Pull Out Tap Hose

[anthony2312]

Hi, I have one of those pull out taps on my kitchen sink, you know, the one where it's like a shower head you can remove from the main tap unit.

Well, anyway, the hose is leaking and was wondering if any of you guys know where I can buy a replacement one from?

It looks similar to a shower hose but thinner, and one end doesn't have the standard shower collar on it, its a smaller male thread which screws into the nut end of the flexi hose that's connected to the tap.

Can't seem to find anything by Googling so it's probably a new tap, but I thought I'd try on here first.

Thanks guys.

 

[anthony2312]

anyone?

 

[swbjackson]

The dearth of replies is probably a good indicator. If you know the manufacturer you could try them. Other than that it's probably new tap time. You should be aware that these pull out taps are not compliant with the water regulations.

Mike

 

[anthony2312]

pull out taps are not compliant with the water regulations.

Mike

not compliant? how come? even B&Q sell them

cheers

 

[AlanE]

Can you drop the outlet into a bowl of dirty water? If yes then non compliant.

Just because B & Q sell em don't mean you should use them.

 

[anthony2312]

I'll put double check valves on then

cheers

 

[TicklyT]

You could try Lunns. They list a couple of 3/8 BSP male X 1/2 BSP female hoses amongst their tap spares.
http://www.lunns.net/tapspares/

 

[mattylad]

Have you tried where you got it from in the first place?

Or perhaps your local plumbing supplies, there are usually several in each town and taking it to one may prove to be helpful in your search.

 

[anthony2312]

thanks guys, found the hose on Lunns, it's £21.15 with 5-7 day delivery @ £4.40 = £25.65

Just ordered the whole tap on ebay which was £22.95 with free next day delivery so I'll be fitting it tomorrow.

 

[seco services]

Just ordered the whole tap on ebay which was £22.95 with free next day delivery so I'll be fitting it tomorrow.

that sounds like a quality tap

 

[anthony2312]

that sounds like a quality tap

yep, almost as much quality as the earlier answers to my question

 

[swbjackson]

I'll put double check valves on then

cheers

Still not compliant I'm afraid. A kitchen sink is treated as fluid category 5 and only an air gap is acceptable. I know loads of places sell them and loads are fitted but if you stick to the letter of the law you shouldn't.

 

[anthony2312]

well I still did it and it still works fine so your smart arse replies were a waste of time anyway.

just love people who think it's clever to be smug, rather than answer the question helpfully

 

[danhiltonplumbingservices]

doesnt the hose pull back to the tap if you let go :S the ones i have fitted do if so that is a ok tap and has a airgap