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Hello,
I have bought a new tap for my kitchen as the old one is leaking and not working very well even after changing the cartridge. The current tap is connected directly by copper pipes but the new tap I've got has flexible tails.
My plan to change the tap is:
One question I have is that the pipework looks kind of corroded - probably from water running down from where the tap hasn't been sealed properly? Does that pipework look like it would need replacing in any way?
Thanks a lot!
I have bought a new tap for my kitchen as the old one is leaking and not working very well even after changing the cartridge. The current tap is connected directly by copper pipes but the new tap I've got has flexible tails.
My plan to change the tap is:
- Note which pipe is hot/cold
- Turn off the isolation valves for both hot and cold pipes (there are isolation valves already fitted)
- Cut the 15mm pipe - the tails are pretty long so should be fine for length as they will reach easily
- Remove the tap (undo the bolt keeping it on and then remove)
- Put in the 15mm to 3/8" reduction adapters I've got, as the tap is a Grohe with the smaller connectors
- Secure the new tap to the sink
- Connect the tails to the 3/8" adapter making sure there are no kinks or twists
One question I have is that the pipework looks kind of corroded - probably from water running down from where the tap hasn't been sealed properly? Does that pipework look like it would need replacing in any way?
Thanks a lot!