Kitchen Tap Help

BUFF

shiraz99 said:

BUFF said:

those solid copper tails probably screw into the existing tap base. The flexible hose looks to be fitted with push-fit fittings (perhaps John Guest).

Yeah, I noticed that too. You could in theory recuse the sold tails without much hassle

& assuming same size inlet/thread on new tap as old 

devofash

BUFF said:

those solid copper tails probably screw into the existing tap base. The flexible hose looks to be fitted with push-fit fittings (perhaps John Guest).

So in theory I can screw them into the new tap?

BUFF

In theory, if the new tap uses exactly the same size/thread of fittings (but they do vary between manufacturers) as old & if they are in good condition, yes .

shiraz99

devofash said:

BUFF said:

those solid copper tails probably screw into the existing tap base. The flexible hose looks to be fitted with push-fit fittings (perhaps John Guest).

So in theory I can screw them into the new tap?

Possibly, you'd need to check they're the correct sized thread. I've not see those flexi pipes before with that type of elbow on the end.

Must be a braided version of this - https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-flexible-elbow-15mm-x-x-300mm-2-pack/46675

devofash

shiraz99 said:

devofash said:

BUFF said:

those solid copper tails probably screw into the existing tap base. The flexible hose looks to be fitted with push-fit fittings (perhaps John Guest).

So in theory I can screw them into the new tap?

Possibly, you'd need to check they're the correct sized thread. I've not see those flexi pipes before with that type of elbow on the end.

Must be a braided version of this - https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-flexible-elbow-15mm-x-x-300mm-2-pack/46675

So what are my options?

Extend copper pipe and get rid of elbow, how can I extend, do I need to sholder? Can I use this https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-plastic-push-fit-equal-90-elbow-15mm/97179

Is there a way to connect the elbow one with flexible hose that the new tap comes with?

BUFF

Have you chosen your new tap & therefore do you know what type/size of connectors/tails it comes with/requires? That would be my starting point.

devofash

BUFF said:

Have you chosen your new tap & therefore do you know what type/size of connectors/tails it comes with/requires? That would be my starting point.

Most likely : 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/swirl-cascade-dual-lever-kitchen-mono-mixer-tap-chrome/470pg

https://www.screwfix.com/p/swirl-isobel-dual-lever-kitchen-mono-mixer-tap-chrome/740pg

BUFF

So, according to the links both come with braided flexis but doesn't say how long they are (nor the size of connection into the body of the tap). If you are lucky they may be long enough to go straight to the service valves or your existing solid tails may fit the new tap body connection.
Worst comes to the worst you can probably buy extended length flexis with the necessary connections.

FreeBear

devofash said:

shiraz99 said:

devofash said:

BUFF said:

those solid copper tails probably screw into the existing tap base. The flexible hose looks to be fitted with push-fit fittings (perhaps John Guest).

So in theory I can screw them into the new tap?

Possibly, you'd need to check they're the correct sized thread. I've not see those flexi pipes before with that type of elbow on the end.

Must be a braided version of this - https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-flexible-elbow-15mm-x-x-300mm-2-pack/46675

So what are my options?

Extend copper pipe and get rid of elbow, how can I extend, do I need to sholder? Can I use this https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-plastic-push-fit-equal-90-elbow-15mm/97179

Is there a way to connect the elbow one with flexible hose that the new tap comes with?

Personally, I dislike the push-fit fittings for a number of reasons. I'd recommend using standard compression fittings.. A backing nut plus olive will screw straight on to your existing isolation valve, and then you'd want a straight or angled coupler.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-compression-cap-nut-15mm/60219

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-compression-olives-15mm-20-pack/69557

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-compression-adapting-male-coupler-15mm-x/69358 - You could use the olive & nut from this on the other end of a short length of copper pipe to attach to the isolation valve.

devofash

BUFF said:

So, according to the links both come with braided flexis but doesn't say how long they are (nor the size of connection into the body of the tap). If you are lucky they may be long enough to go straight to the service valves or your existing solid tails may fit the new tap body connection.
Worst comes to the worst you can probably buy extended length flexis with the necessary connections.

It's got some details when you click more info. 
I'll go and buy it, hopefully it will be long enough.
Thanks.