Monday, October 12, 2026

Hose Connector Buying Guide (3/4 inch is a red herring)

Hose Connector Buying Guide | Toolstation:

Stuff we saw online:

“In this guide we’ll cover the different types of hose fittings to choose from, ranging from hose tap connectors to spray gun attachments and everything in between. ”

— from Hose Connector Buying Guide | Toolstation as of 12 October 2026

In the UK, standard outdoor taps (spigots) and garden hose accessories almost universally use 3/4-inch BSP (British Standard Pipe) threads.

How to verify: Measure the outside diameter of the male thread on your tap or existing hose connector using a tape measure or ruler. A standard 3/4-inch BSP thread will measure approximately 26.5 mm across the outer diameter (despite the "3/4 inch" name referring to an older nominal bore size).