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What is a standard garden hose fitting?

Joe Ford

What is a standard garden hose fitting?

Garden hoses connect using a male/female thread connection. … The standard was defined by NFPA 1963, "Standard for Fire Hose Connections", then later by ANSI-ASME B1. 20.7, which is 1 1⁄16 inches (27 mm) diameter straight (non-tapered) thread with a pitch of 11.5 threads per inch (TPI).

Are all hose connectors the same?

All fittings are the same size, but specified by pipe or hose's internal dimensions. So typical fittings are 3/4-11.5NH or 5/8-11.5NH (3/4 is the internal diameter, 11.5 is the thread pitch).

What is standard hose size?

Hose sizes range from 3/8 inch to 3/4 inch in diameter. The larger the size the more water volume delivered through the hose per minute. In the United States the most common size hose sold in home improvement stores for residential use is 5/8 inch; larger sizes are used in commercial applications.

What is standard garden hose thread size?

In the USA, the thread size is 3/4-inch GHT; also known as NHR or MHT. There are two options for connecting a hose: Fit a brass female 3/4 inch BSP threaded connector to the hose.

Does hose length affect water pressure?

The average home water pressure is about 40 pounds per square inch (psi). … However, it's also important to remember that the length of your garden hose will affect the flow rate and water pressure. The longer your hose is, the lower your water flow rate will be.

Are garden hoses Universal?

Hose attachment accessories, like hand sprayers, typically fit onto this universal size in the United States. Use of 3/4-inch hoses is normally reserved for professional uses, such as watering public parks or gardens.

How do I increase water pressure in my garden hose?

A hose with a diameter of 1/2 inch can carry nine gallons a minute, and one with a diameter of 5/8 inch carries about 17 gallons per minute. … Size matters: Large diameter can compensate for variables affecting water pressure — for example, if the water has to travel uphill. Hose length is a matter of preference.