Flexi tails fitting advice

[Serval]

Hi guys

Im replacing a set of basin taps with a v&b mixer tap.
The flexi tails attached to the tap body have got some fitting ends that I've not seen before

The instructions have some images of what look like push fit sockets (not supplied)

I want to fit the tails to 15mm copper pipe.

Does anyone know if there is some sort of adapter that I need, or do i need to change the tails?

 

[snowhead]

The brass tails on the flexis are probably 10mm, you'll need to measure or it may be stated in the instructions.
You just need 10mm x 15mm reducing coupler or elbow or whatever suits to get onto 15mm

Something like;

Straight Reducer

A flexible white polybutylene pushfit system, pipe and fittings are both manufactured from the same raw material, therefore offering uniform expansion and contraction.Compatible with all copper pipe manufactured to BS2871.With its low thermal conductivity and high resistance to corrosion, making...

www.toolstation.com

 

[Deleted member 120897]

If they’re already 15mm the use a full bore isolation valve or coupling, if they’re 10mm then a 15mm x 10mm reducer, likewise if 12mm.

 

[Serval]

Cheers guys. They're 10mm

So ill try a 10x15 reducer

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Done use push fit as it’s brass use a compression fitting

 

[Serval]

Done use push fit as it’s brass use a compression fitting

Deffo. Was going for compression anyway but cheers for the heads up

 

[Harvest Fields]

Done use push fit as it’s brass use a compression fitting

Found out last week that John Guest do a brass long tail drain off for use with speed fit fittings

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Found out last week that John Guest do a brass long tail drain off for use with speed fit fittings

Yes but there’s a special ridge to stop it flying off