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[Closed] How tight should flexi tap tails hex nuts be screwed up?

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 csb
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At the non tap end of the flexi tails there is a hex nut. Im fitting it to a brass fitting and I did it hand tight and it leaked. I didnt want to crush/chew the washer.

Should I have used adjustables to tighten it?

Ta.


 
Posted : 25/03/2018 10:12 pm
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What are you fitting it too. They do physically fit onto isolation valves and the like but they aren't designed to seal onto the flat washer in a flexi. You can usually get away with it but not always. Depends how smooth that end face is. Ideally you fit an adaptor.  Eg https://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-adaptors-15mm-x-2-pack/2665r


 
Posted : 25/03/2018 10:21 pm
 csb
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Ive got it screwed to these as i had jg speedfit pipes in already from the supply.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-15mc-1-2-cylinder-connector-male/23662


 
Posted : 25/03/2018 11:08 pm
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They have a hex nut on them for a reason.

Its so you can use a tool to tighten them to create a seal.

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Posted : 25/03/2018 11:45 pm
 csb
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That's a fair point you make. I shall go in armed. Ta.


 
Posted : 26/03/2018 12:05 am
 lerk
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I can't quite understand what you're trying to use...
Hex at the non tap end you say, you mean you have 1/2" x 1/2" rather than 15mm x 1/2"?

What's wrong with these - even a plumbist can fit them without leaks!

https://www.screwfix.com/p/jg-speedfit-push-fit-flexible-tap-connector-hoses-15mm-x-x-300mm-2-pack/8349g


 
Posted : 26/03/2018 9:04 am

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