question (and I'll probably get slated) , but if the flexi tap tails go right up inside - how do you tighten them up enough to be watertight ?
     
  13. Captain Leaky

    Captain Leaky New Member

    They only need hand tightening. A common fault is people trying to over-tighten them and twisting the tails.
     
  14. Burt Ralph Hughey

    Burt Ralph Hughey New Member

    Thanks v. much for that ,


    Buuuuurt !!!
     
  15. strappy

    strappy New Member

  16. strappy

    strappy New Member

    Forgot to add that they'll probably be able to cut the crimps from yours and refit the ends to the new hose.
    For my Merc I had PTFE lined with ss braiding and they re-used the original fittings and it was about a metre in length,all for £6
     

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