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Connecting taps and valves to the various water sources is a big question for DIY Doctor regulars. Choosing between the various types of tap connectors can cause problems and this project will help you identify the connectors and where they are best used. The image below shows a sample of tap connectors and the instructions underneath will run through connection to taps and valves. Click on the image to find out more about tap connectors and to get to the plumbing section of the tool store.Window Cleaning Supplies Philadelphia The threaded end of C, D, E, F screw onto A and the unthreaded end of them fits onto G and HSeasons Single Handle Bath Faucet Adjustable basin wrench or spannerWasher And Dryer Sales In San Diego

This is how a tap is fixed to the unit it serves. The thread, either 22mm or 15mm, goes through a hole in the basin, bath or sink and the body of the tap is tightened up to the unit by means of the nut underneath. Reaching this nut is made considerably easier using basin spanner or basin wrench shown in the image above. You can click on this image to find out more. Sometimes it is made easier to get to the nut by allowing it to tighten a little further down the thread. This is done by placing a special washer on the thread, before the nut goes on. This washer is called a top hat washer. The thread is also the same as the thread which sticks out of a toilet cistern inlet valve. Top hat washers are not used on these as they are easy to get to but the tap connectors are used in exactly the same way. This also applies to valves in the roof tanks. This is the back nut which is tightened up against the underside of the basin, sink or bath. The same method is used when taps are placed into worktops and overhang the unit.

This is a push fit, flexible tap connector with a built in isolation valve. Absolutely excellent for units where access is difficult. The chrome nut at the top connects to the tap thread after inserting a fibre washer (I) and the black end is simply pushed over either a chrome pipe (G) or a copper pipe (H). The small silver circle you can see in the black push fit end is a valve which is easily turned on and off with a screwdriver allowing you to isolate water to this tap at any time. See our projects on Speed Fit fittings and also our Isolation valves project. Flexible tap connectors can also be bought with compression fittings on the end (see below) with or without isolation valves and in different lengths. This is a Speed Fit tap connector where the brass nut tightens onto the thread of the tap and the pipe is pushed directly up into it. See the project link above to Speed Fit plumbing. This is a Yorkshire fitting tap connector. The nut is tightened to the tap thread and the copper pipe is fed into the end of the fitting.

This is then soldered into place. See our project on soldered pipe joints. This is a compression fitting tap connector. The nut is tightened to the thread on the tap and there is a nut on the other end which contains an Olive. The Olive is fed over the end of the copper pipe and the nut tightened down onto it. See our project on compression joints to see how this works. The fibre washer (I) can be seen sitting at the top of this connector. A length of chrome pipe. This pipe can be used instead of copper in areas where it is likely to be seen. A feature can then be made of the pipe rather than trying to hide it. For DIY purposes only compression joints should be used to join chrome pipe. I'm pretty sure everyone is familiar with copper pipe. Even if you are not a plumber or have no interest in plumbing your sure to have come across it in a kitchen or bathroom at some point. Fibre washer - This seals the joint between the back of the nut on the tap connector and the rim of the thread on the tap thread.

Sometimes, after being compressed in a used fitting for a while it is not easily seen, and even less easily removed but do not try to place a new one on top of an old one as it will reduce the thread available to tighten onto the tap. This can make it difficult and lead to cross-threading which can lead to leaks all too easily. Why not go to our video section on bathrooms to watch a film on how to replace a tap washer for additional help and advice.Finding the Correct Pipe Thread Size National Pipe Threads (NPT) Measuring the pipe will oftentimes mislead you into choosing the wrong pipe, so do take care. Male threads: Measure the outside diameter of the large portion of the thread at "A"; Find figure nearest this dimension in column 1 or 2 of chart. The dimension in column 3 will be your nominal pipe thread size. Female Threads: Measure top diameter of thread at "B"; Normal engagementfor tight joint View our Pipe Fittings and Nipples Index Page All pipe thread types used in plumbing are specified by the American National Standard for pipe as accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

NPT sample (tapered threads) National Pipe Threads (NPT) have tapered threads. These are the most common threads used for general purposes. NPT threads are designed with a 60 degree thread angle, and are used for joining and sealing pipe to fittings in low pressure air or liquids and also mechanical applications. The tapered thread is 3/4" over one foot of length. Tapered threads are deeper at the end of the pipe and are increasingly shallower the further they are from the end of the pipe. The taper on the pipe only allows the pipe to screw inside the fitting until it is forced to stop because of the taper. The distance the pipe can be screwed into the fitting is specified by the ANSI standard. After tightening with a wrench the threads may have slight spaces between the pipe and fitting which could cause a leak so a pipe sealant must be used to ensure any gaps are filled. The Dry-seal thread (NPTF) also have tapered threads. NPTF threads are used when the application is such that pipe sealing compounds may fail due to higher heat or pressure than normal NPT threads can withstand.

The threads are designed to seal mechanically by slightly, but sufficiently, crushing the threads when tightened with a wrench. This allows for joining the pipe and fitting without sealants. The NPT and NPTF threads can be interchanged if sealants such as PTFE tape or suitable pipe joint compounds are used. None of the other thread standards are fully interchangeable (GHT, NST, BSPT, NPSI, etc.) Female NPT threads can be designated as "FPT" or "FIP" and male NPT threads can be designated as "MPT" or "MIP". National Standard Free-Fitting Straight Mechanical Pipe Threads (NPSM) have straight threads which are only used for joining. A washer or gasket is needed to seal this type of threaded connection. There are also three less common thread types used in the plumbing industry. The Garden Hose Thread (GHT) and the Fire Hose Thread (NST) have coarse threads. The seal is made with a gasket or washer and are used mainly for attaching (joining) hoses to valves quickly, without the use of a wrench.

The British Standard Taper Pipe Thread (BSPT) has a 55 degree thread angle (NPT are 60 degree) and is used internationally as a standard thread for joining steel pipes. Definition of pipe thread acronyms National Pipe Thread (tapered) Female Pipe Thread (interchangeable with NPT) Female Iron Pipe (interchangeable with NPT) Male Pipe Thread (interchangeable with NPT) Male Iron Pipe (interchangeable with NPT) Iron pipe size (interchangeable with NPT) SAE short taper pipe thread National Pipe Thread Fuel (American National taper pipe thread for dryseal pressure-tight joints) National Pipe Straight Mechanical (American National straight pipe thread for mechanical joints) American National straight intermediate pipe thread National Standard Thread (Fire Hose thread) British Standard taper pipe thread (metric dimensions) Related Items & Accessories: Stainless Steel Nipple and Fittings Hand Operated Pitcher Pump - Mark Van Horne, Bellevue, Washington 98006