Outside tap 3/4 inch - 1 inch adapter problem

[EdF_uk]

Good evening,

I have an outside tap with a 3/4"thread. I'm trying to set up outside irrigation and the timer connector is 1". It comes with a 3/4" to 1" adapter which I thread on as far as it can go. The connector leaks and I initially thought i was a problem with the connector itself however on further inspection it appears the the connector is not screwing in far enough and mating with the washer/seal because it is hitting the underside of the tap (see picture). Is there a shallower adapter I could use? Seems to be a bit limiting if the tap is so poorly designed you can't use standard fittings?

Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks,

E

 

[Wayners]

Use PTFE tape

 

[Exedon]

As above or try 2 washers there are brass adapters available much better.
The plastic connector is actually 3/4 the tap probably 5/8 they are cheap and cheerful!

 

[CountryFan]

Also looks like you have a leak from the gland of the tap.

 

[EdF_uk]

The leak is coming from the grey adapter because I cannot screw it home as it hits the underside of the tap. Seems like the tap is a terrible design. Maybe I can change the tap. I have tried PTFE tape but to no avial. Maybe another washer or two could work.#

If I buy a new tap do I just unscrew the existing one and replace where the PTFE is on the right hand side?

 

[Alec_t]

Maybe another washer or two could work.

Agreed.

 

[Stivino]

I had the same thing with my out side tap, I cut a couple of millimeters off the fitting. Or, put another seal in.

 

[EdF_uk]

I will try another seal. Many thanks.

 

[EdF_uk]

Next question....Can someone point me in the direction of the correct washers for the fitting please?

 

[Stivino]

Why not just buy a new one? You can get these for peanuts in almost all the supermarkets, and the pound shops.
69p

 

[EdF_uk]

Why not just buy a new one? You can get these for peanuts in almost all the supermarkets, and the pound shops.
69p

And take the washer out of the new one?

 

[Stivino]

And take the washer out of the new one?

Take the washer, or use the new one.