Trying to replace the cold and hot water compression flexi pipes (with isolator valves) in the bathroom basin. The new ones are 15mm x 1/2" x 300mm which seems to match the length of the old ones (fitted by previous house owner). I'm finding it very difficult to replace the cold pipe without putting a kink in it. The hot water one seems to be ok - see photo (although the angles is still fairly tight). Is it best to replace the old olives with new ones. I'm not sure if I should try and go for longer flexi versions - 500 mm to try and avoid the tight angles (not sure if this would work or not).
Basin Tap Flexi Pipe - Tight Angles
- Thread starter bobsy12
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Get bent isolators and then separate flexis with female caps each end.
Flat Faced Male Angled Isolating Valve
This flat-face valve provides a flat face for flexible hoses with swivel nuts. This protects the hose washer from damage and prevents leaks. Also available in 1/2" (code 31424) and 3/8" (code 53270) sizes.Straight valves also available (code 95064) and (code 38483).
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Just out of interest, why change the ones that are there, they seem fine, WRAS approved and good quality?
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The nearest one in the photo is 1 of the new ones. The cold water pipe is the one I'm struggling to replace due to the kink. I'll try 1 of those angled valves to see if I can get a better fit.
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