Connectors for potable water

[GameForkStudio]

Hi all,
A novice question.
I am trying to replace the kitchen tap. The current tap is soldered to copper pipes under the sink. I will need to cut those but I don't want to do any soldering (don't have the tools/knowledg) so I was looking at other types of connectors.

I found the following push fit connector:
https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/tectite-sprint-brass-push-fit-adapting-male-coupler-15mm-x/94310

It is Manufactured from Copper and DZR Brass.
1- Is it suitable for drinking water?
2- Can pressure fit handle mains pressure.

Many thanks.

 

[townfanjon]

You will probably find the copper tails are screwed into the tap not soldered , you will be able to get a flexi hose to help you install the new tap , most come with flexis these days .

 

[GameForkStudio]

You are probably right about the copper tails but I can't unscrew them because they are soldered to copper pipes under the sink.

 

[Riley]

You will need to cut the old tap off then. Get a pipe cutter. Be warned. Most of these copper tails narrow the closer to the tap you get

 

[GameForkStudio]

Thanks for the reply. But it still doesn't answer my original questions about that part. Is it suitable for drinking water and mains pressure?

 

[chris watkins]

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/hose-15mm-x-m10mm-x-300mm-2-pack/66361
If the new taps don't come with suitable hoses then just buy a new pair such as these with a 15mm compression joint to connect to the copper pipes under the old taps once you cut & remove them. (the ones in the link don't seem to be WRAS approved- see below)

Please make sure that both the new taps & the hoses (or any fittings used) are WRAS approved otherwise you could fall foul of the Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999.

 

[GameForkStudio]

(the ones in the link don't seem to be WRAS approved- see below)

Please make sure that both the new taps & the hoses (or any fittings used) are WRAS approved otherwise you could fall foul of the Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999.

Thanks Chris. I didn't know about WRAS.

 

[Riley]

Ignorance is no excuse. Big fines or worse if you get it wrong

 

[GameForkStudio]

That's why I asked the experts

 

[chris watkins]

Thanks Chris. I didn't know about WRAS.

Unfortunately nor do most people, they naively think that just because it is on sale in this country it can be used.