Remove kitchen tap with rigid copper tail

[ADarkDividedGem]

Hi,

I am wanting to replace my kitchen tap which I believe is a rigid fitting with a new tap that has a flexible fitting. The first problem I have is trying to remove my old tap and add connections for my flexible hose fitting.


The current tap looks like this:
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Underneath the tap there appears to be a bolt that I could loosen.
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The copper pipes are soldered in place so I imagine I will need to cut them before I can remove the tap.
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I am hoping I can fit a Pipe Slice around each of these vertical pipes that lead to the tap.
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With the pipes cut and bolt removed I am hoping the taps can then be removed without any problem.

The next thing would be to add fittings to the copper pipes I just cut. What fittings do I need to allow my flexible hose to connect to the copper pipe? The new tap connectors which looks like this:
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Thanks

 

[nickjb]

Plan sounds ok. Cut the pipes and undo the bolt to remove the
C shaped washer (obviously turn the water off). Fit a compression fit isolation valve to the pipe and screw the flexi tail onto that.

 

[ADarkDividedGem]

Thanks, never done this before so just wanted to run my idea past someone else.

Fit a compression fit isolation valve to the pipe and screw the flexi tail onto that.

So could I buy one of these: http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homeba...-off-handle-compression-fitting---15mm-700508

Looking at the picture on the Homebase website would it be the connection on the left that fits to the copper pipe and the one on the right that fits the flexible hose? Does the connection on the right unscrew allowing me to use the screw that already attached to the flexible hose?

 

[nickjb]

Yep. One end unscrewed and is replaced by the end of the flexi. You don't need one with a handle as its only for very occasional use. Much cheaper at toolstation or screwfix too if you have a branch nearby.

http://www.toolstation.com/m/part.html?p=36879

 

[mazperks]

Just one thing to remember, dont overtighten the flexi nut onto the valve, its only a rubber washer. Hand tight plus a smidge will do.

 

[Madrab]

A handy trick is to flatten the top edge of the isolation valve with a file/grinding wheel. ISO valves are not designed to have the rubber washers found in the flexi tails tightened onto them as the top edge is too sharp, very easy to overtighten, bursting the washer and then it will leak. Buffing the edges delivers a flat face for the rubber washer to sit against.

Either that or pop 1 of these into the top of each valve -
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/d20/Flexible+Connectors/sd2807/Tap+Tail+Adaptors/p14081

 

[bazdaman]

I use a 1/2 inch male iron to copper for the flex to screw onto perfect fit.

 

[Madrab]

Yeah, indeed, me too, an ISO, tail of copper then a 15mm to 1/2" iron, those adapters have a 1/2" end tho so they are perfect and saves me in copper

 

[ADarkDividedGem]

Thank you all for the the great advice. So my shopping list looks like this:

• Pipe cutter
• ISO
• Tap Tail Adapter
• Compression Coupler Male

 

[Madrab]

Not quite -

• 15mm pipe slice
• 2 x 15mm ISO Valves
• 2 x 15mm>1/2" tap tail adapters