Basin Tap replacement

[johndm1957]

Hi, about to replace a basin tap, there are a type of isolation valve that I’ve not seen before, how do they work, and will my new tap connect to them or do I need adapters?

 

[blup]

I think you need on of these to connect to the supply pipe and the flexi tails

Flat Faced Male Straight Isolating Valve

This flat-face valve provides a flat face for flexible hoses with swivel nuts. This protects the hose washer from damage and prevents leaks. Also available in 1/2" (code 95064) and 3/8" (code 38483) sizes.Angled valves are also available (code 31424) and (code 53270).

www.toolstation.com

 

[jj4091]

They are push fit isolation valves so no your tap flexis will not connect to them directly. It looks like you will have to shorten the pipes and use the type of valve that blup suggests.

 

[johndm1957]

Any adapters available to connect the new tap tails to the existing valve?
Maybe swap tails or just replace the isolation valves?

 

[fixitflav]

Hi, about to replace a basin tap, there are a type of isolation valve that I’ve not seen before, how do they work, and will my new tap connect to them or do I need adapters?

Currently, aren't there 2 separate taps for hot and cold? The replacement is a mixer.

 

[johndm1957]

No, existing one is a mixer

 

[jj4091]

Are your current flexis going to the taps or are they supplying the water it's diificult to tell from your pic the way the water flows.

 

[johndm1957]

The view of the isolation valves is from underneath looking up, so both tails connect to the base of the current mixer tap

 

[fixitflav]

The view of the isolation valves is from underneath looking up, so both tails connect to the base of the current mixer tap

OK, I had the water flowing the wrong way, jj4091's #7 likely explains it

 

[jj4091]

Any adapters available to connect the new tap tails to the existing valve?
Maybe swap tails or just replace the isolation valves?

As blup said, replace the isolation valves.

 

[johndm1957]

Thanks everyone, new isolation valves it is then

 

[Madrab]

If it hasn't been done yet - You need to check the size of the nuts on the flexi's then you can use a couple of these, they come in 1/2" & 3/8" variants

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tesla-brass-compression-adapting-flexible-tap-connectors-15mm-x-1-2-2-pack/2665r

That being said those push fit ISO valves are a nightmare so probably better to change to brass ones.

 

[johndm1957]

Indeed, decided to get my plumber guy to come over and change to the normal isolation valves, I can see a disaster looming if I start pulling it apart myself