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Perhaps 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
by Baeocystin 8y ago
Perhaps 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!