Decided to plumb copper to my bath valves rather than flexible hoses as this is a job I only want to do once. I tried 3 local shops for some 15mm x 3/4" solder ring tap connectors and eventually found some.
Unfortunately the hole in the bottom of the bath valve has a smaller diameter (ID 17.1mm) than the end of the fitting (OD 19mm);the valve outlet on the side is even smaller (ID 15.2mm). I have a photo but the site will not allow me to insert it.
So my question is:
Unfortunately the hole in the bottom of the bath valve has a smaller diameter (ID 17.1mm) than the end of the fitting (OD 19mm);the valve outlet on the side is even smaller (ID 15.2mm). I have a photo but the site will not allow me to insert it.
So my question is:
- Can I cut/file off that bit of the connector, that would insert into the fitting, flush with the ring onto which the nut tightens or will this weaken the ring too much?
- Am I likely to be able to locate a copper tap fitting with a narrower end?
- If I were to use a 3/4 x 15 flexible copper stick am I likely to have the same problem?