Daft question #999,999

[Roger465]

I need to fit new taps to the basin in my en-suite. Not again, I hear you all groan… no, honestly, this is the last job

Anyway, I fancy these, but it says “tap tails not supplied”. Can I assume that any normal flexi connector will fit them OK, eg these?

Thanks

 

[muggles]

Yes, it should be a standard ½" connector on them

 

[Burnerman]

You’d maybe like to consider a brass back nut, rather than the ghastly plastic ones normally supplied!
John

 

[Roger465]

You’d maybe like to consider a brass back nut, rather than the ghastly plastic ones normally supplied!
John

Umm... back nut? You mean the one which holds the tap in place... are they likely to be plastic? Seriously?

 

[Burnerman]

Often they are, which makes full tightening almost impossible.....if Screwfix can’t supply, Toolstation can.
John

 

[denso13]

are they likely to be plastic?

Almost certainly.

 

[Roger465]

Often they are, which makes full tightening almost impossible.....if Screwfix can’t supply, Toolstation can.
John

Aye, trouble is, people like me who make lots of mistakes need to have a local branch to take things back to!

 

[Burnerman]

If I buy taps and the back nut is plastic, its the first bit to go in the bin.....anything more than finger tight the thread slips and the tap can move on the basin. A right PITA.
John

 

[Roger465]

If I buy taps and the back nut is plastic, its the first bit to go in the bin.....anything more than finger tight the thread slips and the tap can move on the basin. A right PITA.
John

Right. But there's probably no way of me knowing if anything on the SF site has plastic or copper I guess...?

Hadn't occurred to me, to be honest, as the last 2 sets of taps I've installed have been mixers, with a long stud and brass nut. I've yet to do single taps...

 

[CBW]

Umm... back nut? You mean the one which holds the tap in place... are they likely to be plastic? Seriously?

It all depends, the ones supplied to us supply both plastic and brass, what a waste of plastic

 

[CBW]

Right. But there's probably no way of me knowing if anything on the SF site has plastic or copper I guess...?

No, but once purchased open up and whilst you’re still there get brass if you need them

 

[Burnerman]

Best to see if Screwfix actually do the brass back nuts, then buy the taps, open the box and see what’s there....usually they are plastic but at least you are prepared!
Honestly, I have the back nuts in stock, plus the box spanner to tighten things up....gets the job done in one.
John

 

[CBW]

Took a while as not easy to find, but: https://www.screwfix.com/p/bsp-female-flanged-backnuts-x-2-pack/66268

 

[Roger465]

Took a while as not easy to find, but: https://www.screwfix.com/p/bsp-female-flanged-backnuts-x-2-pack/66268

Aw, thanks for that mate - I tried searching using various terms but couldn't find them

OK will invest in a pair. This is going to be a real stinker of a job - sink has narrow pedestal with the pipework inside, and very little room for access at the rear between it and the ensuite wall, so I really only want to do it once...

 

[terryplumb]

Are your existing taps fitted with flexible hoses ? If so ,what is the flow like ?