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That says a lot about the US. In Europe, you can buy only one type of garden hose because there is only one kind of port. If the EU would introduce a new stand
by manmal 8y ago
That says a lot about the US. In Europe, you can buy only one type of garden hose because there is only one kind of port. If the EU would introduce a new standard to which roofs have to be built, then people will start using it within 3 years. And they will benefit a lot from that standard, so you will think twice before buying a new roof for 20k+ and not buy from the companies that keep to this standard. Also don’t underestimate the power of adapters.
I think you also conflate the way which something is built with the specification it is built against - like interfaces vs implementation details. If you tell companies to build a certain kind of roof, with ports and wiring, then they will not receive any money if they don’t meet your spec. They are free to use the kind of wood, nails, wires (as long as thick enough) that they like, and this is where they can compete against each other.
- Baeocystin 8y agoPerhaps the parent comment has had some bad luck, but I've lived in a half-dozen US states, and have never seen any garden hose tap that was different than the standard set in the 60s. FWIW. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_hose https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_hose
- DubiousPusher 8y agoGarden faucets in the U.S. can be 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 inches. They can have a course thread or if a backflow preventer is reuired in your muni, they have a fine thread.
- Baeocystin 8y agoI've seen hoses with all of those diameters, but they've all had the same standard fitting size at the ends. Same with the backflow preventers- all the normal course threads. Now I'm genuinely curious, what state are you in? (not being obstinate, I really am just curious!)
- DubiousPusher 8y agoNo offense taken. I'm in Western Washington state. The home I previously lived in had fine machine threads on the exterior faucet. I assume this was to prevent attachment of a hose without a vacuum breaker. Here's the item I had to purchase to attach a standard garden hose. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OU6ZSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tbA-BbHW6Y0AE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OU6ZSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tbA-... Now that I think about it though I believe you are correct about the diameter of the port being consistent. It is indoor plumbing valves that I've run into a variety of sizes of. 1/2" vs 3/8 compression.
- Baeocystin 8y agoInteresting. Thanks for answering!
- the-dude 8y agoThis is not true. Although Gardena has a huge market penetration in the EU, it is not a EU standard. There are other types, no EU involvement here ( yet ).
- manmal 8y agoDid I say that garden faucets are standardized? Yeah you can get other sizes than the Gardena ones I guess, but those are more obscure. I think you will agree though that EU standards are usually followed.
- limaoscarjuliet 8y agoSimply not true. In Poland we not only have two standards, they are also expressed in inches: 1/2 and 3/4.
- manmal 8y agoYes, but only two and they are a no-brainer because of adapters.