Monobloc Flexi Hose

[CAULEY1]

I have got a leak on one of these hoses but all my local plumbing merchants (includng B&Q) only sell 300mm ones. I need longer ones.

Can anyone offer any assistance on how to help this plumbing novice.

Can I connect two sorts of different pipes together to reach the distance?

Can I order longer ones online anywhere? They must be available somewhere but I cant find them.

Thanks very much

 

[seco services]

can you not extend the copper supply pipes

 

[wiggikins]

Toolstation do them, 500,900&1000mm long if that's any help!

 

[CAULEY1]

I have no idea how to extend the copper pipes.

Are you sure Toolstation do monobloc hoses at this length?

 

[Blasphemous]

I am assuming from your statement...

I have no idea how to extend the copper pipes.

that you have little or no plumbing skills. That being the case then I suggest that the 'easy' way for 'you' to extend the copper pipes is as follows:

Determine the size of your existing supply pipe (probably 15mm or 1/2 inch).
Buy a length of Copper pipe the same diameter as your existing pipe ie 15mm.
Buy one or two (if you extending more than one pipe), Straight Push-Fit Connectors. Again 15mm if pipe is 15mm or 1/2 inch.
Buy a Copper Pipe Cutter.
Go back home.
Turn off the water (you may require further clarification on this if you are cutting into the HOT supply as well).
Cut into the existing pipe (or pipes) using the pipe cutter NOT a hacksaw!
Fit the Straight Push-Fit connector to the end of the pipe/pipes by simply pushing it/them onto the pipe/pipes.
Cut your new copper pipe the the desired length using a Pipe Cutter.
Push this into the other end of the Push-Fit Connector.

You have now extended the pipework.

'We' would do things differently but I think that's the easiest way for you to extend pipework.

PIPE CUTTER:

or the one below if the existing pipework is close to a wall or access is limited:
PIPE CUTTER:

COPPER PIPE:

PUSHFIT CONNECTOR:

 

[CAULEY1]

Cheers for that. Your noddy notes are perfect.

I'll give this a try.

 

[spacethegas]

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• spacethegas
• 26 Jul 2008
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