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Firstly im fitting some basin taps, ive now got the washers. Should i use ptfe tape on the basin tap tails/extension threads? If i should how much should i put on?

Thanks Andrew.
 
I presume you have flexi pipes connecting to the taps like this:

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/flexible-tap-connector-with-valve-15mm-x-x-300mm/3558g

Flexible tap connectors have a rubber washer and PTFE tape is not needed.
 
No they are 1/2 extenders because the new taps have shorter tails. When i put them on without the fibre washers they were leaking, sorted the washers now.

Thanks
 

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