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The tail is the section at the rear end of certain kinds of animals’ bodies; in general, the term refers to a distinct, flexible appendage to the torso. It is the part of the body that corresponds roughly to the sacrum and coccyx in mammals, reptiles, and birds. While tails are primarily a feature of vertebrates, some invertebrates including scorpions and springtails, as well as snails and slugs, have tail-like appendages that are sometimes referred to as tails. Tailed objects are sometimes referred to as "caudate" and the part of the body associated with or proximal to the tail are given the adjective "caudal".

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    Leak from where tail screws into tap.

    Hi, One of the tails for our basin tap was leaking slightly; I was never sure if the leak was from the flexible or from the join to the tap. The flexible tail in question had been screwed in so tightly that the braiding was damaged in several places. A real struggle to get the old tails out, but...
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    How to make sure this towel tail lock shield is off?

    Hello Everyone I would like to drain the towel rail in my bathroom and add some inhibitor. I have unscrewed the chrome cap on the lock shield and there is no spindle that can be turned. How can I make sure the lock shield is closed off before draining? Please see attached pictures. Thank you...
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    Radiator replacement - measurement clarification.

    I have removed a radiator and wish to replace using existing pipework and valves. The old radiator itself was 1290mm in width with a total width tail to tail of 1330mm. The pipe to pipe measurement is 1350mm. The height of the old radiator was 430mm however I could go to 500mm with the new...
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    Leaking Radiator tail pieces

    Hi Just fitted a new towel radiator in my en-suit. Unfortunately it's leaking from the tail piece you screw into the bottom of the rad. I wound round about 4 layers of PTFE tape too. I have since taken it off and wound round 8-9 layers and it screwed up nice and snug but still leaks from both...
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    Franke Atlas tap pull out 15mm hose fitting tail

    Hello: obsessed with trying to resolve a Franke (Atlas kitchen tap ) pull out hose issue: the hose seems to be 14mm - the tail standard 19mm? Seems a connector missing (now lost). If anyone knows how or where to bodge or find spare - ideas all gratefully received :cool:
  6. Bogart

    Radiator tail olives

    Been wondering a while and finally curiosity has got the better of me. Was going to ring Pegler but they have all gone home. Have a few terrier valves to fit. On all of them the olive on the radiator tail is only say 2, or 3 at the most, mm down the tail stem. Would it not be better if the stem...
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    Tail extension leaking

    Hi, ive got imperial taps that im replacing with metric ones. Ive got two extensions to screw onto the new taps. After taking the old ones out and fitting new there is a leak coming from the extension. The olive is fine. Ive tried ptfe tape and tightened everything up but there is still a leak...
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    Removing a radiator with a compression fitting between valve and radiator tail rather than a union fitting

    Hi, I am replacing some radiators and using new fittings. Most radiator valves now come with a compression interface rather than a union interface to the radiator tail. It seems to me that it would be rather difficult, if not impossible, to remove a radiator at a later date for decorating when...
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    Removing lockshield extension tail

    Hi, I have a standard radiator (1/2" female bsp) on which I'm installing a new lockshield/TRV kit. The lockshield is similar to this: What happens if I remove the nut and everything on its left in the pic, and screw the valve directly into the radiator (with PTFE)? This would simplify my space...
  10. K

    15mm isolation value to tap tail

    I looked around the forms but didn't find what I was looking for apologies if this has been asked here before. My new tap tails seems to be the same size as my isolation value (15mm) what connector would I need to for it please? I seen videos showing tap tails going straight in to isolation...
  11. tappipe

    3 way diverter cistern / bidet spray and flexible tail

    I am currently planning on replacing the siphon in the cistern and I am also considering whether I can add a hand bidet sprayer (similar to this:- bidet sprayer ) I am unsure if my solution is the correct answer. I am looking to add a flexible tail (short 150mm) with isolator from the mains...
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    Sink drain pipe: how to I remove stuck drain body/tailpiece?

    Replacing a 1970-ish pedestal sink and I can't figure out how to remove the original drain piece from the pipe. It seems to be completely seized in place. If you look at the image below, you can see the drain piece (1) and what appears to be a lock nut (2). I've been trying to unscrew the drain...
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    New tail for old Peglers Radiator Valve

    I need to replace a radiator, one of the valves is a Peglers B.S 2767 the tail in the old Rad is proving very difficult to remove can you still get tails for these valves? As replacing the valve will involve a lot of work I have a Wicks 15mm x 1/2" valve but the treads appear to be different.
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    Drop fed rads - draining from rad tail.

    Im planning to drain down my CH system to do some work on it and also replace a couple of rads. All of the downstairs rads are on individual drop feeds with most of the pipe work on 10mm microbore ( a few have had 15mm adapters and 15mm pipe added) There are no drain cocks on any of the rads...
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    Leaking radiator tail

    Hi. I've decided to start another thread to resolve this specific issue. I have just replaced three leaking Drayton Drain Off Valves. After re-filling the system, but not running it, I discovered that one of the tails is weeping. It was the hardest of all the repairs made, because there was...
  16. chucka

    seized up drain tail

    Hi everyone came to drain my CH today to replace three way MID valve. thought I'd use one of the drain tails.. fitted to every RAD! (No low point drain access on my system) The tail is the vertical type between the valve and the Rad.. chromed tube with a rad key type release square head. Only...
  17. K

    Connecting Flexible Tap connector to Copper pipework

    Hi - apologies for the stupid question but really struggling to find the right answer (I'm a novice as you'll see). New kitchen tap fitted with 2 flexible tap connectors. The ends (which connect to the incoming pipework) have a diameter of 22mm and have female connections. I need to connect...
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    Tap tail adaptors,what is the point?

    Does anybody use these?I've always connected a flexi hose tap connector end directly to a service valve and never had any problems. You have to make another compression joint between the service valve and the tap tail adaptors and then just screw the flexi hose to that. What is the point, or am...
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    Lockshield valve bigger than tail on new rad

    Total amateur giving it a go .. We are trying to replace our radiator and came up against an issue. The tail piece in the original rad is jammed in and won't budge. We have bought new rad with a 15mm tail however it seems the pipe into the lockshield valve is 3/4 inch. Does such a thing exist...
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    Flexi Tail Doesn't Fit Compression Nut

    Hi all Fitting a new monobloc mixer tap. The flexi tails that came with the tap (see first photo) don't fit the connection (see second photo). Is there a connector / coupler that will allow the flexi tail to connect to the compression coupling? If you could provide a website link to a connector...
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