Tiling a bathroom and fitted flexible hoses with valves resulted in the hoses not reaching the taps fitted to the sink. (possibly due to slightly
shorter hoses and sink further away from wall due to the tiles).
I need to make a small extension, maybe 5cm, to bridge the gap. (I cannot extend the copper pipe)
Is such a thing available off the shelf or else connectors, female 1/2 bespoke with seal and male to the hose that can be fitted to a length of copper
pipe.
would these work
http://www.intatec.co.uk/products/wall-extensions
By another pair of flexis and a 2 inch length of copper between the 2.
Why can you not extend the copper using push fits?
How long are the flexi's that you currently have?
Regards
David
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
By another pair of flexis and a 2 inch length of copper between the 2.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extension-DN15-Brass-Internal-Polygonal-Messing/dp/B019FZD6SI/ref=sr_1_42?ie=UTF8&qid=1509643236&sr=8-42&keywords
=tap%2Bextension&th=1
Something like this meets the original description.
Difficult to understand what the possibilities are without a picture - you might be able to add a small copper section with fittings?
Could you use an isolating valve to give the extra length. I always fit them as good practice for easy shut off.
You need to 2 no 1/2 x 15mm compression tap connectors, 2 no. 1/2 x 15mm compression male copper to irons , join these with the required length of
copper
These go on the taps
https://www.screwfix.com/p/p903sf-1-straight-tap-connector-15mm-x-/58294?tc=DT4&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Om9-Lmg1wIVXi0ZCh0f1g1cEAQYAi
ABEgI4NPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPKRyPy5oNcCFUqi7Qod-4QE-A
These go on the end of the flexis
https://www.screwfix.com/p/male-coupler-15mm-x-mm/69358?tc=DT4&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5MKTvbqg1wIVAs-yCh30ogUxEAQYASABEgLWnfD_BwE&
;gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CPvpsMG6oNcCFQOg7QodVBcIxg
[Edited on 2/11/17 by spudkey]
Thanks for all suggestions.
I do not want to remove the flexibility hoses as there is no way to turn off the water supply, stop cock handles do not turn.
Been in wickes during lunchtime and the tap adapter parts, as above post, have to be the way to go.
Do you have a water meter? If so, there should be a tap there to isolate the supply there, but you could really do with getting the stop cock sorted out - it might be the only emergency way of turning off the water in the event of a burst or leak later on.
quote:
Originally posted by geoff shep
Do you have a water meter? If so, there should be a tap there to isolate the supply there, but you could really do with getting the stop cock sorted out - it might be the only emergency way of turning off the water in the event of a burst or leak later on.
quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
Thanks for all suggestions.
I do not want to remove the flexibility hoses as there is no way to turn off the water supply, stop cock handles do not turn.
Been in wickes during lunchtime and the tap adapter parts, as above post, have to be the way to go.
