Quick plumbing question

Sui · 30 Dec 2018 at 21:43

Hi folks,

Ordered a new tap to fit tomorrow which comes with "2 x ½" BSP female flexible braided hose" which I are 36cms in length each.

The current set-up is as follows (tap copper pipe - flexi hose - pipework), the distance between the top of the cupboard and the fixed copper pipe is > 36cms. Is there a way to connect these braided hoses to the flexi-hoses already in place, or do I just need to buy longer hoses?

Many thanks, and a Happy New Year to you all!

FlyingFish · 31 Dec 2018 at 07:20

You can connect them together with a short piece of copper pipe. Not the prettiest solution, but will do the job.

R.C.Anderson · 1 Jan 2019 at 22:23

From what I can see, I would say you either could buy longer flexi tails for your taps, or put something like this into the end of the flexi you currently have, and ten attach your new flexi pipes between those and the new tap. It's not the prettiest of solutions, but will be amongst the easiest, as it means you won't need to change anything before the isolation valve.

ChroniC · 1 Jan 2019 at 23:20

Cut the copper pipe and stick one of these on the end.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/male-cou...MI-pez8tvN3wIVkeR3Ch01jwaeEAQYASABEgKXBfD_BwE

Alternatively you need something like this, I just can't find one with exact size fittings

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bush-x/98427

psd99 · 7 Jan 2019 at 09:28

get something like this to remove those bolts

https://www.screwfix.com/p/monument-tools-monobloc-spanner-set-5-pieces/6057h#_=p

gosh who set the tap connection up that way!? so lazy.