Flexis on to iso valve or Male Coupler 15mm x ½"

[Mgrant]

Hey when fitting a tap supplied with flexis with a 1/2 female end. Do people screw them on to a iso valve or a male coupler 15mm x 1/2. I have used iso valves in the past but hear your not meant to as it doesn't have a flat surface for the washer to sit on.

 

[woodytheplumber]

People do but your not ment to toolstation do a handy converter or a standard half inch converter is Bob on

 

[PhoenixServices]

Use a male iron or 1/2" rad tail

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

As above Spot on!

 

[kozak1968]

Straight on ballofix, never had a problem.

 

[Mgrant]

So you should really use one of these; Male Coupler 15mm x ½" | Compression Coupling | NoLinkingToThis

 

[Deleted member 64964]

I've always gone straight on bally!

We've done housing estates like that and never an issue.

 

[Mgrant]

So have I sometimes filing down the thread on the service valve to give a flatter service. Is the fitting have put the link to the fitting your meant to use though? Giving a flat surface for the washer

 

[Deleted member 64964]

So have I sometimes filing down the thread on the service valve to give a flatter service. Is the fitting have put the link to the fitting your meant to use though? Giving a flat surface for the washer

Yes you should really go on to the correct fitting if your going by the book.

 

[tom609]

So have I sometimes filing down the thread on the service valve to give a flatter service. Is the fitting have put the link to the fitting your meant to use though? Giving a flat surface for the washer

I always flatten off the top of the valve with a diamond file I like to have a flatish surface for the rubber washer to seat on gives me piece of mind

 

[DrainMedic]

I go to a few of these a week where the washer in the flexi has deteriorated and failed when installed straight onto an isolator.
15mm to 1/2 inch male iron is by far the better way of doing it. I've never seen one fail.

 

[Mutiny]

I always use a 1/2" male iron - never thought of using a rad valve tail!

 

[Mgrant]

Yes you should really go on to the correct fitting if your going by the book.

Thanks and is that the correct fitting?

 

[Deleted member 64964]

Thanks and is that the correct fitting?

Yep that is the correct fitting you can obviously get it in all different types

End feed
Compression
Speed fit
etc etc

it's a male iron with a flat face to make a good seal.