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Tap fittings/water changes.
- Thread starter Shane1094
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I think for a tap like that, something like this might work:
www.toolstation.com
You essentially just tighten it so that it's snug around the faucet.
And then you attach it to one of these:
www.hozelock.com
Makes water changes a doddle.
Hozelock Round Mixer Tap Connector
Fits round and oval taps (maximum diameter 24mm).• Designed for mixer, round and oval spout taps - suitable for taps with a maximum diameter of 24mm• Ideal for non-threaded taps - can be used on both indoor and outdoor taps• Compatible with Hozelock hose fittings thanks to the universal male end...
www.toolstation.com
You essentially just tighten it so that it's snug around the faucet.
And then you attach it to one of these:
Hose End Connector | A Simple Solution To Efficient Watering
Hozelock's Click & Connect Hose End Connectors for secure connections. Durable, comfortable grip, and leak-free performance with DuPont Delrin® Acetal.
www.hozelock.com
Makes water changes a doddle.
Wolf6
Member
I used to have one of these. I didnt like it tbh, it was a hassle to get it onto the tap, making it a bit instable over time, and sometimes it would just pop off, causing a mess. But it does work most of the time...
I'm very happy I have a secondary tap with warm water and sink in my garage now, with a permanent tap connector attached to it. That doesnt come off at least.
I'm very happy I have a secondary tap with warm water and sink in my garage now, with a permanent tap connector attached to it. That doesnt come off at least.
That's the downside about these modern style mixer taps, a lot of them are not fishkeeper friendly!
paul.in.kendal
Member
I've got the same connector, with a t-connector too. Once the hose is in place I don't have to touch it until the job is done, draining via the side-link, then refilling direct (dechlor going straight into the tank). The four taps mean I can test tapwater temperature at any time, by running it out of the free end at the sink. I also turn them all off when I'm done so the hose doesn't create a puddle.
However, shut all the taps while the mixer tap is still running and she'll blow!
However, shut all the taps while the mixer tap is still running and she'll blow!
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Nick potts
Member
Can you unscrew the tip/aerator on the end of the tap? Some have screw connectors which might allow you to fit one of these 3/4" Kitchen Tap Connector Mixer Garden Hose Adapter Pipe Joiner Fitting Brass | eBay
You could fit one of these to the pipes underneath the sink, and have the appropriate hoselock fitting permanently screwed onto it:
Self-Cutting Tap 15mm x ¾
Self-Cutting Tap 15mm x ¾
Wolf6
Member
I tried that but never found one that would fit onto it without risking damaging it, hence the other solution I went with in the end. 🙂
