How to connect flexible tap connectors 2019 | flexi tap tails

Flexible tap connectors are not always simple to connect to pipes, as they often come with a ½ BSP male or female threaded end, people often connect these directly to a 15mm compression fitting or a 15mm isolation valve, but now there are much better options, such as flexible tap tail connectors or flat-faced isolation valves. This video shows how to use flexi tap tail connectors or flat-faced isolation valves.
You can see some videos where I have recently used flexi tap tail adaptors and flat-faced isolation valves here-
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[@jamespayne430]

I'd just like to say thankyou so much for this clear video, I bought a tap off amazon with no adapters and didn't know how to connect properly to pipes ( I had a female end on flexible pipe) and I wasn't overly sure how to proceed. I did the steps you followed ( bought adapters from Tool station, I used some ptsfe tape too), all connected and working plus no leaks and more importantly no expensive plumber costs.

[@stevenking6550]

After a complete botch job from a “Handy Man” and simply investigating his errors, this video put me in the right direction, ordered the bits, took me about 45 mins to remove his botch job and fit new flexi tails and flat faced isolators.. top job… great vid… no more leaks.

[@drdonvito1]

You sir are a life saver, so thoroughly explained. Great ideas that have allowed me to understand how to fix my basin taps. Thank you so much

[@CC.330]

Great video thank you for the simple explanation and demo, I have bought a couple of the flat facing isolating valves because of this, I would never have known the potential problem with the older style!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@petrolbeatsev6308]

Great video. As a DIYer doing my bathroom and toilet I only recently discovered flat faced isolation valves to connect up to the tap flexi hoses. Interesting I couldn't source from B&Q or Wickes but Tool Station were able to assist and the tap instructions never mentioned them! A compression isolation valve will fit but won't be as reliable and could destroy the rubber washer. A recent leaking washing machine at my mothers turned out to be a saddle tap the builder had fitted which failed. Had to cut the pipe and fit an in line tap. You live and learn.

[@davewhite4907]

Thanks Chez for the video. And Alan and yourself for pointing out that these fittings existed. I never knew. We live and learn.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Elconbrioso]

Thanks for this presentation. Good to find someone who knows what they're talking about . There are a lot of merchants wouldn't know their BSP from their elbow - seriously. My background is carpentry, but I actually enjoy the occasional spot of plumbing.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@dadsinoz]

Another intriguing video :) dad is exactly the same with his tools, he's a maintenance electrician at Cardiff Uni Hospital and every day comes home with something new. "It was going to waste" or "I might need this" Mum is so used to it now. His shed is absolutely ram packed with everything and anything. Was going to buy a flexi and the uproar was insane. "I've got 20 odd flexis in the shed! Never buy something, check with me first" lol

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have stuff stored that I've had for 20 years and never used, but it will come in useful one day 😂 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@adriancahill1642]

I found this upload almost by accident but the information given here and the suggestion to fit an isolation valve MEANT I WAS ABLE TO CONNECT A GROHE TAP TO EXISTING HOT AND COLD SUPPLY WHEN I HAD NO IDEA HOW I WAS GOING TO GET THE FLEXI-TAIL TO FIT. I was unable to get a flat isolation valve locally so had to use the standard isolation valves. Thanks for posting, you saved my installation and I have now got the tap on securely.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@johngreen8693]

Great video - thanks! I usually do these things by logic/ what I dismantle but those couple of lessons are really useful for a basin replacement I am doing.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jasonwong974]

Thanks! I’m going to be changing my first tap in the next week or so and wasn’t sure what to do with the current copper pipe fittings. This has helped a lot! Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@grahamhillson1294]

This info was exactly what I was looking for as I was concerned about using normal compression fitting to attach a flexible hose. This video shows that I can do this but that there is a better way, which I will use if I can find the fittings

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comments 👍

[@Fisherman-xx8sg]

Another great video full of useful tips, I’m in the process of fitting two bathrooms and will definitely be using those tail adaptors you demonstrated, top guy, top tips 👍👍👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@DavidMoralee]

Flat faced isolation value, is what I was looking for. I've had leaks using the normal isolation value, in the past. Many thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Tasty115]

Just wanted to thank you for your excellent video all about flexi tails and how to use/connect them…properly!! I’m a keen DIYer with basic plumbing knowledge, just fitting a new shower and needed to use flexi hoses - your video has helped me out no end. You Sir, are a legend and have helped me out no end 🙏 you even name-checked the viewer who recommended the flat-faced isolation values…and even a short “on-the-job” video of using the adapters!!! Keep up the great work, I will definitely be following you and sharing links to your videos/channel - thank you again 👍😉

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad that the videos help 👍 Thanks for the comment and happy new year 👍

[@maxlambda7859]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome! Thanks for the comment

[@Secretdriftgt]

Been through loads of videos looking for tips,yours was by far the best.thanks alot.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it helped Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@nickcollins7568]

I had some leftover tail pieces from some thermostatic radiator valves I fitted as the tail piece was the same as the old valve. I found these tail pieces were ideal for use in fitting a new pair of taps. I was able to put one end into the isolation valve whilst leaving a flat edge for the tap tail to thread into.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@koffibanan3099]

Interesting video! Thanks for keeping us updated of the exciting evolutions in the plumbing world :) Seriously, where else would a DIY'er get this kind of info. In the stores they'll tell you anything to get rid of you/make you buy something, or they simply lack the knowledge. Thanks a lot as always for all the info you put out! btw, in Belgium it's sunny and warm, although quite windy as well. Excellent sailing weather!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I wish it was sunny here 😉 You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@loc4725]

I didn't know you could get flatfaced fittings now. Thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have not know about them for long myself ;-)

[@alemgas]

Flexes legionella risk,you got advice from British gas plumber that's risky

[@CKSiu88]

I had a leaking tail to the isolation valve. I was so closed to change the flexi tail but after watching your video I realised its the washer that got cut into. Bought the adapters and washers from Toolstation and changed both connections in less than 10mins. Problem solved and less than 6 quid spent. Thanks for such great video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@ExtremeShez]

Thanks Kelvin's that useful too mate.

[@Pete.Ty1]

I had no idea these fittings existed. Thanks to yourself and Alan for a very informative video. Best wishes Pete.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Pete, Thanks for the comment 👍

[@adzthewise]

Years later and still super helpful! Thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@lazylad9064]

Making it easier for us amateur diyers by producing easier fittings. Thanks for video a bit of new knowledge is a good thing👍👍👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@neutralcorner5950]

Excellent video! Very clear & well rounded with answers to a number of questions on flexi tap connector world. Thanks for the help 😊 👍🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrjonnydz]

Thanks so much for this. I was trying to figure out how to best fit flexi hose to isolating valve and this video was exactly what i was trying to imagine.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it helped 👍

[@jeffsauer5056]

Thank you for the awesome information you provide! Gettin ready to do my kitchen tap that leaks slightly from the tap. Crawled under after coming home excited to finally fix it with the new one to discover the hose fittings are different on the copper plumbing and wont fit the ones on the tap! Well now I couldnt do that today because I do not have the proper parts and glad I watched your video so I better understand what I need to get for adapters! Frustrating to think I was going to slap it in and have to wait now to make another trip for the parts. Thank you! The older we get the more we develop patience!! House wad built in 1900 and farmers owned it so lots of rigging and so on as farmers tend to use what they have laying around Lol!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I used to work on a farm, so I know what it's like 😂 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ashy1423]

Thanks for this, always clear and precise information and instructions.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@itsallmakebelieve9151]

Huge help. Thank you very much. Got my tap and new tools and adapters coming from Screwfix later this week.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@davep6054]

Great video - thanks! I used to just attach flexi tails direct to isolation valve/equal tee etc but this definitely seems more robust. For info I checked a few had fitted over the years and none are leaking that were fitted directly.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@learicketts2489]

Hi this video is really helpful as it’s exactly what I’m looking for to help me with my plumbing of new sink ! I’ve been stuck on this for weeks , so thanks for your demonstration! 👍🏾

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@learicketts2489]

Ultimate Handyman hi may I ask you a question in relation to this please how do you get the nuts off the end of the flexi pipes ? As that’s what I’m joining together with the islolation valve . Thanks 😊

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@learicketts2489 You don't remove the nuts from the flexi pipes, they are not designed to be removed from the flexi's

[@learicketts2489]

Ultimate Handyman oh lol 😂 you can tell I’m learning on the job ! It’s my first time at attempting any type plumbing work!! I’m a woman I live with my daughter & I’ve redecorated our whole kitchen during lockdown tiling the lot etc ! The hot pipe doesn’t have the correct fittings on it so I’ve learned that I could by pass it by connecting the two flexi pipes together the old & new with an islolation valve . As I have removed a sink with pillar taps & replaced with mono block tap & one & half bowel sink ! Just doing plumbing now then traps ! So your advice was much needed! 👍🏾 Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@learicketts2489 Glad you got there in the end ;-) Thanks for the update

[@asianhawk069]

Really appreciate your videos. Very helpful and honest reviews. thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@roybatty2030]

I’ve filed the ends flat on compression fittings, wasn’t aware you could get flat faced pieces - thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad I could help! 👍

[@TIAGroup]

Awesome video, did my first job today! thank you!

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it helped!

[@richardballinger517]

Just looking at a flexi tail tap I'm about to fit. I have the isolation valves for use with olives and looking at the end was thinking the same thing re not flat so I thought I'd have a look on youtube to see if there were particular fittings for this type of connection. Thank you for answering my question. Good video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@AntPDC]

Great video as usual, thank you. I've installed a bidet seat over this weekend and found that hand-tightening the flexi tails was inadequate and had to nip-up the tails with a spanner both at the T connector and the flexi pipe female terminations. I also made the mistake of leaving a stubborn olive in situ, hoping that tightening up the compression nut would be OK. BIG mistake, so I've ordered an olive remover. Lessons learned! Interestingly, I noticed that a male flexi pipe tail connects to the female flexi types and can be joined to make a longer run. I doubt this is good practice, particularly since the male tail does not have flat ends. Needs must in the short term at least...

[@richarddavies6428]

thank you very interesting and explaining what these fittings are for helps alot

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@modvs1]

Lubing the rubber seal in the braid helps to prevent twisting the braid when tightening up. Found that out the hard way!

[@ahmed0akbar]

You really covered everything. THANKS

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@alann8117]

I went into buildbase in Lincoln and asked for fittings to go onto female tails. The guy there said he had never seen anything like that. All plumbers just go straight onto iso valves. I said the ends are not designed for that. He looked confused. So went to tool station and found the male tail adaptors in your video and did a proper job. Shows most trades men don't even do it right.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure how long the flat-faced valves have been around for, I think the tap tail adaptors have only been out a couple of years. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@terrynunn3268]

You can file the face of the iso down so it becomes flat, cheaper and quicker than going to get a flat face iso. Saved me a few times that trick!

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@JUNK4UCREW]

Thanks very useful. I've been fitting flexis straight to normal isolation values for years. No leaks yet touch wood

[@ultimatehandyman]

Me too, but the flat face isolators and tap tail adaptors are much better. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Aliens4world]

Ultimate Handyman mine started leaking now? So whats the solution without changing isolation valve??

[@kevm7751]

Brilliant advice. Exactly what I needed.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@lukasg6254]

Thanks! I was just wondering what is the best way to connect these. Great explanation.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@r.d.1991]

Thanks for this, good info here. All the best. 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@blueducktrading]

This video is an absolute god send. Thanks.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@boxingday11]

Great advice as ever, best regards,Carl.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@RameshPatel-ph3ie]

thanks for your useful tips,well appreciated

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the tips help 👍

[@alastairstewart5527]

Great video, you can also now get these in push fit flavour.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@ajb08]

Awesome video, found it very helpful !!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@saadaslam5552]

Really great video Simple and informative

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Ploggy.]

Great video again thanks for posting 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@marcheathrow8930]

Excellent work,thank you.

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment

[@martinhanson3528]

Fantastic, the exact information I needed thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

I've lost count of the amount of money you have saved me matey. Lots of jobs I've done myself and saved getting out a tradesman. Thank you sir!!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the videos help, thank you for watching them 😉 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ianmackenzie686]

Ditto

[@democracyforall]

Can you connect the other end to a pvc pipe?

[@GadgetRebel]

Excellent information thank you.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@TCSC47]

Thanks. Helpful video. At 5:20 you quite rightly recommend RTFI with regard to being told to connect up the part being shown, finger tight. However when I tightened the joint that the instructions recommended finger tight, it leaked! So I had to nip it carefully with a small spanner anyway. Clearly my finger tight is not as finger tight as the instruction writer.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Some instructions are really unclear. Speedfit makes a flexible tap connector, push-fit on the pipe, and nut on the tap end. The instructions say no tools required 😂 Thanks for the comment

[@dilligaf2386]

Good to know about the flat end service value

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, they are great! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

Those tap tail adapters solved my problem I didn’t know that they existed 😂

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad the video helped Thanks for the comment 👍

[@sshaunss]

Cheers I’m going from what looks like plastic pipes with metal inside to flexi so I’ll be getting two of these valves

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@Wonkabar007]

My mixer tap came with short copper tails, so I used flexihose with compression ends to connect it to copper pipes top and bottom under the sink, I opened up the isolation valve and after about 30seconds, the flexihose compression end on the tap tails blew off! the missus said I should've had the taps open when opening the isolation valve, to let the air in the pipes out, I reconnected the flexi pipe and left the tap on this time, and all seems ok at the moment.

[@ultimatehandyman]

When my missus tells me how to do something, I normally pass the job onto her 😉 Seriously though, I'm sure it will be fine Thanks for the comment 👍

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

Bullshits. I am a professional plumber. It doesn't matter if the taps are open or not. If it blew off the olive wasn't good, was missing or you just didn't tighten enough the compression fitting.

[@tehranboys3525]

very perfect lesson so tnx

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@owenbutcher1954]

Thank Again Always Interesting

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@martinveck9416]

Great Video as always! What do you think about using a Fibre or Poly washer on the flexi connector? Also have you done a video on fitting non return valves on mixer taps? Often I find that when replacing an existing mixer and fitting a check valve the flexi tails end up being to Long and kinking.

[@ultimatehandyman]

There should be a rubber seal in the flexi tail, I would not use another washer, as this can cause leaks. I've not done a video on fitting non-return valves on a mixer tap, sorry. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Sunshine-qg7ju]

Thanks for all the useful advice. Do you need to use an olive when putting a 3/8" tail adapter into your isolation valve? Better still could I keep the tails from a relatively new tap and use them instead of the supplied 3/8" tails? Thanks in advance for your thoughts

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, you will need an olive for a 3/8 tap tail adapter. You can use the original flexi tails, as long as they are relatively new. I would never use flexi tails that are over 5 years old though, as I have seen them burst and flood houses! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@JackJack-lg7ct]

Good information thank you ultimate handyman

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jessanugoli8883]

Hi great video many thanks it has been really helpful. Just looking into which isolation valve to buy and do I need a standard one or a full bore for a tap? Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

A standard one should be fine for a kitchen tap or basin tap, but full bore is better for a bath tap. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi mate, sound advise as usual, those flat faced brass ends look the part, will look for them in future, thanks, all the best,Stuart uk.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, they are great ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@KCECC-ActiveHealthyAgeing]

Thanks. Good instructions

[@ultimatehandyman]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment

[@richardm9550]

Love the videos, very informative as always. I wanted to use full bore isolation valves because of low pressure indirect feed but have so far found it impossible to get a full bore flat face isolation valve. Even BES don't stock them. What I have done is take a standard isolation valve and just run one end over a 400 grit followed by 1000 diamond stone just to give me a flat face and better seal and less risk of damaging the washer. Very easy to do in a couple of minutes and a diamond stone is usually nice and flat. Have you though about covering the different sizes and terms used to describe flexi tails. Some refer to 15mm X 10mm X 300mm where others refer to M10 threads. I see that bore sizes vary wildly as well, so as narrow as 6.7 mm and doing up to 9.8mm with a 10mm thread. I guess for indirect feeds, the bigger the bore the better? Keep up the great work.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Flexi tails can be a real nightmare, hopefully they will be supplied with the new tap- unless they are a standard size such as 1/2" BSP etc. I installed a waterfall tap made in China once, god only knows what the flexi tails were, but they would not fit anything that I had. Good idea flattening the full bore valves ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@Alex-kq9oi]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks. My kitchen tap blew the swivel arm out last night so that's going in the bin! I'm fitting a new tap this weekend. Do I need to use olives with the isolator adapters?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, if you are using the adaptors you need olives in the isolation valves to grip them. Thanks for the comment

[@enrico0094]

Very helpful video thank you. Have you seen female tail ends with an O ring as well as a washer? When I disconnected the tail under a basin tap - that had been in situ for ~18 years - it looked as if there was a black ring (looked like an O ring) around the outside of the bore and then possibly a washer behind that. Or is it just a rubber washer that's been squashed by being attached to a tap for 18 years?! Thanks.

[@1972piledriver]

Very helpful, thank you

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annabiegun7081]

Thanks, really helpful 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@tomhu8379]

very professional, opinion from a China manufacturer of flexible hose

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@cumbrianhomestead]

great video Sir - can you advise how I would change an old kitchen mixer tap with copper tails that go into plastic push fittings - new mixer taps seem to come with flexible tap connectors like the ones you illustrate in the video. thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

This should help- kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF6wqoywjtx4nsU&t Thanks for the comment 👍

[@MisterAleksandr]

Just discovered the smallest drip from the connector on my flexitail under my kitchen sink and considered doing an emergency callout but after watching this video, I might as well just nip over to B&Q and learn how to do it myself

[@ultimatehandyman]

Best of luck with it ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@gashscumkar6909]

Brilliant channel mate thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Much appreciated 👍

[@zerofeather783]

Thanks - but what I was hoping you'd show is how to unscrew the M10 end of the tails from a monobloc tap where the plate they screw into is recessed 25mm into the casing of the tap. They were screwed in just by turning the hose, hand tight obviously, and never leaked, but trying to remove them the threads have stuck and the hose just spins on the end fitting. I need something like a narrow M10 basin wrench. I see box spanners sold for monobloc taps, but they won't fit over the 1/2" BSP female on the other end.

[@michaeljames7472]

Great channel 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@AA-4cx250b]

Very good thank you!

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video, thanks !!!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍

[@chrisbradshaw7273]

I use a diamond sharpening plate to ease the edge of the isolators before attaching tails, it takes about 30 seconds to put a 1mm face on them.

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@MrChichono]

Nice vid... if you can't get your hands on. purpose made fittings just adapt a ballofix or straight compression coupling by running it over a sharpening stone to give a flat edge.. may save you a tripvto the shop :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@pauldoherty7608]

Great vid ...my isolation valve doesn't have a threaded end to connect to ?

[@NixSymfonia]

Many thanks for the explanation. I need to multiply a cold water supply for a standard dishwasher hose and for a mixer tap's flexible connector pipes, 450 mm long and 3/8''. Can you please tell me what kind/size of connector and adapter should I use?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I would not start to join flexi pipes together, it is better to extend the pipes, then use the correct length flexi. The easiest way is to use plastic pipe and push fit fittings- kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGmWp5-tit6Nf9k Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ImtiazAhmedKhan-du9gt]

Cool this video is very helpful

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@custardavenger]

Appreciated this. I had been fitting them the same way thinking there must be a better way of doing it but just couldn't find the right thing in a search. Sometime you just need to know what something is called. Ta

[@ultimatehandyman]

I’m glad you found the video useful Thanks for the comment 👍

[@vacacionesdot]

Great video. Would you have any recommendation to stop any small leak from the 15 mm olive? I installed mine as per your video but I am getting a tiny leak. Thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, just wrap some PTFE tape around the olive and then retighten. Obviously you need to isolate the water first and back off the compression nut 👍

[@RaphaelVox]

Brilliant as always, thank you. Can I check please - is there no need for ptfe tape on these joins?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, you don’t need PTFE 👍 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@saeed17]

Thanks for the informative video! I am trying to install a tap that has a male flexi end. I need to connect this onto a pipe that has an isolating valve on it - what adapter do I need for this? Any advice much appreciated.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Providing the male thread is half inch bsp, you just need a small piece of pipe to go from the isolation valve, then use an olive and a compression nut. 👍

[@sueasbury]

@@ultimatehandyman Hi - I'm in the same situation (tap came with a male flexi end and need to connect to the isolation valve). Rather than buying and cutting a pipe and using olives/compression nuts, is it possible to buy a flexi hose with a female end, that I can use with the same tap? Can't seem to find them anywhere.

[@scottwilliams1094]

Great video 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@bashirbutt1456]

Thanks great video

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@karenblackwood5883]

Much better thanks

[@dain8501]

Hey thanks for the video, have a quick question, bought a new tap for my kitchen recently, but upon taking out my old one, i've noticed the compression nut on the pipe is female, and the flexi hose ends are also female, where as my old tap was male, is there a work around, maybe with the flat-faced isolation valve as shown in your vid, or a Thread Pipe Connection Male x Male Screwed Nipple? thanks!

[@ultimatehandyman]

You could use a nipple, providing you can get one with flat faces. That is probably the easiest way of joining two female parts. Thanks for the comment

[@NasimMahmud]

Excellent tutorial. I have a question, perhaps you know an answer - I have connected flexi pipe male side to female side of an elbow connector. But it's leaking from the joint. I have put a fibre waaher between flexi-male and elbow-female. Used ptfe, no luck. Any suggestion?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Does the elbow connector have a flush face? Normally a rubber type seal is used to get a good seal between the flexi and the connector.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, Looking at the isolation connector it looks to me as if they have just put the end onto a grinder and removed some of the thread?. I had not seen these but from now on I will be getting the new ones as I always use an isolation valve because you never know when you are going to have to isolate that tap, and they are so cheap that it is worth every penny. I have seen flexible pipes with the isolation valve as part of the pipe.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@sonix5472]

I'm trying to fit a tap with 3/4 flexi hose; previous tap used 1/2 hose. How wd u attach 3/4 (euro) tap flexihose to a isolating valve that is threaded on top to fit a 1/2 flexi? I bought 15mm Compression by 3/8" BSP Male Iron Thread European Flexible Tap Adapters (Pair) and flexi hose screws nicely to the top of this but how do I connect to isoloating valves as both ends threaded?

[@jobaecker9752]

I also have to admit - I've never paid attention to the chamfer on the ends of threaded fittings that connect to a flexi-tail. But, what I always do prior to connecting, is to wet the rubber gasket (if my water source isn't on or available, I just spit on it). That allows the threaded fitting to slide on the gasket and not pucker it up while tightening.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment, Jo 👍

[@robthesamplist]

Or even better some liquid ptfe

[@chelsealeonardbaum23]

Thank you

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome Thanks for the comment 👍