Replacing basin tap but flexible pipe to replace

[Luca]

Hello,

I'm replacing my hot water tap, but only now I realized that the hose nut is bigger than the tap connector
I'd like to remove the old flexible but I do not know what I have to loosen
Can I keep the old flexible pipe(I know it looks orrible)and buy an extension+adaptor??
The new tap is a Bristan like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B9J0GY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Pics arnt loading ?

But basin taps are normally 1/2 so a standard 1/2 flexi should do

 

[Luca]

 

[Welder]

NO. Those hoses WILL shortly fail. They are at the end of their useful life.

For longevity and reliability install fixed copper tails.

 

[Luca]

NO. Those hoses WILL shortly fail. They are at the end of their useful life.

For longevity and reliability install fixed copper tails.

I agree but the problem is what I have to loosen?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

The compression nut after the valve on the flexi

 

[Luca]

The compression nut after the valve on the flexi

Which one?
1, 2 or 3?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

2 and 3 undo the nut no 2 and 3 should pull off with the flex

 

[Luca]

2 and 3 undo the nut no 2 and 3 should pull off with the flex

I tried to do it using two wrench but 2 and 3 are so stiff! They seem stuck..

 

[Ben-gee]

Go and eat a couple of shredded wheat then try again.

 

[Luca]

Go and eat a couple of shredded wheat then try again.

Ok...but do you think to spray the nut with a specific product would help?if yes what one?

 

[Ben-gee]

It has a jointing compound, the yellow stuff, this stiffens over time and can make it a bit difficult. Use the longest handled wrenches you have to get leverage, consider extending the handle length by sliding a suitable tube over. Honestly it will budge!

 

[Luca]

It has a jointing compound, the yellow stuff, this stiffens over time and can make it a bit difficult. Use the longest handled wrenches you have to get leverage, consider extending the handle length by sliding a suitable tube over. Honestly it will budge!

Ok i will try!..Thanks to everyone for your help!

 

[rpm]

Hold 3 stationary and turn 2.

 

[Ben-gee]

If still struggling get a plumber in, if it's really tight make sure you check he/she has proper plumber's forearms (think pop-eye)

 

[Ben-gee]

On a serious note, if you can't undo 2/3 you could always try undoing nut 1 instead. Hold the valve still and rotate the nut anticlockwise.

 

[Welder]

On a serious note, if you can't undo 2/3 you could always try undoing nut 1 instead. Hold the valve still and rotate the nut anticlockwise.

On an even more serious note, if you are staying in the house, and don't want horrible surprises down the line, get it piped properly as I said.

 

[Luca]

Can I replace the old one with this?Does it fit?

Tap installed at the moment:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B9J0GY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Welder]

There are none so blind as those who will not hear...

 

[Luca]

NO. Those hoses WILL shortly fail. They are at the end of their useful life.

For longevity and reliability install fixed copper tails.

Sorry i didn't see your post

 

[Welder]

Flexi pipes like these are, really, a bit of a 'bodge' and have no genuine longevity.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Any 1/2 flex to compression will fit

 

[Harvest Fields]

Go rigid if you can if not then use flexi. Or get a pro in and go 50/50

 

[Luca]

Hold 3 stationary and turn 2 (counterclockwise)

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Correct eg 2 away from uou

 

[Ben-gee]

What you have drawn in the picture is tightening it up! No wonder you've been struggling!
Hold 3 and turn 2 the opposite way to your drawing.

 

[Ric2013]

Flexi pipes like these are, really, a bit of a 'bodge' and have no genuine longevity.

My feeling exactly.

However, I have seen bathrooms in Italy: steel tubing inside wall, with a short flexi from the wall to the tap. And no one carries out routine replacements. They do seem to last okay. I suspect the difference is that both ends of the flexi are properly supported, whereas the OP's system seems to use a flexi to hang a pipe from the tap, which must inevitably lead to increased strain.

OP: If you must use flexis, go to BES (online) and get one of their WRAS approved ones. Reasonable quality for a reasonable price. If you will buy cheap, unapproved products from the likes of Amazon, please bear in mind they are illegal to install anyway (although prosecution is probably reasonably unlikely, for the sake of the quality of the drinking water in the public network (and in your home), don't put drinking water into contact with unapproved materials). EDIT - I'm not talking about the taps, which, being Bristan, will be fine.

 

[Luca]

What you have drawn in the picture is tightening it up! No wonder you've been struggling!
Hold 3 and turn 2 the opposite way to your drawing.

Sorry but I'm really a beginner

 

[Ric2013]

Sorry but I'm really a beginner

That's what forums are for sometimes!

 

[Luca]

A big thanks to everyone for your precious support!!

 

[Harvest Fields]

No worries mate.

 

[Welder]

My feeling exactly.

However, I have seen bathrooms in Italy: steel tubing inside wall, with a short flexi from the wall to the tap. And no one carries out routine replacements. They do seem to last okay. I suspect the difference is that both ends of the flexi are properly supported, whereas the OP's system seems to use a flexi to hang a pipe from the tap, which must inevitably lead to increased strain.

OP: If you must use flexis, go to BES (online) and get one of their WRAS approved ones. Reasonable quality for a reasonable price. If you will buy cheap, unapproved products from the likes of Amazon, please bear in mind they are illegal to install anyway (although prosecution is probably reasonably unlikely, for the sake of the quality of the drinking water in the public network (and in your home), don't put drinking water into contact with unapproved materials). EDIT - I'm not talking about the taps, which, being Bristan, will be fine.

Unfortunately Ric, WRAS approval does NOT indicate 'fitness for purpose' or any form of 'quality' as we, or a user, would mean.
WRAS approval is simply testing that the NON METALLIC elements used in its construction do not contaminate the supply.
Genuinely, 90+% of the time it's the same sh1te inner hose used as the cheaper ones but they just don't pay stupid sums for 4 letters to mean NOTHING. They still break down after a few years!

If you want quality & reliability then have to have the hoses made.