Loose flexi tail on monoblock tap

[a1topdog]

I've noticed one of the flexi tails on my new tap is loose where it fixes inside the tap body. Is there a special tool to tighen it? - it looks impossible to fit anything into the body of the tap.

 

[Burnerman]

Always best to tighten the tap tails well, then lower the whole affair through the sink hole, I find.....hopefully the 'o' rings are keeping things water tight for now?
John

 

[Johnmelad]

Is it a monotap? If so to tighten you will need to remove the tap.

 

[a1topdog]

Thanks John. Yes it is a mono. I was hoping I wouldn't have to take the tap apart. Ah well - off to find a small enough hex key..........

 

[Burnerman]

The tap will have to be disconnected from below, and then pulled up through the sink top, I'm afraid. A right PITA.
John

 

[a1topdog]

The tap will have to be disconnected from below, and then pulled up through the sink top, I'm afraid. A right PITA.
John

Luckily its a new tap that I hadn't fitted to the sink yet. So not as much as a PITA as it could have been. Thanks.

 

[a1topdog]

While I've got the tap apart would it make sense to do away with the o-rings on the tails and just pte the threads?

 

[joe-90]

No.

 

[Burnerman]

Aaah right! If the tails are copper, then don't distort them with pliers, just nip them up.....if they are braided flexi, there's often some small spanner flats or failing that, use slip joint pliers.
I use a smear of Hylomar jointing compound on the 'o' rings for that belt and braces approach.
John