colin h Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 We have been caravanning for almost 3 years now but never been to a serviced pitch. So we are soon off to Broadway and wondered what size adaptor do i need to connect tap to hose which runs to water butt. Ie campsite end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePerrin Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Generally it will be a bog standard 3/4” BSP tap connector - https://www.screwfix.com/p/hozelock-brass-threaded-outdoor-tap-connector/95018 other brands and retailers are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildwood Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 If you have any doubts ring the site, but it should be as Reggie says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp100425ev Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) Many sites with service pitches have the adapter already fitted. Many times I have had to remove the adapter to fit a two way splitter to allow a kettle to be filled without disconnecting my hose, and then refit the adapter when we leave. Can’t rely on one being there of course. Edited January 20 by hp100425ev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodentop Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 (edited) 2 hours ago, ReggiePerrin said: Generally it will be a bog standard 3/4” BSP tap connector - https://www.screwfix.com/p/hozelock-brass-threaded-outdoor-tap-connector/95018 other brands and retailers are available. No it won't. It will be a ½" BSP tap which takes a tap adapter that is about ¾" across. Three tips to the OP: DO NOT use yellow connectors etc as the colouring reputedly can be carcinogenic. Use brass if available. Use BLUE drinking water grade hose (7m of which comes with the Aquaroll adapter kit.) If you get a (brass?) tap adapter get a double with valves. Then you can fill the kettle without passing the water through the caravan piping or the Aquaroll, and without removing the adapter from the tap. Been there, done that, etc etc Edited January 20 by Woodentop Quote 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ern Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 33 minutes ago, Woodentop said: No it won't. It will be a ½" BSP tap which takes a tap adapter that is about ¾" across. Three tips to the OP: DO NOT use yellow connectors etc as the colouring reputedly can be carcinogenic. Use brass if available. Use BLUE drinking water grade hose (7m of which comes with the Aquaroll adapter kit.) If you get a (brass?) tap adapter get a double with valves. Then you can fill the kettle without passing the water through the caravan piping or the Aquaroll, and without removing the adapter from the tap. Been there, done that, etc etc Tap adaptors are usually supplied with a reducing collar which reduced a standard garden tap from 3/4 to 1/2 BSP. This will therefore fit both commonly used UK tap sizes. I have never heard of the colour being carcinogenic. Where has that rumour come from? Quote Ern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin h Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Thank you all, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in the wilderness Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Woodentop said: Then you can fill the kettle without passing the water through the caravan piping It always makes me smile that people don’t / won’t use the caravan water to make a cup of tea. Each to their own I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryandTrish Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Woodentop said: No it won't. It will be a ½" BSP tap which takes a tap adapter that is about ¾" across. Three tips to the OP: DO NOT use yellow connectors etc as the colouring reputedly can be carcinogenic. Use brass if available. Use BLUE drinking water grade hose (7m of which comes with the Aquaroll adapter kit.) If you get a (brass?) tap adapter get a double with valves. Then you can fill the kettle without passing the water through the caravan piping or the Aquaroll, and without removing the adapter from the tap. Been there, done that, etc etc I’m worried about your comment re the yellow connector. I purchased an ‘serviced pitch adapter kit’ and it came with a green fitting with a black insert. Is this safe ? As Ern has asked, can you validate your comment ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plodd Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I have been using all sorts of different coloured tap adapters for years. Neither of my two heads have noticed any ill effects For the period of time you are going to consume any water that has passed through a “dangerous” adapter the amount of nasties that might have leeched out is going to be utterly infinitesimal. Far more important things to worry about in life Like who hasn’t washed their hands after leaving the toilet and then proceeds to use the toilet block/shop/reception/bar door! Quote Experience is something you acquire after you have an urgent need for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalH Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 We always use a separate container for drinking water, including for the kettle. Too often we’ve had a teepol taste from the caravan pipe work. Quote Nissan X-Trail Tekna + Coachman Festival 450 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plodd Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 3 minutes ago, MalH said: We always use a separate container for drinking water, including for the kettle. Too often we’ve had a teepol taste from the caravan pipe work. Quote Experience is something you acquire after you have an urgent need for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 2 hours ago, Woodentop said: No it won't. It will be a ½" BSP tap which takes a tap adapter that is about ¾" across. Only ever used 3/4" BSP adaptors on any fully service pitch I have been on and use them a lot, not saying that 1/2" don't exist though. Quote Stay safe ~ Griff Wheels at the front ~ Green Oval Towing Machine Wheels at the back ~ 4 of ‘em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plodd Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 I just use whatever size of my collection fits the tap Quote Experience is something you acquire after you have an urgent need for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggiePerrin Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Apparently, vintage yellow lego bricks made between 40-50 years ago contained cadmium. Hozelok say about their hoses… Quote Our hoses are free from Phthalates, heavy metals and harmful toxins We have taken every care to guarantee that our hoses are kind to both you and the environment, by ensuring they are free from Phthalates, heavy metals and harmful toxins. https://www.hozelock.com/safety-and-regulations/phthalate-free/ Can't imagine they’d be still using any carcinogenic colouring product in their plastic fittings in this day and age & like Mr Plod above, I haven’t died yellow tap connector poisoning (yet). I have never needed or used the smaller adaptor (not sure I even have one in the caravan but I do have a couple or three of the larger version…. Quote The 3/4" Gardena tap adapter 6005-20 is likely to be the correct fitting for the majority of gardens. If you have a slightly older tap, it may be a 1/2" BSP thread version and Gardena supply an adapter to convert the 3/4" fitting to fit these. https://mincost.co.uk/blogs/news/standard-garden-tap-sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Do bear in mind to newbies that 1/2" or 3/4" BSP bears no relationship to that size in inches. 1/2" is approx 21mms outer diameter. 3/4" is approx 26.1/2mms Is this thread deviation? Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarab Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 25 minutes ago, WispMan said: Is this thread deviation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodentop Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Just to clarify, BSP is internal pipe size. A ½" BSP tap has a ¾" BSP male thread on the hose connector, but it is sold as a ½" BSP tap connector. Quote 2018 Passat B8 Estate 150GT TDi150 towing a 2018 Bailey Unicorn S4 Seville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dun Grafting Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, Woodentop said: Just to clarify, BSP is internal pipe size. A ½" BSP tap has a ¾" BSP male thread on the hose connector, but it is sold as a ½" BSP tap connector. Nope, as an ex plumber all sizes are nominal. All pipes come in different wall thickness, at one time copper had 3 grades table X,Y,Z, you could not bend Z (known as thin wall) Y you could almost bend it without a spring. Then along came metric and the diameters change again . Steel generally comes in 2 wall thickness , red band and blue band. But on chemical work generally they use ASA sizes. Plastic was a nightmare when first introduced, the only thing you could do was use the same manufacturer. Not to bad now as there is some standardisation. What was/is a big issue is the plastic pipes produced for your central heating, about 25 years ago it had no barrier layer in the wall, this allowed oxygen to dissolve through the wall into the water creating a lot of corrosion issues and sludge. Its not a problem on the domestic water H&C . Then there is 2 thread types parallel and tapper, parallel joints usually a face joint seal, taper threads good old thread seal tape. Hope this gives you some insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryandTrish Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 20/01/2022 at 17:13, Mr Plodd said: I just use whatever size of my collection fits the tap Indeed, whatever size fits and whatever colour it happens to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheltenham Caravanner Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Lots to be said for using one of these : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Ltd-HZ22560000-Dual-Connector/dp/B00T9WPAJG/ref=asc_df_B00T9WPAJG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205312686904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=306545881711765789&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006794&hvtargid=pla-485995374237&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Quote Volvo V70 D4 Estate automatic Swift Challenger SE 580 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp100425ev Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 But not in yellow, according to previous comments. Personally, I use a brass one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squash Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Cheltenham Caravanner said: Lots to be said for using one of these : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Ltd-HZ22560000-Dual-Connector/dp/B00T9WPAJG/ref=asc_df_B00T9WPAJG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205312686904&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=306545881711765789&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006794&hvtargid=pla-485995374237&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Mine's green! Is that ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plodd Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 59 minutes ago, Squash said: Mine's green! Is that ok? Is that green plastic, or green brass ? Quote Experience is something you acquire after you have an urgent need for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macquatic Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 15 hours ago, Mr Plodd said: Is that green plastic, or green brass ? Brass doesn't go green................but copper does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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