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Post by DIYDafty on Jan 2, 2019 1:57:20 GMT
Hello and Happy New Year to all
So I'm about to connect up my concealed WC cistern. It would be a little bit quicker/easier with a flexi tap connector but would I be better off using rigid copper all the way?
It will be inside a box and tiled. On the other hand its a low pressure feed so is unlikely to split?
Does it make much difference whether I use a flexi or fixed connector in my situation?
Thoughts most gratefully received.
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Post by crowsfoot on Jan 2, 2019 7:10:48 GMT
As far as I know the current "flexi scare" doesn't apply to WCs.
So flexi for me, just don't put any sharp kinks in it.
Tappy,
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Post by DIYDafty on Jan 2, 2019 17:17:37 GMT
Many thanks for that Tappy and also endorsement from Rocky too. Flexi it will be ! Interestingly, I'd already bought today both the most expensive flexi (i.e. a quid more than the cheapest but with bigger bore) and also regular brass one. I figured I could take back the one I don't need or use later. Anyway, the brass one was there most expensive and had lots of positive reviews from "plumbers" on the site so I thought that's the one to get. www.screwfix.com/p/p903sf-1-straight-tap-connector-15mm-x/58294Then I bought it and saw it came with instructions ! So obviously aimed at the Dafty market so I doubt its the best out there. Its branded "plumbsure" which I think is b&q. Of course they don't tell you that on the website. Even more reason I'm pleased I can use the flexi: www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-connector-15mm-x-x-300mm/6697g |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 2, 2019 17:58:01 GMT
Many thanks for that Tappy and also endorsement from Rocky too. Flexi it will be ! Interestingly, I'd already bought today both the most expensive flexi (i.e. a quid more than the cheapest but with bigger bore) and also regular brass one. I figured I could take back the one I don't need or use later. Anyway, the brass one was there most expensive and had lots of positive reviews from "plumbers" on the site so I thought that's the one to get. www.screwfix.com/p/p903sf-1-straight-tap-connector-15mm-x/58294Then I bought it and saw it came with instructions ! So obviously aimed at the Dafty market so I doubt its the best out there. Its branded "plumbsure" which I think is b&q. Of course they don't tell you that on the website. Even more reason I'm pleased I can use the flexi: www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-connector-15mm-x-x-300mm/6697gJust use the flexi mate. Straight onto the fill outlet. I like brass shanks. Make sure the flexi has a rubber in it, they usually do. |
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Post by tomplum on Jan 2, 2019 18:44:33 GMT
flexi's have been used for years now, easy to install and easy for future maintenance, why struggle when there's no need, I always choose the cheap ones from screwfix and never had a problem, The only place I would not use a flexi is on cheap kitchen sinks, because the taps will never be solid, they will feel like a pair of Atari joy sticks wobbling about all over the place,  |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 2, 2019 18:47:51 GMT
flexi's have been used for years now, easy to install and easy for future maintenance, why struggle when there's no need, I always choose the cheap ones from screwfix and never had a problem, The only place I would not use a flexi is on cheap kitchen sinks, because the taps will never be solid, they will feel like a pair of Atari joy sticks wobbling about all over the place, Atari Superb |
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Post by cylinderfella on Jan 4, 2019 0:07:28 GMT
flexi's have been used for years now, easy to install and easy for future maintenance, why struggle when there's no need, I always choose the cheap ones from screwfix and never had a problem, The only place I would not use a flexi is on cheap kitchen sinks, because the taps will never be solid, they will feel like a pair of Atari joy sticks wobbling about all over the place, Atari Superb For the younger readers!! |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Jan 4, 2019 7:26:59 GMT
I wish I still had mine Mum must’ve thrown away in the 80’s |
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Post by tomplum on Jan 4, 2019 9:27:55 GMT
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