New Mixer Has Copper Tails. Can I Bend These?

[2point8ghiax]

My new kitchen mixer comes with screw in copper tail, 15mm I think.

I don't want to change them for flexis, as the bigger bore is needed for low pressure system. So that I can connect them to the pipes, can I bend these tails? Is there a method/ technique? Do I need to use a bending spring?

Many thanks

 

[kevplumb]

Is there a method/ technique?

yup slow long radius bends or they will kink

 

[doitall]

You have to bend them in place once they are fitted, so an external spring may be better.

 

[kevplumb]

could never get away with them on 15