Outside Tap Screw Thread

[john]

A relative has an outside tap - about 25 years old. A modern hoselock fitting is too big for it - and the supplied reducing bush is too small.

My local shop told me that there are only two sizes and the adaptor / full size should be all that is needed. Clearly not.

Any suggestions? (other than changing the tap - I don't have the time or inclination - such tasks at the house seem to escalate into major projects.) Is there a further size version that I need to be seeking and am likely to find?

[Stuart]

See the thread of the 18th May Re Hose Connection Stuart

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[David Lang]

The standard hozelock is 3/4" bsp and the adaptor is 1/2" bsp. Given the age of the tap and that it seems between the two, it could be 5/8" bsp although I've never come across one - ever. I doubt you will find one either.

Take a look at

this may be your only option - or change the tap - not difficult.

Dave

[Jeff]

if its 5/8" BSP then get a 5/8 union & 5/8 to 1/2 reducing nipple .... a right codge, but it might avoid replacing the tap

Regards Jeff