Tap tail adaptors,what is the point?

[Vicdiy]

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 I missing something?

 

[Harvest Fields]

Tap connector are more professional and you are not suppose to connect flexi straight on to a normal coupler.

 

[rpm]

Service valves don`t have a flat mating face for the rubber washer so can cut into the washer, that said there are now valves with a flat face just for this.

 

[Best]

In short, - service valves have a tapered sharp edge for a reason - the olive supplied is to fit into it.

Note if you have any spare 15mm radiator tails, they will do for to convert one side of a service valve to a flat face.
Look good also if you use chrome service valves, therefore all chrome

 

[Vicdiy]

Service valves don`t have a flat mating face for the rubber washer so can cut into the washer, that said there are now valves with a flat face just for this.

I understand the principle but provided you do not over tighten do you think the service valve would really cut into the washer?

 

[Harvest Fields]

In short, - service valves have a tapered sharp edge for a reason - the olive supplied is to fit into it.

Note if you have any spare 15mm radiator tails, they will do for to convert one side of a service valve to a flat face.
Look good also if you use chrome service valves, therefore all chrome

As long as compression if soldering or pushfit the chrome needs to be removed from the tail.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

5 mins with a file and your sorted your flat face out

 

[Best]

As long as compression if soldering or pushfit the chrome needs to be removed from the tail.

There wouldn’t be any soldering into most service valves, but good point on if push fit service valves were used. I never use them, so tend to forget.
The OP was meaning compression end of service valves though I think

 

[Best]

5 mins with a file and your sorted your flat face out

Cowboy!

That is what your Stanley deep Pro boxes are for, - to carry all fittings including male fittings

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Cowboy!

That is what your Stanley deep Pro boxes are for, - to carry all fittings including male fittings

True but I've run out of room already