WRAS approved end feed bent tap connector for copper pipework. Connects 15mm or 22mm copper pipe to 1/2″ or 3/4″ BSP tap tails at a right angle. Ideal for under-sink and basin installations where space is tight.
The end feed bent tap connector is one of those fittings that earns its keep on almost every bathroom or kitchen job. It bridges the gap between your copper supply pipe and the threaded tail of a tap, doing it at a 90-degree angle so you can make a neat, compact connection without having to bend pipe awkwardly into position. Available in 15mm x 1/2″ and 22mm x 3/4″ to suit most common installations, and fully WRAS approved, meaning they meet Water Regulations Advisory Scheme requirements for use on potable water systems in the UK.
The end feed design means you solder the fitting directly onto the copper pipe yourself. There’s no pre-loaded solder ring to rely on, which gives you complete control over the joint quality. Get your flux right, heat it evenly, feed in your solder, and you end up with a clean, leak-free joint that will outlast the tap it’s serving by some margin. These fittings work with standard copper tube to EN1057, which covers the vast majority of domestic and light commercial pipework.
Where End Feed Bent Tap Connectors Are Used
Under-sink installations are the obvious home for this fitting, where the supply pipes rise vertically and need to turn through 90 degrees to meet the tap tail. Basin connections work the same way. The bent profile keeps everything tidy in a confined space, which matters when you’re trying to fit in alongside a waste trap, a flexible hose, and whatever the previous plumber left behind.
The 15mm x 1/2″ size handles most domestic tap connections without any fuss. The 22mm x 3/4″ version comes into its own on larger basin taps, bath fillers, or any fitting with a 3/4″ BSP threaded tail where the supply is run in 22mm copper. Both sizes share the same end feed principle, so if you’re comfortable with one, you’re comfortable with both.
WRAS approval matters here because water companies and building inspectors take potable water fittings seriously. Using approved components keeps your work compliant and protects against comebacks down the line. It’s not just a sticker on the box, it means the materials and design have been independently assessed for use in drinking water systems.
Pro Tip: Always clean the pipe end and the fitting socket with emery cloth before fluxing. End feed joints fail most often from a bit of oxidation or grease that was missed in preparation, not from bad soldering technique.
End feed bent tap connectors are used wherever a copper supply pipe needs to terminate at a threaded tap tail with a directional change. Kitchen sinks, bathroom basins, and cloakroom installations all call for this fitting regularly. They appear on new builds and bathroom refits alike, and any plumber working on domestic or light commercial jobs will reach for them throughout the working week.
Best For
Under-sink tap connections
Basin and cloakroom installations
Bath filler supply connections
Copper to BSP threaded tap tail joints
Potable water systems
Compatible With
Copper tube to EN1057
1/2" BSP threaded tap tails (15mm fitting)
3/4" BSP threaded tap tails (22mm fitting)
Standard solder and flux
Key Specifications
WRAS approved
Available in 15mm x 1/2" and 22mm x 3/4"
90-degree bent profile
End feed solder type
Suitable for potable water
Not suitable for: Not suitable for use with plastic or push-fit pipe systems without an appropriate liner and adapter. These are solder-type fittings only and are not compatible with compression or push-fit connections.
Clean the outside of the copper pipe end and the inside of the fitting socket using fine emery cloth until both surfaces are bright. Apply flux to both surfaces, push the fitting fully onto the pipe, and heat the joint evenly with a blowtorch until the flux starts to bubble. Feed solder into the joint gap and let capillary action draw it in. Allow the joint to cool before wiping off excess flux residue.
For the threaded end, apply PTFE tape to the tap tail threads before connecting. Hand tighten first, then use a spanner to finish, being careful not to overtighten and crack the fitting body. Pressure test before closing up any boxing or vanity units.
Cut the copper pipe square and remove any burrs from the cut end
Clean the pipe end and the inside of the fitting socket with emery cloth until bright
Apply flux to both the pipe end and the fitting socket
Push the fitting fully onto the pipe and ensure correct orientation before heating
Heat the joint evenly with a blowtorch, moving the flame around the fitting body
Feed solder into the joint gap once the flux bubbles and let capillary action complete the joint
Allow to cool fully, then wipe away excess flux with a damp cloth
Wrap the tap tail thread with PTFE tape before screwing on the threaded end of the connector
Connect to the tap tail and tighten with a spanner, one quarter turn past hand tight
Pressure test the completed connection before covering or boxing in
Do I need to use a specific solder with these end feed fittings?
For potable water systems, use a lead-free solder. These fittings are WRAS approved for drinking water use, so you need to maintain that compliance through your choice of solder and flux. Most plumbing-grade lead-free solders are suitable. Check that your flux is also rated for potable water use.
What is the difference between the 15mm x 1/2" and 22mm x 3/4" versions?
The first measurement refers to the copper pipe size that the end feed socket accepts, and the second is the BSP thread size on the tap tail connection. Most standard kitchen and bathroom taps use 1/2" BSP tails supplied by 15mm copper pipe. The 22mm x 3/4" version is used on larger tap fittings such as bath fillers or commercial-style taps where the tail and supply pipe are both a size up.
These bent tap connectors are manufactured from copper alloy and are WRAS approved for use in cold and hot water supply systems carrying potable water. The end feed socket is designed to accept copper tube conforming to EN1057. The threaded end is machined to BSP (British Standard Pipe) parallel thread. The 90-degree body angle is cast to allow a direct pipe-to-tap-tail connection in space-restricted installations without additional bends.
Approval
WRAS approved
Connection Type
End feed (solder) x BSP threaded
Available Sizes
15mm x 1/2", 22mm x 3/4"
Thread Standard
BSP (British Standard Pipe)
Compatible Pipe Standard
EN1057 copper tube
Angle
90 degrees
Application
Potable water, hot and cold supply
Box Quantity
10
Size
15mm x 1/2", 22mm x 3/4"
Box Quantity
10
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