Viva SSH1/A 15mm x 1/2″ Long Flexible Tap Tail Connector — 500mm Pipe

Viva SSH1/A 15mm x 1/2″ Long Flexible Tap Tail Connector — 500mm Pipe

Features

This genuine Viva 15mm x 1/2″ flexible tap tail connector is a premium plumbing hose engineered to establish a secure, vibration-resistant water supply link. Bearing the official manufacturer part number SSH1/A, this high-specification 500mm (50cm) braided hose bridges the gap between standard 15mm copper or plastic pipework and a 1/2″ tap inlet thread. Constructed with a heavy-duty, stainless steel braided outer sleeve and a non-toxic internal core, it provides an exceptionally flexible routing solution that simplifies tricky under-sink basin installations.

• Genuine Viva Sanitary high-grade professional plumbing replacement hardware
• Generous 500mm (50cm) extended length accommodates long-reach pipework gaps
• Features a standard 15mm compression fitting on one end for copper or plastic pipe
• Equipped with a 1/2″ BSP female thread nut on the other end to fit standard tap tails
• Robust stainless steel braided outer mesh protects against bursts and kinks
• Supplied complete with internal sealing washers for an immediate watertight connection

Technical

• Brand: Viva Sanitary
• Part Number: SSH1/A
• Hose Length: 500mm (50cm)
• Connection Type 1: 15mm Compression Nut & Olive
• Connection Type 2: 1/2″ BSP Female Threaded Nut
• Material: Stainless Steel Braided Outer / EPDM Rubber Core
• Application: Hot and Cold Domestic Water Supplies
• Suitable For: Bathroom Basins, Kitchen Sinks, and Monobloc Mixers

Details

Rigging up rigid copper pipes directly to the underside of a new kitchen mixer or bathroom basin is an incredibly tedious and frustrating task. Because space inside modern vanity units is so restricted, bending hard metal pipework to align perfectly with tap threads requires specialist tools. Consequently, minor measurement errors cause cross-threading, strained pipe joints, and hidden tracking leaks behind your cabinetry. Furthermore, cheap unbranded braided hoses frequently suffer from weak crimps and low-grade internal rubber that degrades under hot water cycles. Because these poor-quality hoses can suddenly split or balloon under mains pressure, they risk causing devastating flood damage to your property.

Fortunately, installing this genuine Viva flexible tap tail connector eliminates these spatial alignment and safety headaches completely. Because Viva engineers this premium hose with an ultra-flexible 500mm stainless steel braid, it curves smoothly around obstacles without kinking or restricting water flow. Therefore, you completely bypass the nightmare of precision pipe bending and solder work in tight, dark cupboards. Additionally, the integrated 15mm compression joint and 1/2″ BSP nut establish a reliable, mechanical seal straight out of the box. As a result, you achieve a highly durable, watertight connection that easily handles everyday water pressure fluctuations.