Tail Threads On Monobloc Taps

[charliegolf]

Are they all one size? I want to change the tap on a basin, but the new one has come with metal flexible hose tails. I ASSUME the hose ones on the new tap will unscrew? If so, and they are one size, I can reuse the existing ones. I've never seen different sizes, but just checking.

Thanks

CG

 

[Deleted member 267285]

Not going into the tap, no, usually M10 or M12 (I think). If you’re on about the bottom connection, then it’s either 1/2” female thread, or 15mm compression nut and olive.

Edited: I would just use the new ones, otherwise you’ll have to screw the existing ones off and then onto new tap.

 

[cross thread]

Not all the same but you may be lucky, personally I would fit new ones

 

[charliegolf]

Cheers both. I have a reason, when I fitted the existing sink n tap (wall hung all exposed underneath, I fitted it really tight... I was hoping for a like for like sizing deal. I'll have a look tomorrow.

 

[terryplumb]

Not going into the tap, no, usually M10 or M12 (I think). If you’re on about the bottom connection, then it’s either 1/2” female thread, or 15mm compression nut and olive.

3/8 in BSP is quite common these days on female end of Flexi tap connectors Chris.

 

[charliegolf]

Feedback...

Spent ages trying the old chromed pipes/tails, which fitted fine in the end. But they were too short by a mile, so I went back to the flexi tails. All sorted, no leaks. Cheers all.