Recent content by Scherzo

Thanks John. Yes there is a tap that isolates it and the downstairs loo, but it seems to be seized solid. And trying to unscrew the tap as you suggest, that won't turn either. The whole setup is pretty ancient, and I'm coming round to thinking I might as well get it all renewed.

Hi again. I was expecting to come on the forum today to say my problem was solved, I had now got the correct size adapter, after buying at https://uk.rs-online.com/, stock number 330-0656 (its URL is too long to put on here), “Straight Male Hose Coupling 1/2in Straight Coupler, 1/2 in BSP...

Thanks for all these replies! I've already ordered the Atoni one on Amazon, so I'll see how that works. I'm no good at plumbing, so even though a new tap might be cheaper I'd have to pay someone to fit it. For interest, here are the photos. The connectors shown are the three plastic ones that...

Hi StephenOak, thanks very much for your very useful reply. I'll buy one of those Atoni ones and see if that solves my problem. Burnerman, I took the photos of my tap and connectors as promised, but then saw StephenOaks reply. If the Atoni doesn't work I'll come back and post the photos. In...

Hi John, thanks for your reply. I've tried them all, as well as measuring. I'll take some photos tomorrow if I get a chance.

Hi, I've just joined the forum, hope I'm posting in the right place. I've just bought a garden hose, first for many years, and none of the connectors that came with it or that I can buy will fit our outdoor tap. All connectors seem to be 3/4" or 1", and our tap is 7/8", which (from what I've...