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Chatting => Equipment Shed => Topic started by: AlaninCarlisle on June 20, 2017, 09:25

Title: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on June 20, 2017, 09:25

I have two ancient outdoor water taps, probably at least 60 years old. The exit ends are threaded and their external diameter is measured at 22.6 mm or 0.9 inches. Any idea where I can buy the Hozelock-type adaptors for them so I can fit sprinklers etc?. I've just about driven myself daft in B&Q and Homebase etc as just when I think I've found what I need and get it home, it's just about 0.1 mm too small. Plastic adaptors must exist, or have existed, as one of the taps has one, albeit totally knackered

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: mumofstig on June 20, 2017, 10:08

I think you need imperial to metric adaptors like these..
https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/3q-x-58-x-half-adaptor.html?page=all

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: Lardman on June 20, 2017, 10:11

What's the external diameter of the thread ? You're more likely to find a proper brass plumbing fitting to bring it down to 3/4" and then a standard hose fitting onto the that.

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: Auntiemogs on June 20, 2017, 10:22

Sounds like it's a 5/8" BSP, but just in case https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/bspt.html (https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/bspt.html).....

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on June 20, 2017, 11:26

Quote from: Auntiemogs on June 20, 2017, 10:22

Sounds like it's a 5/8" BSP, but just in case https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/bspt.html (https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/bspt.html).....

Yes, it must be a 5/8th BSPT thread - and thanks for the chart which I've now bookmarked for further use.
So what thread do I need it adapted to to make it fit a Hozelock standard male hosepipe attachment? Any idea where I might buy such an adaptor, brass, plastic or whatever, please?

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: Auntiemogs on June 20, 2017, 16:21

Quote from: AlaninCarlisle on June 20, 2017, 11:26

So what thread do I need it adapted to to make it fit a Hozelock standard male hosepipe attachment? Any idea where I might buy such an adaptor, brass, plastic or whatever, please?

I think that Mum posted a link (see above) for you.  :)

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on June 20, 2017, 17:46

Sorry Mum, it must be the unaccustomed heat. Adaptors ordered and thank you for your patience :D

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on June 22, 2017, 21:28

Great advice from Mumofstig and Auntiemogs. The company you recommended, Stevenson plumbing posted two adaptors the same day, they arrived today and are now on the two outside taps. Thank you both. Job's a good un, as they say up here.  :D

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: mumofstig on June 22, 2017, 22:04

Sorted!

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: jezza on June 28, 2017, 19:21

hi hoze lock tap adapters use to have 5 different size adapters in a kit I have just used a set to adapt a 1"tap to 1/2" hose I still have spare adapters  I can check size and send spares if they fit   if not try Geka type connectors they are quick lock   jezza

Title: Re: Hosepipe adaptors
Post by: AlaninCarlisle on June 28, 2017, 19:49

Thanks for the offer Jezza, but I'm now sorted. Maybe someone needs them