Fitting new taps - but flexible hoses/connector is too short! Help!

nobile

Hi

I am replacing an old monoblock type of mixer type with a new one.

However after connecting all the bits & pieces I note that the new flexible connecting pipes/hoses are 5cm short - they are the standard 30cm!!!


I cant use the existing flexible hose as they have a smaller connector/thread so I need new ones.

But I cant find 35cm anywhere!

Is there a way of buying something that will bridge the 5cm gap?

I thought I had done the hard part and removed the old one & connected the new tap together!! CURSES!!!

Heres a photo of my predicament!

http://tinypic.com/r/2zzuc8w/8

Ruski

At the risk of sounding obvious... Cut the copper and add 5cm of new pipe and a compression coupler?

Hth

Russ

southcoastrgi

you don't even need to cut the pipe, comp coupler where the other fitting is add a bit of copper & that fitting back on the flexi's job done

wallbash

add a service valve

southcoastrgi

wallbash wrote: »

add a service valve

good thinking batman :T

use that instead of the coupler

nobile

I'm a complete novice. Only attempted this job due to total lack of finances to get in a plumber. Dont understand any of the terminology etc.

I wouldnt dream of cutting copper/welding etc etc

So with this Service Valve, its just a matter of screwing in at both ends?? Whats the cheapest option? That or a Coupler?

Mankysteve

cutting copper is easy, just need a pipe cutter or even easier use plastic.
you can use push fit connectors no need to solder, or even use a spanner.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-pem0415w-straight-couplers-15mm-pack-of-10/89893
(you dont need to buy a pack of ten your local DIYshed will do singles)
there literally just push fit, they'll work with copper or plastic.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-isolating-valve-15mm-pack-of-5/25911 That what an isolation valve looks like this lets you turn the water off to the taps. I would recommend securing any pipe work with clamps
http://www.screwfix.com/p/talon-hinge-clip-15mm-pack-of-20/65456

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF8vOEatNvJUiXXJtDx-zA for all your plumbing needs.

wallbash

Mankysteve wrote: »

cutting copper is easy, just need a pipe cutter or even easier use plastic.
you can use push fit connectors no need to solder, or even use a spanner.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-pem0415w-straight-couplers-15mm-pack-of-10/89893
(you dont need to buy a pack of ten your local DIYshed will do singles)
there literally just push fit, they'll work with copper or plastic.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-isolating-valve-15mm-pack-of-5/25911 That what an isolation valve looks like this lets you turn the water off to the taps. I would recommend securing any pipe work with clamps
http://www.screwfix.com/p/talon-hinge-clip-15mm-pack-of-20/65456

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF8vOEatNvJUiXXJtDx-zA for all your plumbing needs.

Which simply means, use the suggested valve, just screws in , tools required a couple of spanners, no cutting , no mess. no worries.
Personally would not even bother with clamps, hozes are just going to hang there.
Easy cheap fix , which answers and solves your minor problem

nobile

Went to a couple of places to pick up suggested items. Showed the various plumbing shops the above image - they all suggested different fixes which I found confusing, usually involving buying various parts & pipe.

The flex hose only comes in 300mm so that was a pain when I thought I would just get a bigger length.

In the end, I just pushed the pipes up a bit, secured them to the wall & job done.

cyclonebri1

Get a longer hose say 600mm and put a loop in it. Once that bottom copper union is removed you will be very lucky to install a service valve without the whole lot being left in tension.