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    Psjmartin Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 18, 2013, 09:24 AM
    New tap shank (thread) too short to fit existing pipe
    Im replacing 1960s taps with modern ones and have realised that the shank on the new taps is a lot shorter than the originals so the water pipes now don't connect up. I could put flexible hoses in (not sure how to do that) or I could find new taps with longer shanks, trouble is all modern taps seem to have 50mm shanks. Does anyone know where I can get taps with longer shanks (70mm)?
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    May 18, 2013, 10:40 AM
    Hi Psjmartin

    Check with the manufacturer of the faucet as some manufacturers sell extension shanks for exactly this case. Otherwise, talk to the guys at a local plumbing supply house and see what they can recommend... should be able to get you some extensions... ;)

    Mark
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    May 18, 2013, 01:20 PM
    Cheers :-)

    Quote Originally Posted by massplumber2008 View Post
    Hi Psjmartin

    Check with the manufacturer of the faucet as some manufacturers sell extension shanks for exactly this case. Otherwise, talk to the guys at a local plumbing supply house and see what they can recommend...should be able to get you some extensions...;)

    Mark
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    May 18, 2013, 03:35 PM
    You can probably extend those with brass nipples and couplers.
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    May 19, 2013, 04:40 PM
    Good addition to my answer, Handyman! Only issue here would be that the couplings will get in the way of tightening the faucet to the deck (couplings end up where threads are needed to tighten faucet to deck).

    However, if Psjmartin took some 1" pipe/tubing or may even need 1.25" pipe/tubing and cut a 1" sleeve that slipped over the coupling he/she could then add washer and nut (after the sleeve) and tighten all down!

    Certainly cheaper than the extension shanks!

    Mark
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    May 19, 2013, 04:43 PM
    Tighten the faucet to the deck first THEN add the extensions.
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    May 19, 2013, 04:54 PM
    If he/she could do that then they wouldn't need the extension shanks (or couplings and nipples)!
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