How to connect Flexi Hose to an Isolating Valve

[Jimnibob]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if a metal Flexi Hoses exists that can be connected to a 15mm isolating valve and if so what exactly do I need to buy.

Thanks

 

[PlumbBobBob]

hi jimnobob you could get a flexi with integral isolator like this

from toolstation and other retailers

 

[plumben]

Flexi Hose ½" x ½" x 300mm BX10FPFP30S | Compression Hoses | NoLinkingToThis
you can get flexis with two female ends,

 

[SimonG]

Or use a rad tail into the iso. Gives a nice flat connection.

 

[Best]

You could simply just pipe out of the isolating valves & use 1/2" x 15mm male straights.
This means you will have a proper flat face to go against your flexi flat washer. (Or male bends sometimes useful)
Handy also that you fit the isolating valves where best, - like centred below the shelf of a sink unit & the male fittings up at end of flexis.
Or avoid using flexis & use copper tails if possible. :smile:

 

[Whyme]

Best job is what steveb said, just get rid of existing iso valve.. if you go down the female either end route, dont over tighten them ( hand tight with a quarter turn of spanner) because the rubber washer can squish inside the tapered internal part of your existing ballofix and leak.

 

[AWheating]

toolstation sell these, fit into your isolator to connect your flexi to.

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