Monobloc tap tails

[fatpenguin]

I am in process of refitting my kitchen sink. The tap tails that have come with the sink (rigid not flexible) sit so close together there is no way I can use compression joints as hoped (no roome for the nut). I can't seem to replace the tails with flexibles as no-where has the right diameter and thread on the tap end (Abode tap). Does this mean using yorkshire fittings is my only hope ? (and then how do you protect the kitchen unit from the gas torch?) I'd hate to burn my nice new kitchen cabinet!

 

[Bahco]

Can you not cut the tails down a bit and then fit a flexi (Compression both ends)

 

[bathjobby]

I assume these are the standard tails i.e 8mm x 300mm length ? ensure they are firmly screwed into bottom of tap block and then simply bend them apart until you have enough room to affix joints. Its also easier if you cut one of the tails back so that the joints are not side by side but one above the other. Best bet (depending on your situation and arrangement of other plumbing) is also to put flexible tails on them that have 15mm connectors on other end.

 

[kevplumb]

and a couple of straight pushfits

 

[bathjobby]

Your the man Kev. Just done another set of static compressions; argh, although I've used pushfits before, haven't seen this one. Will save hours with both 1st and 2nd fix in future (if I can find them).

 

[kevplumb]

right click on the pic and select properties

or try here

 

[bathjobby]

Got ya, thanks. Just been there and found an even better flexi tail (must be new as didn't see it before). Its the same as your pic except on the 10mm end it has a male thread for screwing directly into the tap block and doing away with the fixed tails supplied, and less than £2 a pair.

 

[fatpenguin]

Cheers for all your advice - think I'm gonna try one of those fancy flexibles and if that does not work bend out the tails as suggested! Heres to having water back on !!

 

[andy_c_34]

Please can you post the item number and supplier's website.
What you describe is exactly what I want, but I can't find it on screwfix.com.

 

[ChrisR]

27936 FLEXIBLE TAP TAILS 10MM X 15MM PR 1 PAIR
£1.89
10 PAIR
£17.90
91351 FLEXIBLE TAP TAILS 12MM X 15MM PR 1 PAIR
£1.99
10 PAIR
£18.90



Oi think he means these. Also at bes.ltd.uk item eg 16282