Quick advice on changing a kitchen mixer

[xpeterpx]

Might try and swap over a kichen mixer that has seen better days.
A couple of things please...

1.The isolating taps are positioned before (underneath) the washing machine fittings

2.Also the current fittings are rigid copper pipes both leading down to those isolating taps.

Are any of these setups likely to cause me any issues and any advice on the proceedure for the tap swap please appreciated

Thanks as usual

 

[Whitespirit66]

Without seeing you current setup, it's difficult to imagine what may prove problematic. A pic may help.

If monobloc, a monobloc tap spanner will make removing and installing the new taps much easier.

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You may want to use flexi tails to connect tap to pipework. If not supplied, you will need either 10mm or 12mm male ends for the tap and more than likely 15mm compression for the pipe end. Go for WRAS approved connectors.

See how you get on and come back if you have more specific questions.

 

[Whitespirit66]

Almost forgot. If your hot water is from a vented cylinder, make sure the new tap is suitable for low pressure/gravity flow. If not, some modern taps can be disappointing in the flow department.

If you have a combi or unvented (Megaflow type) cylinder, most taps will suit.

 

[xpeterpx]

Thanks for coming back to me with more advice.
My boiler is a Vaillant CombiCompact ,so hopefully should be fine.

Also hope to get a pic up later for you to take a look at if you don't mind to spot any potential problems.

Thanks again

 

[HERTS P&D]

Most new mixers come with flexible tap connectors, if not then I always have a pair in the van .Makes the job a lot easier.


Andy

 

[xpeterpx]

Just curious, Assuming no issues any ideas on cost for maybe 1-2 hr job if I decide to go the problem plumber route

 

[xpeterpx]

Ok,heres my setup .

Can anyone spot any potential issues here.The tails are solid copper and run from isolation taps to under tap.







Thanks as usual

 

[HERTS P&D]

I would charge £70 including 2 new isolation valves.

Andy