Is it easy to attach the self cutting tap to the copper pipe ?
It is best to get hold of an old piece of 15mm copper pipe to practice on first if you can, as with trying out anything new in a test situation. We have carefully chosen a self cutting tap that has a hinged base (or boss – the bit that clamps around the pipe) so that you only have one screw to worry about. The types with two screws drove us wild with frustration in the early days of development, which is why we sourced an Oracstar type with only one screw to make things easier for you. Decide on the position. Ensure that the concave rubber washer is seated against the inside front section of the hinged clamp, as this provides the seal to the pipe. Leave the rotating tap section in the boss by about three turns when you clamp the boss around the pipe. Otherwise we found it tricky to start the screw thread of the rotating tap taking up in the boss. Attach the hinged clamp (boss) to the supply pipe with the tap assembly facing forward and being accessible. Secure into position by firmly t
