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- Flexi tails or flexible tap connectors often require connecting to a 15mm supply pipe, but it is not always clear what type of fitting you should connect them to, this should help understand which fitting to use. Brought to you by www.ultimatehan...
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Finally, a plumbing lesson I understand! Thanks
Watched so many of your videos, you're easily the best person on RUclips for explaining in layman's terms. No bullshit just what you want when you're looking for the information needed. Many thanks subscribed
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Oh sugar I think I just got a Chinese flexi tail, thanks, imagine dismantling the taps and having no idea. You just saved me a lot of pain, heartache and frustration!
Thank goodness. A video that actually explained the whole thing in straight forward English! Thank you UH
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This video is excellent as it cleared my doubts about fitting flexi's to the mains, we all have to learn something new now and then, I worked in engineering all my working life and had doubts, failure may have been costly ! ty
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Thank you for this very clear and close up video of the flexi tails.
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Explained simply and easily, this is how all DIY videos should be. Thanks for posting.
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If only all videos were so clear and concise. Brill!
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thanks. i work at selco and i work in the plumbing section and i always get asked about this stuff so now i have some more knowledge :)
Thank you very much. Completely solved the 'what do I connect this to' issue.
Cheers mate least complicated video on RUclips
Thanks, there is a newer video here, which uses some better connectors-
ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html&t
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Your a very nice chap and good at explaining,the problem is avoid these if possible,there are a lot of people who have used these several years ago and have come back to the house with a burst the flexi hoses become porous after time if there’s a small leak or even condensation they wither go back to either pex pipe or copper.
I agree, but with most modern taps, these are the only option.
A mate of mine had a burst flexi and it made a right mess of the whole house!
I prefer traditional hot and cold taps, then you can pipe them up with copper pipe and tap connectors 👍
Hi everyone, i bought new kraan for kitchen and when i try to connect Flexi tails with the water pipe its too small, old one is size 12 and new one is size 15. Different size. My question is it have connector or something tips ? I am newbie. Thx
Are you in the UK?
Netherlands
You've helped me out so many times. Thank you!
Recommend using 15mm x 1/2 conex (compression) male irons on flexi pipes. Sometimes balafix's cut into the washers. Also water regs require a isolation point at EVERY draw off. If using bristan copper tails, never use compression as the copper is thin and cheap just collapses. Use plastic, or soldered connections
thank you this is useful info!
Thinking that those Flexi Tails bought that are on eBay with the wrong thread size might be for that 'North American market' compression fitting Market, where they also do their own thing , here in Southern Ireland we actually kept the old imperial system going so you can get the likes of 1/2" and 3/4 " rather than 15mm and 22mm, we use Imperial to Metric compression adapter's here for a pastime , ( as you know in the likes of chemical and pharmaceutical Industry things get more that sketchy what with B.S.P and the North American... National Pipe Thread...N.P.T. and even today some trades people can't square that circle in their heads, historically same was never squared by so many countries post WW 11, might have been because of big brother Uncle Sam became the go to lad for supplies of that stuff around the Globe )... Great upload...
Yes, you are probably right. NPT is not very common in the UK, although I ended up with some stainless-steel NPT needle valves - in my garage 🤔
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You just saved me alot of time and hassle. Thank you
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Spot on, I was about to connect to an isolation valve and you have answered my question. I was concerned that the plastic seal inside the flexipipe only sits right on the edge of the isolation valve mating surface. I was expecting a fitting with a flat mating surface or at least more contact area. Thanks
Thank you! Just what we needed to know.
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Exactly the answer I required for my new Lidl mixer tap. Thanks. It is a bit ironic that I am experienced in the installation all kinds of compression fitting stuff but wasn't sure about this. I suppose every operation has its first time.
You are welcome. There seems to be a better alternative now though, as pointed out by Jonathan Wright- www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-adaptors-15mm-x-2-pack/2665r
They look really great but I need to put a couple of isolation valves in so will stick with that. Thanks.
Thank you so much. Just what I needed.
You are welcome, however there is a newer video here, that might be more help
ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html&t
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In regards to the compression fitting type tails from my bath taps, can I connect this straight on to plastic JG plastic pipe under my bath that I have installed or would I be best transitioning to copper to connect them up.
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You can connect them directly to the JG pipe- just make certain that you use pipe inserts.
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Ultimate Handyman Au thanks for the quick reply, I’ve literally redone my bathroom and hot and cold water system to new from your channel.
I have all the inserts here ready to go.
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Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the other videos you published as well. Top!
Nikolay Stoynov
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Thanks this is really helpful, However I have a threaded flexibtail (that came with a nut and olive) that I need to connect to an existing isolation valve thread. I can't for the life of me work out how to do it, I expect I need to buy something to convert the threaded end of the isolation valve into plain pipe or new flexi tails ?
this helped me, I was replacing stupid hot and cold taps to single mixer on my bathrooms basin.
Thanks fella your a legend mate straight to the point. Good man 👍
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Thanks for this great tutorial - handy tip on using a spare compression nut! We have individual hot and cold taps leading to a separate mixer spout in a 3 hole setup bath. I checked the fittings beneath the bath today and noticed the brass on one tap had turned completely black. Is this level of corrosion/tarnishing normal, or do you think the flexi tail connection is weeping? Heard you can use Fernox LS-X to seal weeping joints, is it worth running some this around each nut? Appreciate your advice, cheers!
If the nut has turned black, it’s probably weeping and the water has turned to mould. I once had a similar problem in my bathroom, and there was a huge piece of black slime running down the pipe.
I’d take a good luck at the flexi tails, they deteriorate over time. If they are older than 10 years old, I would seriously consider replacing them. I replaced a basin tap a few weeks back , and the flexi tails had started to fray and were sharp. I’m sire that if they had been left there would have been a burst flexi one day in future. ruclips.net/video/5TXaWJVbKlM/видео.html&t
The Fernox sealer should work, but it’s worth checking the condition of the flexi’s 👍
As a side note, I used to work in a chemical plant and there was a register of all flexi’s on site. They had to inspected periodically to ensure they were fit for purpose!
Hi, the flexi's look fine, no sign of deterioration, and the nut on them looks okay. No slime visible, all bone dry. I've never seen brass go like this before, it looks like somebody spray painted the entire thing with matt black paint. Unless it's weeping from the what i assume is a ceramic washer? Or because it's closer to the external wall that might have condensation on it? Very strange. Will let you know if i find out what it is. Thanks again for your reply, keep up the great channel!
Oops: re my questions of a few moments ago... I've since watched one of your other v-good videos: "How to use PTFE tape" - and realise you say don't need PTFE on compression fittings/threads (but can try it if the fitting is weeping.). Thanks. Hmmm now off to decide which new kitchen tap to buy - but it won't be one from ebay due to possible probs you outline here. I'll go for a WRAS approved one.
housecash yeah , go for a German or British brand...but stay away from bristan easy-fit. Beware ! !
Clearly explained, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks. Exactly what I needed.
I'm puzzled to know why some idiot claims that you are racist for commenting that some Chinese tails will not have the correct thread. It's a completely proper thing to say.
Sometimes I do get some odd comments LOL
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Exactly what I was looking for. Lifesaver thank you !👍
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Hi, I was under the impression that you should not use a compression (male) directly into the female end of the flexi, as the washer contact area is considerably reduced by the fact that the male compression end has an internal chamfer?
I'll have a look when I get chance. It was a British gas plumber that told me to use them!
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Keith's right - you _should_ use tap tail adapters, www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-adaptors-15mm-x-2-pack/2665r or www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/Flexible+Connectors/sd2807/Tap+Tail+Adaptors/p14081
But nobody does. You should though, because the chamfer for the olive can definitely sometimes knacker the washer.
Thanks Jonathan, I'll get some of these when I get chance. My original video is 7 years old and I don't recall these being available back then.
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Useful as we bought a spray tap from ALDI that came with flexi's. Looks like I need to buy some European flexi's hoses as those supplied were made in China.
+dynamopinkdog Thanks for the comment ;-)
Very useful, thanks for taking the time
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Hi - I'm just about to install a new tap, but used a solder ring 15mm to 1/2' male adaptor.
Just a question - how tight would you tighten the 1/2' adapter into the hose ? The one you're showing seems to have a fibrous washer, while my hoses have a black washer, which I suppose is rubber. I immagine that if you over-tigten, you can damage the washer seal ?
Thanks, and nice demo by the way.
+cielobuio
The rubber washers are normally better to be honest. As you rightly point out you do not want to over tighten it so if you nip it finger tight, then give it quarter to half a turn with a spanner it should be fine. Obviously just check it afterwards for leaks etc.
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Can I apply Teflon tape and Megaloc on that tiny male end that you screw into the bottom of your faucet base? The bigger end I attached to a shutoff valve, but I would like to know about the tiny male tip ( the tiny end with the threads and the rubber washer bands on the unthreaded part/ the part you are holding in your hand at 0:09) The first time when I connected the bottom to a shutoff valve, it was leaking from the top male part connected to the faucet because I noticed it had come unscrewed somehow after I connected all the other parts and had to take everything back a loose.
No, I would not do that.
The small end relies on O rings to make the seal. Sometimes there is one and sometimes two O rings. It looks like yours might be damaged and need replacing.
@@ultimatehandyman oops too late already done! I read on Google that both Teflon and megaloc both are not bonders or glues, so it had a male threaded post so I went for it! They can be removed. If still leaking, I will buy new hoses or get a refund. If it works, I will keep the faucet. My hoses somehow spun loose while I was tightening the other end that has the rotating tip, but the hoses are so stiff that they would not tighten while attatched to the shutoff valves even though that end has a rotating tip. People were complaining that no matter how tight they got the hoses, they leaked!!! Maybe they are cheaply made? I will find out the results later tonight....😳
thanks, now I understand, I must have done this 30 years ago on old taps, do I remember? No. No doubt mine will be chinese as you warn but at least I can proceed now.
It is not a good idea to thread a half inch bsp female thread onto an isolating valve. The isolating valve has a tapered end designed for an olive. This end could cut into the washer causing a leak. Far better to use a short piece of pipe out of the isolating valve and fit a 15mm to half inch bsp male adapter. This fitting has a much broader flat end. Less chance of damaging the fitting
Never seen that happen, again, armchair "Expert"
I fixed one only last week that had split the washer.
Børma
I wanted to fit a pair of flexible tap connectors on to some isolating valves and also didn't think it was good to do this because of the taper. After doing a bit of searching I found that screwfix sell flexible tap adapters specifically for this purpose. It's basically an extension piece which you fit into the valve as you would a pipe but it has a threaded end for the tap connector with a flat face so as to give a good seal.
Nick Collins You get special "flexi tail adapters" which are about 3 quid for a pair. One end is smooth 15mm and goes into the isolation valve and the other end is threaded, with a flat end...
Nice video. Thanks. Can you connect the compression connector side of the flexi-hose to a female connector? I have tried to connect to an elbow-female side to flexi-hose male side (just taking the nut and olive off). But it is leaking. Any idea how to do that properly?
This video should help, it's the updated version-
ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html&t
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I want to remove the female type of flexi and just cap it temporarily can i remove the flexi and screw on a blank end onto the compression fitting?
Thanks, thats cleared up my confusion!
+Carolyn Walker
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nice vid. but arnt you suppose to use an olive for every compression fitting you use? you only used it for the male compression joint.
Maybe a daft question, but where do you get a spanner to fit the other end of the flexihose? I’ve just bought a mixer tap and where the flexihose connects is to deep to get a spanner in to tighten it to the mixer tap.
Some manufacturers say that you only need to tighten the tap end by hand, as there are two sealing "O rings", if you still have the instructions I would check.
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Ultimate Handyman the instructions just say tighten firmly. They don’t say with or without a spanner. I’ve just hand tightened them and will be fitting it shortly so we’ll see how it goes
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There's a newer video here, which might help - ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html&t
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Nice video it was helpful.
If you use a compression fitting do you have to seal it with teflon tape or did you not do that b/c the fitting was like a sharkbite? :/ Sorry, I'm in the U.S. so the language may not translate!! Thanks for the video though, helped quite a bit. :)
No, you don't need PTFE tape on compression fittings, as the olive (called a ferrule in the US) creates the seal.
The flexi tail's have a rubber sealing washer, but there is a better type of isolation valve available for this purpose, which can be seen in this video- ruclips.net/video/vJmbPRVYuJY/видео.html
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I need to fit an elbow compression fitting to fit onto the flexi hose, should I use a tapered male or a normal one.
Where did you get that fitting from? I keep seeing ones that are male to female but I need both ends with the male screw bit like you showed. Thanks
This video will probably be more help- ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html
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why is one of the metal nozzle longer when you buy these in pack of 2?
thanks man learned what i was looking for
thanks very useful and youre right about ebay because i had the problem you have described
thanks, this cleared up my misunderstanding
+Mark Chambers
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When fitting tap tails to isolation valves do i apply ptfe tape.
No, there is no need, as it has a washer to make the seal 👍
Updated video here- ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html&t
Nice one mate.
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You can now get flat faced isolation valves, which are much better. I used them in this video-
ruclips.net/video/UzjS2QpUMBw/видео.html
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Very useful video, thanks
I am fitting flexi tails to a Franke Ascona tap how tight should the tails be tightened can i use hand tightening or should i use a pair of grips?
Normally at the tap end, you can just tighten them by hand, as they have O rings to make the seal. I normally give them a really gentle nip with grips though, to be certain.
There is an updated version of this video here, which might be useful-
ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html&t
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the flexpipe i have is a female fitting. but the problem is that im going from two taps to mono-bloc so not enough copper pipe to new fixing site. would it be possible to use another flexpipe as extention or do i just pipe to the new tap siite.
Perfect video, thanks!
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Does the compression fitting fit in any type of pipes ? And why do some pipes require soldering .
Yes, compression fittings can be used on copper or plastic pipes (with the insert)
ruclips.net/video/KOxZE4zL6rE/видео.html&t
Copper pipes can be soldered, it is down to personal preference if solder/compression or push fit fittings are used to join the pipe.
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@@ultimatehandyman Thank you so much for the information
Thanks. Very helpful :)
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I need to plumb my dishwasher into pipes from 4 metres away can it work regaurding the dishwasher out pipe?, what can I do with extending that?
thanks for your reply. been useful
thank you very much for the tip buddy!
Thankyou very much, answered my question
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Do these compression nuts mean flaring copper is obsolete now?
No, they still flare some copper pipes, but it is not something I have ever done.
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Anybody know why some tap flexis have a single o ring while other have 2 o rings... and are the two flexi types interchangeable?
Great stuff. Very helpful. Ta!
Brilliant - thank you!
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The original flexitail failed and it has 2 o rings on it , but the replacement i bought has only 1 o ring on the flexitail. Is this still compatible? I am guessing the flexitail with the 2 o rings would be more water tight?
I'm not sure, but have seen both types.
I'd try and get one with two O rings to be on the safe side.
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great vid..i put in 2 new tails but do i need to clean them at all before screwing them on? worried now....
I would not worry about it ;-)
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Ultimate Handyman thanx thats put my mind at ease...keep up the good work
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I bought a Grohe basin mixer tap but it came with a thinner flexi pipes than used in UK. Can I use some kind od adapter to resolve the problem?
I'd take it to the plumbers merchants and get new flexi tails to be honest. I do not know of any such adapters.
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@@ultimatehandyman Hi, Thank you for taking time to reply. I've found elsewhere that adapters exist (12 to 15mm) and are widely available for around £4. EU taps are fitted with 12mm flexi's.
Hi, when fitting our flexi tap tails, they get very bent due to the height between the pipes and the sink only being 200mm and the flexi tail is 300mm. Are they okay to be bent a lot? As I cannot find any pipes shorter then 300mm. Thank you,
They are not designed to be bent a lot, but as long as the tails are not kinking they should be ok (or you could shorten the pipework perhaps?)
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thanks mate fantastic tutorial really helped..bilco
Help! I bought 2 flexible pipes that have that skinny m10 end for kitchen taps but my taps are a bigger(maybe 1/2") male end. Can I buy something to adapt them?? I need it to look like the wider bit of that first one at both ends
I don't think you can get reducers for them. Its probably best to take the tails back and exchange them for the correct ones.
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all done! Thank you!
Viv Sinnott
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How tight do you recommend tightening these after hand tightening to prevent the threaded end of the compression fitting from over digging into the sealing washer?
As tight as possible using my fingers, then 1/4 of a turn with a spanner.
They now sell these, which are better, as there is less chance of damaging the sealing washer- www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-adaptors-15mm-x-2-pack/2665r
How was this water tight at the cut?
What time in the video please?
Can you use flexi tails to connect a radiator to the water in and outlets?
No, I don't think they are rated for constant hot water, they would also look terrible!
Don't use compression fittings use a 1/2" BSP x 15mm fitting compression fittings will cut the washer over time.
I have made a new version of this video (link is in the description, card and also the end screen) ruclips.net/video/OuOdkjMLFKA/видео.html
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I have tried to fit the connector via olive and nut to my chrome wash pipes and it is just too loose. Tap instructions say not to use a spanner to tighten, is it lying to me?
I'm afraid you will not compress the olive without using a couple of spanners, the instructions must be wrong
Have gray connection under sink bathroom which leaks help
It sounds like it could be the waste pipe, you might be able to tighten the union nuts-ruclips.net/video/fV70BLL0ZAk/видео.html
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What do I do if there is already a female compression fitting on my pipe?
You can fit either a compression isolation valve or a straight compression fitting, then use one of the tap tail adapters.
I got a 3 way compression joint can i fit the flexi tail to one of them ?
you should also mention not to overtighten when fixing to an iso or a compression straight as they can cut into the rubbers and destroy them, you can get "straight Bushes" basically a compression straigh with a flatter contact point instead of the "point" on isos and compression straights
Hi, I'm just lookin for flexi tail what you are holding in time 0:17? Where could I buy it? Was in BQ, Screwfix... nothing. Please help.
Tomas R
They seem to sell loads of different ones at screwfix, for example these- bit.ly/1IeaqyK
You just need to find the correct ones for your particular tap (sometimes it's a good idea to take the tap into the local branch)
***** Think he means the female connector, which is exactly what brought me here, even my local plumbers merchants doesn't sell female flexi tail pipes. All Screwfix/b+Q sell are male adapters which require cutting copper pipes. I already have all the pipes/isolators but can't get hold of a female pipe to replace my leaking one. Ebay seems the only place.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10mm-x-1-2-BSP-Fitting-Basin-Monobloc-Mixer-Tap-Connector-Flexi-Hose-Pipe-Tails-/171733621328
Good video
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I thought yer, yer, yer and then you said imported taps have a different thread and you'll have to change the flexi hose. That's why cheap taps are a nightmare to put on. Cheers.
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How do you connect a flexi tail to plastic pipe? Is there a JG thingy?
You can get John Guest Flexi's- you just need to get the correct one- fave.co/2p5sD3R
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hi guys anybody know where i can get a flexi pipe with 10mm to the tap and a female 15mm to isolater valve tried b&q, wickes, homebase, ?
raymond hodson did you ever solve this problem? Was it a 1/2 inch BSP to the isolator?
hi can you screw these straight onto a 15mm isolating valve an just remove the nut and olive
+Roy Kirkham
Yes, you can do that ;-)
Ultimate Handyman could you do a video one that. ..
What's the difference between isolation valves ...is one "better made ie Full bore pegler.
Any one ...have in info or experience with different types of valves ??
Thanks Chaz.
This is not correct. The end with the rubber washer does NOT tighten on to a compression gland. It is only meant to fit into a BSP parallel thread. The compression gland will cut the rubber and may or may not work.
The threads on an isolation valve are parallel BSP, as are the threads on a compression fitting, however, I agree that the end will cut into the washer. There are now much better alternatives, such as Flexi tap tail adaptors, and even flat-faced isolation valves. (video coming soon)
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I bought a new kitchen tap from Aldi last week. When I screw the flexi tail onto the compression fitting to both the hot and the cold both leak. I can't tighten it any further as it seems to be right up against the middle of the compression fitting. Its almost as if it is too deep for the compression fitting. Anyone know how I can fix this without calling out a plumber? It seems it should be straightforward enough but its not tight enough so water is coming out of the flexi tail. Its very annoying
+Adrian Jowitt
Are the olives copper or brass? were they tight when you slid them onto the pipes?
Have you seen this- ruclips.net/video/KOxZE4zL6rE/видео.html
+Ultimate Handyman After I posted this I took a look and they hadn't added any washers. Anyway a quick run to Screwfix £1.59 for 20 flexi hose half inch washers and its sorted in less than 3 minutes!! I can't believe they didn't add washers!!
+Adrian Jowitt
Glad you fixed it ;-)
+Ultimate Handyman watching your video helped me as it made me think a bit more about what was wrong. I've watched more of your vids and they are really useful
+Adrian Jowitt I'm glad you find them useful ;-)Thanks for the comments
What do you do if your new monobloc kitchen tap flexi tails are male and also the hot and cold pipe ends are both male?
+Ryan Golds
1:37 should cover that.
You might have to use a small piece of pipe to go from the male at the feed end.
Hi can any one give me advise into which fittings to get ,I have 15mm copper pipe connected to an elbow going onto a flexi hose which is Connected on a sink and I would like to take elbow off and use connections to both sink then onto a shower in 15mm ,can any one help me with this please
You should be able to replace the elbow with a compression equal Tee - example on this page-
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/how-to/joining-pipes/compression-fittings
Ultimate Handyman thanks for tip much appreciated cheers John
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