P pgrbff New Member Joined Oct 14, 2021 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Location Italy Oct 14, 2021 #1 The tails on the end of flexible hoses on taps are not of uniform diameter. The end is slightly wider. I've always wanted to know why? Should the olive tighten on the slightly wider end or the longer narrower bit?
The tails on the end of flexible hoses on taps are not of uniform diameter. The end is slightly wider. I've always wanted to know why? Should the olive tighten on the slightly wider end or the longer narrower bit?
breplum Professional Professional Joined Nov 14, 2017 Messages 2,345 Reaction score 1,194 Location Lafayette, CA Oct 15, 2021 #2 Mostly USA plumbers here, so don't know what you are referring to. Sorry.