There is not much give in the pipes. What is the best course of action. Can I get some type of extension pipe to bridge the half inch gap?
2007-01-08 07:44:18 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
rush down to B&Q or Homebase or some other such DIY store and get yourself some "flexi hoses" which look like a piece of shower hose fitted with pipe connectors - they'll sit between the end of the pipe and the tap connector and allow you to change taps etc very easily in future - I use them all the time!
2007-01-08 19:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by good guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, so I assume that you have a hot & cold shut off valve just below the sink, & the faucet was connected with a flexible copper, or chrome plated pipe that is bendable. You can run out to Home Depot, or Lowes, or wherever, & purchase a pair of the newer kind of flexible lines that are now available.
They come in 12", 18", & 24" lengths for sure, & maybe even longer. So take a measurement for what you need before you go. Also they make them for connecting toilet tanks as well so make sure you get the kind for connecting to a sink faucet.
Hope that helps!
2007-01-08 14:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by No More 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be able to bridge the gap as it's too small to get the necessary pieces in place. You'll have to take out a longer section (at least 6 inches) and replace that with a joint.
The alternative it to try and lower the sink by removing a sink shaped section from the tiles - but the extension would be the easier and cleaner option.
2007-01-08 07:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by mark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doh! Well, this isn't the end of the world. You can extend pretty much any supply line as long as you replace it from the valve up. You don't want to add extensions, because they are potential leaks in the future and pipe is relatively cheap anyway, at least in the quantity you're talking about.
You may also want to look into PEX pipe if it's not against code in your area. It's very easy to work with and you can connect it to virtually anything. It's also flexible.
2007-01-08 08:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy 2 flexible Pipes (15mm.) These are the stainless steel braided ones with a large nut fitted at each end. Cut your exsisting pipes back about 8 inches, If you can, then fit them onto your pipes, andscrew them straight onto your taps. Don't forget to turn the water off first. No soldering needed.
2007-01-08 13:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any decent hardware store ie B&Q or similar, sells flexible extension pipes which are fairly easy to attach. The drain is 'usually' more flexible as it is invariably plastic - various types of connectors etc should enable you to get one end to eventually tie in with the other - good luck!
2007-01-08 08:03:34 · answer #6 · answered by Ian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can purchase an extension.pipe from any decent plumbers merchant. this is very easy to fit yourself.i am sure the chap behind the counter will describe how to fit it if you are not sure, but it is an easy operation... you may have to cut the pipe back by 8 to12inches to allow the extension which is quite .flexible.
2007-01-08 07:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by powerfulpierre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used the same tile for the shower and the floors. I put the floor tile(12x12) diagonally and did a brick pattern for the walls. Just remember you can use floor tiles for walls but you can't use wall tiles for a floor.
2016-05-23 11:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get push fit flexible pipes about one foot long. Just cut back the existing pipes to fit them
2007-01-08 18:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the type of pipes(pvc,copper tubing, etc.) there are various fixes. if there is a connector on the bottom of the faucet and a connector on the pipes coming in, you could remove the short piece and replace with flex tubing and a few adaptors.
2007-01-08 11:06:01 · answer #10 · answered by taurus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋