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Fitting flexible hoses to mixer tap

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deso | 17:32 Tue 18th Nov 2008 | DIY
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I'm installing a new bathroom and I want to connect all the new taps using flexible hoses with built in valves to make future maintenance easier. The bath taps are no problem (I think) - I presume a 3/4" x 22mm hose will connect these straight to the water pipes. But I'm not sure about the basin tap because it will be a single hole mixer tap which has 2 x 15mm tails to connect to the pipes - will two standard 1/2" x 15mm hoses do the job or do I need a different type of connector as there is no tap thread to screw the hose onto? I'm a bit confused - any advice appreciated.
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one way I can think of Deso......................if I understand you correctly................use a standard 15mm x 1/2 inch compression fitting...............connect the 15mm end to your tap tails..........................take the backnut and olive off the other end and discard..............connect your 1/2 inch flexible to the bare spigot (threaded bit)...........check it's got a washer inside...............unless I've missed something.......?
No problem did this in my bathroom you know the two tail pipes sticking out of the mixer tape ease them apart half an inch don't worry they wont break then pop down to BQ they have all the gear and are very helpful i put flexi push fits on no worries they have different lengths as well.

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Thanks guys.
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