I have to change the fill valve on this the current Flexi is kinked and is to 3/8s new valve will be 1/2 . Would you risk turning the iso off incase it leaks from the slotted bit as looks like I would struggle to swap the iso as the bottom is tiled in. Thanks.
Changing fill valve awkward pipework
- Thread starter tomsim
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Pictures please.
Andy
Andy
I would suggest turning off the water, removing the flexi and having it done all in copper.
Andy
Andy
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Thanks I don't think the iso valve and fill valve line up unless I can chisel abit if the tile away to line it up.
They don't have to line up if doing with copper, a couple of joints and it's all done.
Andy
Andy
A little tip for you tom is to buy a fill valve with a brass shank because it looks difficult to access the connector with a brass shank you've almost eliminated the chance of a cross thread.
Thanks do you mean maybe and elbow and a street elbow etc?
The flexi is too short - I would get one long enough to form an almost complete circle in it, to avoid the kink.
Ignore the diyers giving you advice, brass shank fill valve with new copper fittings. 
Andy
Andy
Do you mean a straight Flexi not a bent one that is in? Say a 300mm Flexi to 15mm comp.
OkIgnore the diyers giving you advice, brass shank fill valve with new copper fittings.
Andy
Long enough to curl smoothly and easily round between the two connection points, rather than the tight kink you have at the moment.
Curl around almost like a pigtail shape?
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