1/2 in tapered fitting

[nigelad]

Hi
I am trying to find a 15mm to 1/2" tap fitting compression elbow.
The only one I could find in the local shed has a 1/2' tapered end.
What is the tapered end for?
Will this do the job with PTFE on the threads?
Thanks for any help
nigel

 

[Whitespirit66]

http://www.bes.co.uk/ (part no. 9033)



http://www.partridgeshadleigh.co.uk...tap-connector-elbow-15mm-x-12-bsp-p-2005.html

 

[nigelad]

Cheers - but my mistake.
That's got a female 1/2" tap connector on it, and so do the M12 flexible tails my tap comes with. So I need a male 1/2" tap connector.

Out of interest, what are those tapered ones for?

 

[TicklyT]

You won't find a tap connector with a male thread 'coz tap connectors have female threads.

15mm X 1/2" BSP elbows should be easy enough to find though.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/76710/Plumbing/Compression-Fittings/Conex-Male-Elbow-402-15mm-x

Tapered fittings would normally fit into the sockets on iron pipe.

 

[nigelad]

I said female connector cos the threaded bit was inside, not sticking out - like your pic.
Now I know what tapered is for.
Thanks