Brass Tap Tail Extensions 7/8 inch

Brass Tap Tail Extensions give a short tap tail more length, so a tap connector, flexible hose or isolating valve has enough thread to grab. They are a simple brass piece that turns a frustrating job under a sink into a quick one.

Why fit brass tap tail extensions

Modern taps often come with short tails, and thick worktops or composite sinks eat up what little thread there is. Once the backnut is on, you can be left with almost nothing to connect to. An extension fixes that without changing the tap. Both sizes keep the same thread at each end, so the connection below is the same size as the tap tail itself.

Specification

• Material: Brass
• Sizes: 1/2″ x 1/2″ x 7/8″ and 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 7/8″
• Suitable for: Lengthening short tap tails to reach connectors

Common Questions

Why are tap tails too short on new taps?

Thick worktops, composite sinks and stone basins take up thread, and some taps come with short tails. An extension makes up the difference.

Will a tap tail extension change the thread size?

No, these keep the same size at each end, so your normal 1/2″ or 3/4″ connector still fits. Only the length changes.

Can I use a flexible tap connector instead?

Often yes, if there is enough thread for its nut. An extension is the fix when there is not.

Fitting advice from our Glasgow counter

Check how much thread is left below the backnut before you go shopping, and bring the tap if you can. Make the joint onto the tail with a suitable fibre washer or thread sealant, and hold the tap so it does not spin on the worktop. Then fit your tap connector or flexible to the extension in the usual way. Run the water and check both joints for drips before you load the cupboard back up.

Find Brass Tap Tail Extensions, including the M x F extension piece, under brass fittings.

Plumb Parts sells these over the counter at 555 South Street, Glasgow G14 0QX. Times are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat-Sun 8am-1pm, and online orders are fine too.