Many thanks for your suggestion - never knew there was such BSP thread size. The best option though is to fit a tap (about 10 for a brass tap). A sprinkler has a fitting similar to a tap connector, so you can simply push fit your hose onto it. The brass connector on my hose is too small to grip with anything but my fingers. I've been unable to establish this when asking the question on several Facebook groups). Taps used on farms, factories and in horticulture, and fittings for garden irrigation pumps often have a 1 inch or 7/8" BSP outlet. US hoses normally come with a female threaded fitting on the bib end. The quick release, push-fit hose connection system produced by Hozelock, Gardena and other manufacturers is a lot more convenient because hoses can be easily attached to taps without having to screw on connectors. This has a barbed/bayonet section that pushes into the hose. RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. Tap connectors are also available for 1" threaded garden taps. not a spigot). Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on June 11, 2019: BSP threads are used on fittings in Europe. I am looking for a garden hose connector that can connect a large diameter hose with a standard one , but I cant seem to find a solution. Screw a 3/4 -inch brass or plastic fitting onto the tap. Answer: You could use something like this y-splitter which would push fit into a quick connect adaptor fitted onto the end of each hose: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LumiParty-Connecto You would need to include one-way/check valves inline or on the output of the water sources so that they don't feed into each other. Alternative y-splitter for US hoses with GHT screwed fittings. So it's likely to be a 3/4" British Standard Pipe (BSP) fitting as I suspected. BSP threaded taps are 1", 3/4" and 1/2" with external thread diameters of 33mm, 26mm and 21mm approx respectively, so if you measure you should be able to identify which one you have. Is it male or female thread? It'll just push onto the hose end connector. Usually the way these work is that the trigger opens a valve that's held closed by a spring. It can cause corrosion so plumbing fittings are sometimes separated with plastic pieces. The problem Im having is (even after having ordered several different types of connectors) I am unable to find the appropriate connection to connect my hose (from the male screw end) to our water spray gun. Remove the spray gun if fitted from the first hose. There are two options for connecting a hose: If the hose doesn't have a connector on the end, (i.e. I have a Karcher Pressure Washer. https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/bspt.html. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on June 15, 2020: Yes it can. The older system before quick release connectors were invented involved attaching spray jets, tap connectors, and hose joiners to a hose and hand tightening the fitting onto the hose with an integral threaded knurled (ridged for grip) plastic ring. It's a good idea also to include a double check valve in your fixed plumbing or where the hose connects to a tap/faucet/spigot, so that dirty water doesn't siphon back into your indoor plumbing. If you don't have a tap, you could try fitting a valve to the end of the pipe like the one used for washing machine hoses. Hose connectors like this one are commonly found in water or power plants and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems. Answer: Normally the alternative to 3/4 inch BSP threads is either 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch or 1 inch. If you measure the threads they won't actually be this size because the thread size historically refers to the internal diameter of a thick walled iron pipe used with the fitting. Question: I have a small 12v pump with a 3/8" Hose Barb. Better than ever. Is it a push fit type, or do you want something that just fits into the end of a bare hose? Get tips and tricks how to clever water with GARDENA. The hose end connector push fits onto the threaded connector. Answer: The cheapest option is to replace the tap. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on July 04, 2019: If they're outside, the worst that can happen is that the o-rings fail and they dribble or the end of the hose gets forced out of the fitting and water flows everywhere. threaded connectors like these ones available from Amazon, barbed reduction fitting like this one from Amazon, one of these adapters, available from Amazon, The standard thread used for garden hoses is commonly known as garden hose thread (GHT), but officially its title is NH ("National Hose") defined in. You can use one of these adapters, available from Amazon to connect either a 3/4" male or female hose end connector to a female NPT fitting. Whenever and wherever you are. I'll ask them when their customer support is back online. If you remove the watering accessory, the water flow stops automatically. You can choose to use them or not. I have bought some brass water stop connectors that doesn't works when used at the tap end - they are unfortunately closed by pressure of supply water. I have a FAUQUET hose nozzle that my husband brought back from Europe a few years ago. in the US, " 1/2" Hose Barb to 3/4" Female Garden Hose GHT Hose End Fitting"). Push fitting a hose end connector onto a garden tap. Question: I've got new 3/4 inch taps, but the Quick Release 3/4 Inch Garden Tap Connectors for my garden hose don't fit as they are too small and the inch versions are too big. The spray jet simply push-fits into the gun connector. Depending on the manufacturer, there are several types of these tap connectors. To prevent freezing and cracking of the spray jet, it's a good idea to open it and allow water to drain. Fittings have an external thread diameter of 1. The trigger on the spray attachment controls a valve in the spray, so it shouldn't have any bearing on what happens with the hose. Wide and versatile range of watering accessories. What gender are the threads on the fitting at the end of your hose? The barb part of the connector varies in diameter to suit the internal diameter of the hose, so use a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2 inch version. There are several options: Plumbing fittings in the US are NPT. Fitting has to be replaced by a different connector to connect to e.g. Question: How do I join two different water sources to the same hose? Push the other end of the connector into the free end of the first (at the point you removed the spray head). I've ordered a 7/8 inch to 3/4 ribbed connector from S&G Engineers, let's hop that does the trick - I'll let you know. You shouldn't need an extra valve. Push fit the gun connector on the end of the hose onto the tap connector on the pressure washer. Full set for irrigation and cleaning around the house and garden. This article is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge. I'm aching to use it. I can't post commercial links here, but try the YourDIYShop.com website. Spiral hose with 3/4 threaded female connector. Update: According to Valterra, threads are 3/4" GHT, so use GHT to BSP adapters. Does the nozzle have a threaded inlet and if so is it male or female? So once you turn off the water supply to the hose, open the spray jet and hang it downwards to allow water to drain out. Also, various accessories such as sprinklers, power washers, extra lengths of hose, branches and spray jets can be quickly added or removed as necessary, even with the water turned on. If for instance the hose needed to be connected to a power washer or other accessory, or an additional length of hose, the fitting would have to be replaced. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on May 22, 2020: Yes the internal measurement of the fitting is what I meant (Between the "valleys" in the threads). The female end screws directly onto the garden tap. So for instance an adapter/coupler can be male/male, male/female, female/female, male/quick connect or female/quick connect. Over a 30 year period he has also become self taught in garden power tool maintenance. Domestic plumbing fittings vary in diameter, but also have BSP threads. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on May 27, 2020: That's strange. An adapter however can be used. This has an internal valve that stops water flow when the spray jet is removed. I want to use the same hoses sprinklers etc., but I don't always want to switch the hose at the source. This is made from ABS or polystyrene, a much stiffer plastic, and it can easily crack if the water inside turns to ice during severe frost. Finally attach the spray gun, sprinkler, power washer or another accessory to the gun connector at the end of the second hose. In the animation on the Hozelock site, the sensor controller appears to have two parts for connecting to a tap: One piece is a reducer (for 1/2" or 3/4" taps) which screws on first and then the timer screws onto that piece. If there's one of these on the end of each hose, the hoses can be joined using the double ended fitting as I show in the photos. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on April 18, 2020: Hi. So I'll be able to freely connect them together with double-male connector. What fitting if any is on the end of the pump hose? Secure and straightforward connection: from tap to device. ), I presume you mean a spray nozzle (not a faucet adapter, you spelled it fauquet in the comment. Thanks in advance for your time. Source: Engineering Toolbox. Tapered threads. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on May 12, 2020: I had a look at that product, the company don't actually specify where they're based, there's no contact address so I'm not sure whether the fittings are US GHT, or BSP like we use in Ireland. GHT is not compatible with National Pipe Tapered (NPT) as used for plumbing fittings. An alternative system in the US is to screw a quick release adaptor onto the bib (the adaptor has a female thread on the end) and screw a push connector (male thread on the end) into the female threaded fitting on the end of the hose. BSP 3/4 inch has 14 threads per inch. I'll see if I can get some info. It suggests just screwing a piece onto the tap and then screwing on to that, but that middle piece doesn't seem to screw on (to what I think is a standard tap). Alternatively, use a round tap connector like the ones in the article below. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on July 25, 2019: Hi Linda. Suitable for round or oval taps up to 18 mm, This connector is suitable for larger diameter mixer taps up to 24 mm, Designed to fit a wide variety of square, round and mixer taps up to 43mm high by 34mm wide. The 3/4" connector has 14 threads per inch and is not compatible with spigots. Just check also that you're not cross-threading. Orders Only: orders.sa@rs-components.com Enquiries: customerservicesg@rs-components.com. Question: Some of the photos show a wall mounted female fitting (to accept a faucet) while the hose connects to the male end. they are just bare hose ends at the moment. The external threaded plastic pipe that emerges from the centre side of the ree. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on April 10, 2020: Hi Scott. (This will be specified in the spec of the fitting (e.g. My garden tap has an unusual thread size. I did this and lots of products turned up. A garden tap connector allows a hose to be used to feed the washing machine. One end of the coupler pushes into the spray connector end of the first hose. What type of fitting do you have on your spray gun? In the USA, bibcocks generally have a 3/4" GHT outlet. Are you thinking that the Walmart fitting that you suggested would fit our European nozzle and then we could get a push fitting mate to attach to our hose end? 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Fittings differ somewhat between the United States and the United Kingdom. It delivers a leak-free seal even at high pressures. Maybe it was shortlived. Can you measure it's approximate diameter in inches to the nearest 1/16th? For us, the hose end that needs to attach to this nozzle is male. It's caused by bad design of valve inside. Answer: It depends on what you want to connect it to. As part of the RS PRO range, this product has been strictly tested for consistent quality and durability. (Sometimes these are supplied with the connector). Hi I Have a 3/4 screw connection on my Flexi hose and Im trying to connect it to my karcher jet wash that has either a male connector or threaded connection neither which is compatible with my hose. Reducer for converting a 3/4" garden tap connector so it can be used with 1/2" threaded taps. In the US, female threaded fittings are normally fitted as standard to a hose. This is a known phenomenon in plumbing and a bit like what happens in a battery. Bibcock with Sharkbite fitting for ease of plumbing. However, they take longer to connect to the tap and the O-ring seems to wear quicker because it gets compressed during connection. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on June 05, 2019: Is the fitting too large to be screwed into a normal 3/4 BSP female hose fitting? To achieve a watertight seal in a fridge, boiler or air conditioning unit turn to this male hose-tail adapter from RS PRO. Raspberry Pi, Arduino & Development Tools, Engineering Materials & Industrial Hardware. just bare hose), fit a brass, female 3/4 inch BSP (UK) or GHT (US) connector. You need a threaded "garden tap" type fitting so that you can connect a hose. out of it rather than into it). All the valves I see are npt. E.g., the irrigation well water flowing back into the household, or stagnant water in the hoses doing the same thing if the water pressure in the house drops. I'm guessing the fitting is knurled with ridges, so it would be difficult to attach something permanently by glueing or whatever. Trusted by engineers all over the world, every part of every RS PRO product has been rigorously tested against demanding industry standards. of the hose. The alternative is to cut off the fitting on the end of the hose and use a push fit adapter. It delivers a leak-free seal even at high pressures. Water should come out of the hose when you do this. I am at a complete loss! I'm bnot sure about this. These are readily available in plumbing stores, homestores or online from eBay, Amazon etc. Threaded hose connectors available from Amazon. Answer: The easiest solution is probably to cut off the garden hose thread (GHT) fitting on the end of your hose (or push fit adapter plus female fitting) and replace with a barbed female connector suitable for Chilean outside taps. Thread sizes historically referenced the internal diameter of a steel or copper plumbing pipe that was used with the fitting. Safety you can rely on. But will be the water flowing through connector with stop valve when attached to water supply tap connector? The fitting may be bonded to the sprinkler, however if it isn't, it can be replaced. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on July 15, 2019: Just checked with Hozelock, they don't make a 7/8" fitting. I've done a search on Google for "clamp for unscrewing round objects" and these are the results: You could tighten a hose clip around it and you'd get a better grip on the screw section of the clip than the grips on the connector. Im in Ireland too ! Edit: I've contacted the manufacturer to check whether the thread on the regulator is NPT or what's commonly known as garden hose thread (GHT). Thread is 3/4 inch BSP in the UK and 3/4 inch MHT (GHT/NHR) in the USA. I have expected the function as you described to me (these aren't check valves, they are two way valves that simply open when an accessory or adaptor is pushed into the fitting) but I was not sure when dealer disagree with my complaint. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on July 30, 2020: Check any rubber washers are in place and seated properly. Pressure washers generally have a threaded inlet. Hose fittings made from plastic (usually polystyrene or ABS) are widely available. Ok, so it has a female BSP thread, probably 3/4 inch (just check this, the diameter of the threads should be just less than an inch, about 15/16"). Thx. The part that goes on a wall is called a wall plate elbow or wall union. 2022 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Water lying in a hose can become stagnant and laden with Legionella and other harmful bacteria in warm conditions. They found it in Germany. Question: I have a garden sprayer that has female 3/4" BSP threads. Alternatively, you could attach a short piece of hose to the barb and secure it with a hose clip. If you could help me with this I would be delighted. I've tweeted an enquiry to Karcher Australia also. Should the connector be fixed, screwed or quick release? There are also some other regional variants in naming these fittings: No, it's neither the internal nor external diameter. This is useful if for instance you want to feed more than one sprinkler or drip feed system for plants. It sounds as though there aren't enough threads on the tap rather than too many as you suggest. I am refurbing a very ordinary hoselock hose reel , a plastic reel mounted within on an upside-down Y shaped tubular frame. I've removed your comment because we have to limit links. Push one end into the tap connector of the second hose. On my tap in the article, the threads are wider than the unthreaded part of the spout, so for taps like that, even if there were only a couple of threads, it wouldn't make a difference. Garden taps in the UK have a 3/4-inch BSP threaded outlet. A quick connect adapter can be screwed into this to allow the hose to be push fit onto the bib. Do you have any idea what type of fitting I need that will have either a 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch straight hose connector on the other end? It's very heavy duty. If the hose has a male thread, you can use an adaptor with female thread on one end and a push fit on the other end (like what I used to connect to a garden tap). Image by BenFrantzDale, CC BY SA 3.0 via English Wikipedia, BSP parallel specs. Most garden taps have a 3/4 inch BSP thread and thread pitch is 14 threads per inch. I just checked the gun on my coiled hose and it has a 3/4" female threaded BSP inlet (the female equivalent of the male threads on a garden tap). I was wondering if you could help a novice gardener out. Can you help? Can you point me in the direction to find all hose bib fitting sizes/dimensions for all European countries to attach to a garden faucet? This is another option, but it only seems to exist as a design concept on a 3D printing site. RS PRO is our own brand range and brings you a wide range of high-quality, great value products offering you more choice. For instance a 1/2" BSP thread has an external diameter of about 21 mm or 53/64", whereas 1/2" is approximately equal to 12.5 mm. This accessory fitting is a little different from a garden tap connector and has male (external) threads. A 3/4" BSP connector will screw straight onto a tap. I'd like to use water stop connectors on both ends of my hoses. (or is it a push fit connector? 3/4 inch US GHT has 11.5 threads per inch so is a bit coarser. If so, you just need to search for GHT adapters/barbs instead of NPT ones. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on April 28, 2020: Paul, the simplest solution is to use a double barbed reduction fitting and hold it on with hose clips. Leave it with me. Dealer said to me that it is normal function and won't agree with my complaint. The best thing to do is contact Hozelock and get their advice. I can't find any references to a Fauquet brand). I saw some patents pending under this name when I googled but no company or items for sale. I find it's easy to cross thread these fittings, especially if threads are a little loose/worn. The Walmart fitting would work if the push part on it is compatible with a US push adapter (but the adapter would need to have female threads, ). You just need to push each hose end into the connector. A flat hose and spiral hose adapter for connecting these type of hoses to a push fit tap connector. You should be able to identify the thread by both the number of threads per inch and diameter. Hozelock mult-outlet adaptor for connecting several hoses to one tap. Or this type of connector with stop valve can be used only for one way water flowing? I'm assuming since you called it a faucet, you're in the US, or Canada, so if you're buying online, make sure the fitting has US threads, not British BSP threads. A reducer adaptor insert is available which screws inside a 3/4 threaded fitting. I Googled "7/8 bsp garden tap adaptor" and they seem to be available. It's possible that an electrochemical reaction is going on between the silver plating, whatever metal it is, and the brass on the other fitting. Get a brass fitting because it'll last longer than plastic. That could stop the fitting from screwing on sufficiently. In the US, you need to get a quick connect adapter that screws into the female end of the hose. Your last paragraph answer my question. Could it be possible that either the hose or washer have a British or US connector? Turn of your tap/bibcock and ideally disconnect your hose pipe when not in use to avoid contamination of your home water supply by legionella and other harmful bacteria. Is there an adaptor that will allow me to connect it to an US hose thread? There's also more flexibility in the gender of fittings to allow mixing and matching of hoses and accessories to other hose systems. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on May 21, 2020: These fittings are available, but I'm not sure the push fit end is compatible with US push fittings (or whether you actually use push fittings in the US. And when I'll need to separate them I just disconnect them and water stays in hoses without leaking. Threads are non-tapered, i.e parallel. Male on one end, female on the other. An alternative is to fit a double check valve to the outside tap. A 1" version of this is available. To achieve a watertight seal in a fridge, boiler or air conditioning unit turn to this male hose-tail adapter from RS PRO. The plastic components are now made from more than 90% recycled material. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brass-Hex-Male-Nipple-Ada Then you can screw a BSP push fitting onto the end and push that into the connector on your hose where the spray jet normally goes. Eugene Brennan (author) from Ireland on July 13, 2020: Stanislav, it's possible that some have a double function and also act as check valves operated by pressure. Any ideas? Are they OK to leave connected to mains tap and pressurized over the summer. These aren't check valves, they are two way valves that simply open when an accessory or adaptor is pushed into the fitting. And same when i disconnect the hose from tap end. Brass can be plated with chrome or nickel, so for instance kitchen/bathroom faucets are brass, but silvered for aesthetic reasons. You can screw on a garden tap connector and then push fit the hose onto the connector. Make sure, and check with the manufacturer that the thread is definitely 3/4 inch before buying adapters. These are more durable and don't crack when you let the hose slap off the ground, drop something on them or drive your wheelbarrow over the hose! One end of the plug is narrower than the other. Then tighten the two knurled rings. It does say FAUQUET on the side. Your hose will have a US style GHT thread. Hozelock splitter for connecting two, quick- release hoses. The fitting is held in place on the hose by the knurled ring. If the spray end of one hose has a male threaded connector and the bib connector on the other is female threaded as is often the case with US hoses, they can be simply screwed together if the threads have the same diameter and pitch. 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Possibly it could be 1" BSP and the external diameter of that size thread is 33mm approx. Push the fitting into the end of the hose and secure with a hose clip. Thank you for your confidence in us over the last 50 years! The nozzle has a threaded inlet and is female. Also I'll try to get info on those push fittings to check whether they're standard worldwide (I want to update the article with that info anyway!). 2, 3 and 4 way tap connectors are available so you can connect more than one hose.
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