Can I fit a hosepipe attachment to this tap? + How to get rid of limescale

OM2 · 13 Aug 2020

I want to fit an attachment onto a tap and use it with a water hose.

See the pic below

Can I get some sort of universal adapater?

When taking the pic, I notice all the limescale.
How do I get rid of it?

Thanks.

Madrab · 13 Aug 2020

yes you can, if it's a standard sized filter/aerator and you can get that out.

Fleebay's your pal for all sort weird and wonderful. Is it any good .... hmmm ..... who knows but it is all brass. Worth a punt I reckon.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/2027703953...7779&msclkid=307eb884c6a615a08dabe7b1570fefc5

OM2 · 14 Aug 2020

Thanks for the link.
The table doesn't have a thread.
Also it's got an edge cut out - you can see it on the left.
It's a Villeroy and Bosch tap.
I've seen some that you can kind of tighten on with a lever.
I'll try one of those unless someone here says otherwise.
Thanks.

HERTS P&D · 14 Aug 2020

OM2 said:
Thanks for the link.
The tap doesn't have a thread.
Also it's got an edge cut out - you can see it on the left.

The edge is for an adjustable spanner.

Andy

dilalio · 14 Aug 2020

OM2 said:
When taking the pic, I notice all the limescale.
How do I get rid of it?

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Kilrock-Th...sRPdT04ins8zUKMaMN5w1cV1MPkf2UUBoCgo4QAvD_BwE

Madrab · 14 Aug 2020

OM2 said:
The table doesn't have a thread.

I assume that was meant to say tap.

It does, you unscrew the filter/aerator out of your tap (it will have 2 flats, the one on the left you mentioned and a corresponding one opposite for a spanner to grip) and the attachment screws into the threaded hole that's left.

OM2 · 19 Aug 2020

Guys... thanks for the replies.

I got it off! Erm, I did a super bad job of taking off.
See pic below.

I used a big fat spanner. Is there a special tool I should have used?

+ What is the part called?
I looked up 'aerator' and 'tap filter' I couldn't find anything.

I've fitted the hosepipe attachment thing. Fits nicely. I think I might just leave in place!

"Gel Descaler "
@dilalio - thanks mate. Just what I needed. I need in different places around the house.

dilalio · 19 Aug 2020

https://www.bathroomspareparts.co.uk/tap-aerators--diffusers-863-c.asp

https://www.google.com/search?q=kit...id-ee-uk-revc&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

OM2 · 19 Aug 2020

When I searched for 'aerator' on its own the search results showed loads of other things. Tap filter the same.

Thanks for the links, much appreciated.

Male and female? Not sure why they are not all of one type? I guess I need male only.

OM2 · 20 Aug 2020

Just wondering...
Is there an aerator that clips onto the hosepipe connector?

I would love to just keep the hose pipe connector on and pull off and on the aerator when I used the hosepipe.

Madrab · 20 Aug 2020

....nope never seen one

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