help to identify brass/copper connector

[k-e-e-f]

Hello,

I am in the middle of replacing a ballcock in an expansion tank.
All going ok except when i had it all connected up the inlet connector
- which I hadn't touched started leaking. So i tried tightening up but
it just got worse.

As the tank is right up to the loft ceiling I have dismantled the whole thing
in order to fit the valve.

On dismantling the inlet i find that the coupling which was causing the leak
seems to have a fixed internal flange and the remains of a rubber washer
which has perished.

Question is: what is this connector and can I get one the same?

Photos attached.
Thanks for any help.

k-e-e-f

 

[aveatry]

Is it a tap tail connector

 

[HERTS P&D]

Use one of these:

Made4Trade Compression Straight Tap Connector

• The only compression fittings range manufactured in the UK• Create a mechanical heat free connection• WRAS Approved• Suitable for use on both gas and water• Suitable for Domestic and Commercial Heating and Plumbing Applications• 25 Year Warranty • Manufactured to EN1254

www.toolstation.com

Andy

 

[k-e-e-f]

Not sure.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Not sure.

About what?

Andy

 

[k-e-e-f]

Use one of these:

Made4Trade Compression Straight Tap Connector

• The only compression fittings range manufactured in the UK• Create a mechanical heat free connection• WRAS Approved• Suitable for use on both gas and water• Suitable for Domestic and Commercial Heating and Plumbing Applications• 25 Year Warranty • Manufactured to EN1254

www.toolstation.com

Andy

About what?

Andy

To the suggestion from aveatry: Is it a tap connector?

 

[k-e-e-f]

Can I get a tap connector with a solder fitting on one end as per the photo?

 

[aveatry]

Can I get a tap connector with a solder fitting on one end as per the photo?

Use the compression version instead - dont want or need naked flames in a loft !!

 

[denso13]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/yorkshire-copper-solder-ring-straight-tap-connector-15mm-x-1-2-/94280

 

[k-e-e-f]

Thanks for help and replies everyone.
k-e-e-f

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Don't forget the 1/2" Fibre Washer.

 

[k-e-e-f]

Don't forget the 1/2" Fibre Washer.

Is this a separate part?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Is this a separate part?

Just ask for one, when you purchase the part, if one is not included. They cost pennies.

 

[dilalio]

Or use a hep/speedfit/poly pushfit tap connector.

 

[dilalio]

Don't forget the 1/2" Fibre Washer.

Half a dozen of those always in my pocket