Connecting tap tails to isolation valve

[Anthony B]

Trying to install a tap in my kitchen I'm a complete DIY Novice, I've cut the copper pipes and fitted isolation valves on.

The tap tails I got with the tap are 400mm in length which are way too big, smallest I can find is 300mm so I went and got them but then realised I couldn't fit them onto the isolation valves

What would I need to connect them? Worse case I can use the bigger tails for now

These are the tap tails that came with the taps

Here's the new ones

 

[HERTS P&D]

Here you are:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tesla-br...VCFXTCh3Q4wOeEAQYBSABEgLuVvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Andy

 

[muggles]

You need a short length of copper pipe, and another nut & olive which presumably came with the isolation valve when you bought it

 

[Anthony B]

You need a short length of copper pipe, and another nut & olive which presumably came with the isolation valve when you bought it

Ive spare copper pipe but I don't really want to add anymore after the isolation valve as I'll struggle to get the tap to slot in.

Tbh I wished they did 100mm flexible tap tails

 

[Anthony B]

Here you are:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tesla-br...VCFXTCh3Q4wOeEAQYBSABEgLuVvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Andy

Typical none instore

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Before you go much further, bear in mind those flexi's need to be fitted correctly, trying to cram too long a flexi in, with the result it is twisted, kinked, knotted or under any strain, will probably result in premature failure, and a flood. If the copper supplies are too long, cut them back to suit.

 

[dilalio]

Here you are:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tesla-br...VCFXTCh3Q4wOeEAQYBSABEgLuVvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Andy

Not in this instance mate... OP bought shorter flexis that have a nut and olive, not a cap.

 

[Anthony B]

So is there a way to connect it to the isolation valve I've found these in the garage.

 

[Anthony B]

I can't really cut the copper pipes back anymore

 

[lostinthelight]

If you know someone with a lathe, one sharp end of the valve can be turned flat which is handy if room is at a premium. If you do modify, make sure its flattened on the outlet side if the valve is directional.
Of course it depends on the flexie end type as well

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Might be better off replacing the flexis and valves with something like this, https://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-connector-with-valve-15mm-x-x-300mm/3558g (Check the threaded end is suitable for your taps.) Using a compression fitting as male iron may work, but I'd personally rather do the job properly.

 

[Madrab]

If it's a normal tap tail flexi pipe with a female end fitting to the ISO then use a flat file and file the end of the ISO valve so the edge doesn't bite the rubber washer, they're brass so they file flat easily.

If the flexi's are too long then pig tail them so it effectively shortens the length without stressing the pipe.

 

[Anthony B]

You can see the amount of room I've got to play with. I'm just using the old 400mm tap tails which don't look great.

If this doesn't work I'm not sure what to do as the cold feed is still too high

 

[HERTS P&D]

Do yourself a favour and call out a plumber.

Andy

 

[denso13]

I wouldn't be bothering with iso valves there anyway. The main stopcock is just out of shot (you had a previous thread about the taps).