How to fix a leaking tap connector | Push fit tap connector

A leaking tap connector can be very difficult to fix if there is restricted access to the tap tails. Most bath taps are difficult to access, but some are almost impossible to reach using tools, as in this video. Here I cut off the leaking tap connector and used a John guest speedfit tap connector which was ¾ inch female to 15mm push fit. These types of tap connector make an almost impossible job relatively simple.

[@aserta]

Yet again, bringing something to the masses. Never knew these even existed.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I often browse the Screwfix website and noticed that these did not need any tools, then a few months later I realised I needed some! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ek6868]

Tanx for the upload,whoever invented these pushfit connections deserves a medal😀👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

You are welcome. Yes, these are such a useful invention! Thanks for the comment

[@ultimatehandyman]

It was one of the busiest days at work this year, when I got a text message saying we had a leak. I asked one of the bosses if I could finish early to go and sort the leak, but unfortunately a rush job came up and I got stuck on site till 5pm, then had to sort this out when I got home. I don’t mind admitting that I swore terribly during this job 😉 I hope everyone has a great Bank holiday weekend 😉

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

Hahaha, A 1000 "F" job. We all have days like that. Don't forget any earth bonding if you are replacing sections of copper eith plastic runs. Helpful video

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, that was a trying day, especially as it was a hard day at work too ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@cliffcarlo180]

I bet you didn't swear terribly at all. In fact, I bet you swore like a consummate professional 😂😂

[@43bikeguy]

I used these push fit fittings on a sink and I couldn't believe how effective they were, they're almost too easy o fit and I had to keep going back to check for leaks. An incredible invention. Great video as usual.

[@ultimatehandyman]

They are great for solving problems like this, and so easy to use! Thanks for the comment

[@gurdevbrar5782]

Fitted 2 of these couple of days ago with pushfit T. Its the nervousness of turning the water on after fitting and the joy of not getting any leaks for a DIY person like me.

[@ultimatehandyman]

It's always a nervous time when you turn the water back on ;-) Especially when you are working on your own and you have to run up the stairs to check for leaks! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@C4sp3r123]

@@ultimatehandyman I saw a great tip in another video on KZbin from Plumberparts. In your case open up fully the bathroom sink/basin tap prior to turning the water back on at the stopcock, with the drain obviously open. This will help remove full pressure from the system. Then when you get back upstairs in the bathroom you can effectively control the stopcock via the basin tap closing it off gradually until you have full pressure being put on the new joint meaning you can easily keep an eye on the situation as you return full pressure. If something has gone wrong you don't get full mains pressure coming out the failed repair whilst you are downstairs as the basin tap is taking off the load. Simple idea but not something I had thought of prior to seeing it in the recent PlumbersParts video.

[@markrowland5393]

Excellent, thanks. Often with these jobs it's knowing what fittings and tools are available to provide a solution to something that appears almost impossible.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely. If these fittings did not exist, I would have had to have just changed the fibre washer and try to get it as tight as possible! Thanks for the comment, Mark ;-)

[@jobaecker9752]

Good idea! I have a utility sink (approx 500mm deep) and I need to change out the faucet - again. Even while replacing the previous faucet with a basin wrench, I found myself swearing more that a boatload of sailors.

[@ultimatehandyman]

They really could make this job a lot easier, if the manufacturer's were prepared to think outside of the box! Thanks for the comment, Jo ;-)

[@thejoneseys]

I'm just about to fit a new bath and basin in my house. I'm definitely going to do the bath taps like this for ease of repair later on, great tip thank you 👍🏻 pity you cut out the swearing that's the best bit usually 😂

[@ultimatehandyman]

Over the years I have seen plenty of leaks caused by fibre washers, so in future I'm also going to fit these instead. I try to keep swearing out of my videos, just in case any kids are watching ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Eructation1]

I’ve just finished making my bathroom and all plumbing was JG. Absolutely brilliant products.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, they make some great products ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@United-Til-I-Die]

Copper all the way where I can me

[@C4sp3r123]

Good video as always. It is worth keeping a couple of push fit stop ends in your tool kit for situations like this as then you can pop them on and turn the water back on for the rest of the house whilst figuring out and implementing the fix rather than having to keep the water off for the whole house. Keep them in a plastic bag so they stay clean of dirt etc and have a specific place for them so you can find them easily when the time comes. Good to have you back putting out content! P.S. I posted in reply to someone else's comment the following which might be useful: @Ultimate Handyman I saw a great tip in another video on KZbin from Plumberparts. In your case open up fully the bathroom sink/basin tap prior to turning the water back on at the stopcock, with the drain obviously open. This will help remove full pressure from the system. Then when you get back upstairs in the bathroom you can effectively control the stopcock via the basin tap closing it off gradually until you have full pressure being put on the new joint meaning you can easily keep an eye on the situation as you return full pressure. If something has gone wrong you don't get full mains pressure coming out the failed repair whilst you are downstairs as the basin tap is taking off the load. Simple idea but not something I had thought of prior to seeing it in the recent PlumbersParts video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely, I always keep several push fit stop ends handy, they are great when you are removing a bathroom and need to get the water back on! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Great top tip! Thanks for sharing and I hope you’re keeping well in these times👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm great thanks, I hope you are well too ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Scamdemic]

I used all JG/Speedfit throughout my house refurb 8 years ago, literally everything...Sinks, bath, shower, central heating (Of course with 1M of copper from the boiler first). Never had a leak so far fingers crossed. Good stuff.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Speedfit is my favourite brand of push fit, it used to be miles ahead of the other manufacturers a few years back. I remember Hep2O fittings had to be disassembled at one point, but I think they have improved them now. Thanks for the comment

[@YorkshireD1]

I know you've got this channel and all but I seriously couldn't be arsed to film an awkward job, late at night getting stressed. But thanks anyway. It will help a lot of people one day 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

Over the years I have had so many comments saying that I never do difficult jobs (often because I film them in my garage, where it is easy to film). People don't see me when I'm smashing the tiles off in my downstairs toilet , fixing a leaking stop tap at 10pm at night, or cutting holes in my kitchen ceiling at 9pm at night when I'm trying to find a leak! This time I thought I'd film this one, even though it was even difficult getting the camera into position! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@wagmiorngmi LOL

[@mikej4193]

Had the same issue with a bathroom sink hot tap , leaking from the original plastic pushfit tap connector , leaked into the kitchen ceiling , the rubber washer too inside was gone , went and bought 2 tap pushfit connectors for £4. No more leak 😃 Great video as always 😉

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@lhongkho1091]

"I had edited out all the swearing" lmao Great video by the way.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I was swearing like someone with Tourette's Syndrome that day 😱 Thanks for the comment

[@davidturner4487]

Great video with brilliant detail to know exactly what to do with what parts and from where to get them

[@ultimatehandyman]

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

[@neilward7616]

Good video. Really clear, simple solution to a problem. Brilliant.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Neil ;-)

[@mrbaza8793]

Guys this man is a legend on the tools 🧰 I’ve been on this channel for years 📺 just wanna say we need to support the channel by watching the ads I know they r boring but it helps him... cheers 🍻 m8 brilliant videos not just video 🔧

[@ultimatehandyman]

I must admit that I always watch the ads of people that I'm subscribed to, as I know it helps them out ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@howarthcd]

It's worth investigating in a couple of removal push fit end stops for those situations where you desperately need to turn off the water when a fitting goes rogue, but the shops are closed.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I do have a load of those, just in case- but the thought of not being able to use the shower in that bathroom with the Mrs and two kids made me want to fix it ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@libbly]

This is wonderful! My exact problem with my exact bathroom placement!

[@ultimatehandyman]

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

[@ratchriat1716]

I toatly agree they are a life saver those push fittings not everyone cup off tea but they get out of trouble I think the best practice to fit a service valve makes a life a lot easier in the future have great Sunday and bank holiday enjoyed the video.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure about service valves to be honest. Only last week my brother-in-law's sister turned one and it started leaking, she could not get a plumber out and so I went and replaced it one night after work, it was in a right pain in the backside position, under the sink and entangled with several other pipes and cables. It took me a couple of hours to replace it! I know that it is good practice to fit them, but the service valve is often the cause of another problem. I hope you have a great weekend too ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@djc-ln2pq]

I myself work for Screwfix we are always recommending these to customers in similar situations great video top work :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

These are a real life saver. The staff at my local Screwfix are great! I had not been for a few months, so ordered online and went to pick it up. There was a guy at the door, after he had sorted out the two people before me that had not ordered online, he asked my name and went and picked the items up for me and dropped them on the floor for me. I was so glad that I did not have to enter the store, as I did not have a mask! Thanks for the comment

[@tayonacummings]

Push fit connectors are a simple but yet a major step forward I'd put them up there microwaves and smartphones, they may not be as technical but they have drastically how we do things. I feel you, I can imagine what you were like doing this job I don't know about your Mrs but mine just leaves me to it until I change back into a human again. Cheers.

[@ultimatehandyman]

They have made plumbing so easy, yet a lot of people do not like them or trust them. For me, there are advantages and disadvantages to all types of plumbing! All the plumbing in this house is copper, yet we have had about 4 leaks since we moved in - although all the leaks have been due to fibre washers at tap connectors etc. My Mrs had gone out for the day with the kids, she returned home after I had fixed the leak and made my tea etc. 😂 Thanks for the comment

[@lazylad9064]

You did well getting to that tap.👍. Now for the video about replacing the damaged ceiling and plastering finish 😬😬😀😀😀👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

That video will be years away. We have had three leaks in that bathroom since we moved in, then the toilet connector in my en-suite leaked and both bathrooms are over the kitchen. I'm not repairing the ceiling until both bathrooms are replaced, but before I do that I have to smash the tiles off in the downstairs toilet and fit a pressure reducing valve as we have over 8 BAR of water pressure! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@markhoward5780]

@@ultimatehandyman 8 bar , no wonder your getting the odd leak that’s industrial pressure lol

[@grahamfrear9270]

Yes just had another look and you make it look so easy thanks for posting it

[@ultimatehandyman]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cohenyoel83]

Been using these for a good while now way better then the old school ones

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm using these from now on. I've had enough of failing fibre washers! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@dougzthou]

I'm an ex Plumbing & Heating Engineer of 27yrs experience. These tap connectors are bloody brilliant. You can do them up hand tight, and I've never had one leak. Best thing since sliced bread 👍🏻👍🏻. The JG braided stainless hoses will need to be tightened with a tap wrench as you will not get them tight enough by hand.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Doug, I'm sure it said on the pack of the JG braided hoses that no tools were required, but I thought it might be difficult getting the nut tight, I'll read the pack again the next time I'm in the garage.

[@dougzthou]

Ultimate Handyman I've tried using the braided ones hand tight, but they never seem to hold up without a little nip up with tap wrench etc. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@dougzthou I was thinking that myself, you would expect them to have a thumb turn type fitting at the tap end. I have just checked the packet and it definitely says "no tools required". I'm with you though, I would only use these where I could get a tap wrench on to give them a nip. Thanks for the comments ;-)

[@dougzthou]

Ultimate Handyman no worries. Always good to share experiences. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DjGiluk]

This really helped me solve my problem yesterday, thank you 👍🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, these are one very useful pipe fittings 👍

[@g7mks383]

Thanks for an informative video. How would you have repaired the other tap behind the overflow in that tight situation, these are a nightmare.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'd have done it the same way, but might have had to use something to screw the new tap connector onto the bath tap, perhaps a basin wrench or similar. I'm not even sure if I could have just pulled the overflow pipe off for better access. I'm now hoping that it does not leak in future! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Ploggy.]

Great video thanks for posting 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

No problem 👍 Thanks for the comment

[@pb9926]

That's the sort of plumbing job I turn up to and think ? (Why me) very tight quarters there. Bath taps along the backside of a bath are my worst nightmare - what's that all about. JG make some fantastic products and all good quality, my go to brand 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

I pity any plumber that has to do jobs like this on a regular basis, it mist be a right nightmare! Thanks god for the pushfit tap connector! Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@kojomensah7474]

I do like yr vedios a lot because you deal with the latest of what is happening in the building trade

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm glad you find the videos useful Thanks for the comment

[@kc9542]

I like the JG tap connectors - but I intend to gradually remove all braided flexible pipes from the house after now having had 2 catastrophic burst pipes. If the braiding corrodes slightly, then the inner rubber pipe can no longer hold the pressure and ruptures. The non-braided flexi pipes you used look interesting, as presumably these don't suffer from this issue.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I don't suppose you have ever measured your water pressure? I need to install a pressure reducing valve here, as the incoming water is about 8 BAR A mate of mine had a burst flexi and it made a right mess of his house! I don't know much about the flexi pipe that I used, I remember thinking that it might come in useful one day though! Thanks for the comment

[@rodp2310]

Nightmare job. Great solution. Thanks for sharing. Hope the damage wasn’t too bad. Have a good bank holiday. 👍

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm sure the ceiling damage is only cosmetic, I'll fix that in a few years ;-) I hope you have a good weekend too ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@anthony7330]

Love it give me confidence and seems easy 👏🏻

[@ultimatehandyman]

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

[@cbmech2563]

Same pushlock fitting we've been using on heavy truck air lines for over twenty years. I hope they don't have the same old age leakage problem. At about 15 years we have to start replacing them do to leaks and Volvo molds them into panels that have to be replaced 😱

[@ultimatehandyman]

We have had push fit pneumatic fittings on site for over 30 years, it's rare for them to leak- but you do get the odd one. The fibre washers used to seal brass fittings also fail. Thanks for the comment

[@shortyian1]

😂 absolute nightmare of a job!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I don't mind admitting that every word that came out of my mouth in that bathroom was a swear word, then I looked under the bath and noticed that the waste pipe connector nut was cross-threaded too! I did notice that the bathroom window was open, I bet my neighbours think I'm a right foul-mouthed, angry person 😂 Thanks for the comment 👍

[@dougzthou]

That's why after 27yrs of doing plumbing, I came out of it. So stressful. Hated plumbing in the end.

[@davewhite4907]

Only used a push fit the other day for the first time. So easy it feels like cheating! Good video Chez, and nice to see you back making videos. I missed the last one. Anyway, I've got to sort out a toilet cistern. I've got a new type dual flush valve to fit to it, and a new type float valve. The pipe comes out of the wall, so I'll bet it's not going to be the right length. Something like this could be the easy answer. Cheers!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I've needed to replace the water fill valve in my downstairs toilet for months, but I'm reluctant to do it because the water pipe is bent out of the wall and I just know that the new valve will not be the same length of BSP connection. I did make sure that I bought a valve with a brass threaded connection, rather than a plastic one, as they can fail over time. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@davewhite4907]

@@ultimatehandyman Sounds the same as this one. Pipe buried in the wall, and quite tight on the connection. I'm not sure that there's actually room to alter it! It's about the last length of buried pipe here, and so it'll have to be replaced at some time anyway. I've been putting off the evil day as you do! I've got a new valve with a brass BSP connection. The trouble is as you well know, that once you've taken the old valve out to try the new one, you might as well fit the new one. Which probably means changing the pipework. . .

[@Spyderp99]

Great video as always. Remember it's tube not pipe :)

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@P13N5]

Lads, I used the flexible hose like he showed in the in the packet, but there is a very small leak from the push fit conectors where the plastic pipe goes in, I used regular plastic inserts before fitting push fit, I can't figure out why it's dripping.

[@ryandalton7830]

Thank you pal

[@ultimatehandyman]

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[@girlsdrinkfeck]

thanks for the video, my toilet cisterns wingnuts and bolt are so rusted now they often leave deposited rust on the floor ,is that a danger to a possible leak in the future ? should i ake action now or just wd40 the nuts and clean them up and coat them in anti rust andf see how it fares ?

[@ultimatehandyman]

They will be fine, it would take decades for them to rust through to the point of failure. A spray of WD-40 will help, you could coat them with something if you wanted to, to prevent the rust. The good thing is that when it is time to replace the syphon, you might be able to just shear the bolts, as they can be a real pain to remove. 👍

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@ultimatehandyman yh I think I'll derust as much as I can then coat them in petroleum jelly to avoid further oxidising

[@purediymaintenance3593]

Great information to know thank you now I am informed on what I could do if need to great video

[@ultimatehandyman]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@purediymaintenance3593]

Ultimate Handyman it definitely was as a handyman my self I never really known what to do or what to use but after watching your videos and many more I have learned and got the confidence to try it and go from there

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@purediymaintenance3593 I'm really glad that the videos help ;-)

[@richiewong1]

I can’t believe I’m watching this after doing an emergency valve replace in the kitchen 10 minutes ago!

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm sick of fixing leaks in this house to be honest! I hope your job went as well as possible ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@user4732_]

Will these deteriorate when exposed to freezing temperatures? Are they a long-term solution for outside pipes feeding the garden tap? thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Any external pipe or fitting can be effected by frost, so it's best to insulate the pipe and fittings. Sun light is a real problem with these, as it can make the plastic brittle. Plastic pipe is often better than copper pipe in freezing conditions, as it expands and contracts without splitting. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@user4732_]

@@ultimatehandyman Thank you! That`s very helpful.

[@mrb9830]

Can you get pushfits that a female end of a flexi hose can fit on to?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I have never seen one, and just searched Google and could not find one. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@LC-qi5ff]

Is it worth wrapping some ptfe around the tap tail or is this pointless?

[@ultimatehandyman]

No, it is pointless. I made a video about it here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIG1Ya2KisSpaZI Thanks for the comment 👍

[@Bevieevans8]

Would I be able to connect this to a 15mm plastic pipe and then connect a threaded tap connector to it similar to what you use to attach to an outside tap.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I don’t think so. Tap tails are normally BSP, but bib taps are BSPT (Tapered) You can get a push fit backplate though- tinyurl.com/4fjfkpus

[@koffibanan3099]

Always learn something new :) Leak in the ceiling, again? Bummer, man! How do you fix that type of water damage, let it dry and just paint over it? You know you're in trouble when even the trusty basin wrench doesn't fit :s Although I think mine is a bit slimmer around the head (alarm 13026), it would probably still have been a pita. Thanks for taking us along and showing us, even during those times where you wish your ego would allow you to just call a plumber to do the job :D "Where is the fun in that", we say to ourselves, while crying a little inside :p

[@ultimatehandyman]

We have had a few leaks in that area, the first time it was when the girlfriend was showering one of the kids, the water was going under the shower screen seal and leaked through the ceiling. Second time was when the union washer leaked on one of the bath tap unions - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpTPoHiJp92VpM0 I'll start by cutting away the thick pieces of paint, where bubbles have formed previously (that paint is now hanging down). I'll then check that the plasterboard is sound, then I'll seal that with some Zinsser Gardz. I'll then apply Gyproc easi-fill to the whole area, let that dry and then sand it down using the Mirka Deros. Then I'll stain block the whole area, ensuring the edges are feathered out. Once that is dry I'll give the ceiling two coats of emulsion. Very similar to what I did here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKjEkKCVh7CKoNk&t I won't be fixing the ceiling, until I have replaced both upstairs bathrooms though ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@koffibanan3099]

@@ultimatehandyman Haha, you'll always know what to do :) All the best!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

How much were the pack of two flexible pipes?

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think they were £9.99 for the pack from Screwfix. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@ryandalton7830]

Can you use a JG Speedfit flexible hose 15mm x 3/4inch 500mm for bath taps???

[@ultimatehandyman]

You could, but It's better if you just use a push fit tap connector and some push fit pipe. Sometimes the flexible hoses can burst (after several years) 👍

[@ryandalton7830]

@@ultimatehandyman ill keep that in mind pal thank you

[@seaskimmer]

What a job that must have been. I think I would have remodelled the bathroom rather than fiddle about with that. I doff my hat to you, lol.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yeah, it was a real pain of a job! Thanks for the comment

[@GrahamDIY]

Used these a lot. Hate fibre washers, always use rubber ones. These days I tend to use the JG flex hoses. Fit and forget and allow for slight misalignment Mainly I’m here for all the comments from the “expert old plumbers” who tell you that you’ve done this all wrong... 🙄

[@ultimatehandyman]

Fibre washers have caused me lots of problems over the years! Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@loafersheffield]

Ouch, Chez! Now imagine that the tap(s) are on the length of the bath in the middle and that the length, head and.... well, other head end, butt up against 3 walls on three sides. Swearing is mandatory in this situation. Been there, bought the tee shirt and used many dirty words. Search George Carlin seven dirty words... if you dare!!! Mucky language.

[@ultimatehandyman]

There has to be a better way of connecting bath taps to the water supply. Perhaps if they all came with a 18 inch copper 15mm tube, instead of a 3 inch long BSP thread,you could then just do the connections at floor level, rather than trying to access the impossible! George Carlin is great ;-) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@loafersheffield]

@@ultimatehandyman That sounds like a bloody good idea. 18" tails. It was also my own bath (that problem) Thankfully the taps were on a stud wall and I could cut out from the bedroom side. Think I'll revisit Carlin's "fear of germs" skit.

[@SgtAMYNTAS]

Been to a call out with someone that has used one of these JG speedfit connectors and literally was not even tight not nipped down nothing... same issue water in the downstairs blah blah... majority of plumbing related issues or leaks is competence.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I think you are right. The plumbers that did the plumbing in this house were certainly not competent!

[@lennykelly9952]

Better than flexis that’s for sure

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely 👍

[@lazylad9064]

I was swearing just watching you😉

[@ultimatehandyman]

LOL 😂

[@chrisjw37]

Which evil minded persons ever invented the old bath tap copper fittings in the first place? I have used these and the flexible hoses and my life expectancy was extended as I missed out on all the stress.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm sure they would be better if they used a different material for the seal. The fibre washers just don't seem suitable! Thanks for the comment

[@SuperWayneyb]

👍🤓👍🍰

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks Wayne ;-)

[@grahamfrear9270]

Why didn't you put a torch under the bath so we could see what you were doing

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@christianalvarez7799]

Try use a crows foot wrench for those tight spots

[@ultimatehandyman]

I tried that, but it was too bulky to fit in the gap, as my crow's foot wrenches are quite heavy-duty. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jonofham6658]

But why faff around with a tap connector, copper pipe AND a flexi? Surely simpler just to fit a pushfit flexi tap connector. You've already done a video on flexi tap connectors.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Flexi tap connectors do not fit on traditional taps kzbin.info/www/bejne/haaylZ6ggrF5gaM&t They only fit modern mixer taps, as they normally have a small male connector at the end of the flexi tail, which screws into the female part of the tap. Traditional bath taps have a 3/4 inch BSP male fitting, so you need a tap connector (unless you get one of the special flexi 3/4 inch to 15mm push fit connectors that I showed in the video) Thanks for the comment 👍

[@jonofham6658]

@@ultimatehandyman no, that is true, monobloc tap tails won't fit a normal tap. But standard flexible tap connectors, available in either 1/2 in or 3/4 inch BSP, with either 15mm or 22 compression or pushfit will. What I was saying is that they are all that is needed, and less hassle and probably expense than a tap connector, length of copper, and length of Flexi. Literally cut your pipe, fix flexi to the tap, and connect it to your pipe. Done. It's standard in many installations anyway for ease of installation/adjustment of fixture.

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@jonofham6658 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6KodHmBaZeDgbM

[@jonofham6658]

@@ultimatehandyman I also did a job recently where one of these all plastic tap connectors had been fitted. Don't know if it was the case with the one you used, but the nut at the top was fixed in place i.e. when it's being tightened on the tap, the push fit connection will twist too. It had been on there a while so was pretty stiff to get off. Not sure I would trust the longevity of the o ring once it's been twisted round a few times, so if you're going to use one, I think the ones with the brass nut on that rotates separately is much better.

[@andyxox4168]

Push fit … NO, bad choice. Movement of the pipe work can cause the connector to loosen. And avoid flexibles under a bath as they likely won’t last the+20 years that a bath tub will and you’ll have an out of sight installation leading to a flood you can’t access!

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@grahamfrear9270]

No we can't see what you're doing you should have had a light so we could see what you

[@ultimatehandyman]

😂

[@zzsmile1]

This is how Persimmons build their bathrooms, narrow. 😢

[@ultimatehandyman]

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