Tap connector

54and56 · 20-01-2024 9:47pm #1

Hi all,

I want to connect a regular hose to this tap but can't find a connector which will fit the tap on one end and have a regular hose connection on the other end.

Any suggestions?

standardg60 · 20-01-2024 9:52pm

https://www.amazon.co.uk/HOZELOCK-Inlet-Adaptor-Connection-2166P9000/dp/B000TAUEMA/ref%3Dasc_df_B000TAUEMA/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=231845867220&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9965317740133241851&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007850&hvtargid=pla-421404383411&mcid=c73448493fc83216a0c49ac56c71d86b&th=1

Very common connector required there

cnocbui · 20-01-2024 9:58pm

That 'looks' like a push fit hose connector that is just missing it's O-ring. Would just need an O-ring to get working.

54and56 · 20-01-2024 10:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121645561#Comment_121645561

Brilliant, thanks @standardg60

54and56 · 20-01-2024 10:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121645586#Comment_121645586

Thanks @cnocbui, I'll get one of the connectors @standardg60 linked to and hopefully that'll do the trick.

cnocbui · 21-01-2024 9:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121645654#Comment_121645654

I think you also need an O-ring, which is the bit that actually makes the seal with those fittings. Take a look at other male connectors that fit the connector that was suggested, they all have O-rings. A hardware store likely would have both.

The Continental Op · 21-01-2024 12:33pm

Thought same as you lads but we were wrong :-( its not a hose fitting as we know it. Its a washing machine hose fitting with a G1/2 connection.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mounted-Interface-Laundry-Lavatory-Bathroom/dp/B0957TSP3K

That said I'm not convinced what the G1/2 Interface refers to as I can't find anything that I would guarantee would fit it. G1/2 might just be the thread size on the main side? Needs more research ;-)

Edit> $&^&$^&!!! G1/2 does refer to the screw thread for the mains side so still trying to find out what the "hoselock" looking end fits?

Edit yet again> I think that funny adaptor unscrews so you can replace it with a more standard adaptor.

standardg60 · 21-01-2024 1:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121647540#Comment_121647540

Well spotted seems to be some American fitting, and yes looks like the end can just be unscrewed and replaced with a threaded tap connector

standardg60 · 21-01-2024 1:28pm

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/hozelock-1-2-3-4-threaded-tap-connector/52973

ie. One of these

54and56 · 21-01-2024 6:40pm

Thanks all, I'll purchase a threaded outdoor tap to quick connect adaptor and update here for future ref.

54and56 · 22-01-2024 5:46pm

Just to wrap this up.

I purchased a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch threaded garden hose tap connector like this from my local hardware store and it enables the garden tap to be used by a quick connect hose.

Thanks all for your input.

The Continental Op · 22-01-2024 5:49pm

So did the funny looking bit that the tap came with unscrew?

standardg60 · 22-01-2024 5:50pm

Glad you got sorted OP

54and56 · 22-01-2024 6:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121655265#Comment_121655265

Yes, should have confirmed that. Unscrewed the bottom part of the garden tap per the image below and then screwed on the adaptor.

Tap connector

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