Unless the new tap is an exact fit onto the pipe, you will need to use a tap connector. This is a flexible corrugated or braided pipe with a threaded tap connector at one end and a compression fitting on the other. If necessary, use a pipe cutting tool to neatly trim the pipe end ready for the compression fitting
Screw the tap connector to the end of the tap and tighten with an adjustable wrench. Hold the tap body steady with the other wrench but wrap a cloth around the jaws to prevent any damage to the finish.
Connect the pipe to the other end of the flexible pipe with the compression fitting. Push on the cap nut followed by one of the olives (an internal ring - part of the compression fitting). Now push on the joint and press firmly so that the end of the pipe hits the stop inside the joint.
Hand tighten the nut against the fitting and mark across both pieces with a pencil. Now use one spanner to hold the fitting and turn the nut by one complete turn with the second spanner.
Tighten the nylon nut and fit any washers to fix the tap to the sink or bath.
Re-check all the joints, turn on the water and check for drips. Slightly tighten any leaking joints.
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