Weird outdoor spigot

[ircphoenix]

I'm trying to find a way to attach a normal garden hose to this contraption outside. It's too big for a standard garden hose connection. I measured it and it seems to be about 1.125-1.25 inches in diameter. The threads don't look like threads either. They're just ribs. Replacing the entire thing would require shutting off the water to the entire condo complex. Some sort of adapter would just be easier.

Thanks!

 

[FullySprinklered]

The threads are out of focus. The trees in the background a quarter mile away look fine.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[ircphoenix]

The threads are out of focus. The trees in the background a quarter mile away look fine.

Lol....

 

[FullySprinklered]

Thanks, those are some tight threads. Is there a 1" compression thread? Anyway, it's out there somewhere.

 

[jjnes1]

Hard to tell from pics but it appears to unscrew at the base. If it is a female fitting and threads onto something you could replace it with water coming out. Just tape and dope the male threads and keep the new valve open while screwing it on. Then once tight close it. It works in a pinch.

If you are worried about the water coming out, screw a hose onto the new valve and hang the other end over the side of the balcony while you are installing it.

 

[ircphoenix]

Yeah. I think the existing spigot is screwed on instead of sautered on. So that may be a blessing.

 

[Reach4]

I measured it and it seems to be about 1.125-1.25 inches in diameter. The threads don't look like threads either. They're just ribs.

See if they are threads by drawing around one thread with a pencil.

You really should find a digital caliper.

Looks maybe like something made to mount a vacuum breaker, but that would take threads I think. Your measurement seems similar to what people have posted about the Arrowhead fine thread aerator connection.

See https://terrylove.com/forums/index....read-size-pipe-threads-vs-hose-threads.29260/

 

[Quarterball]

That's whats left of a hose bibb that has an integral vacuum breaker/backflow preventer attached to it. The section with the hose threads has been removed. Best bet is to simply replace the entire hose bibb. Shutting down the water for 10 minutes will be much simpler than trying to track down the replacement part.

 

[Terry]

Yes, someone removed the thread on vacuum breaker on that. That would have fine threads on the supply side and hose threads on the outlet. It's normally easier to buy a new faucet.

 

[ircphoenix]

Thanks guys! I appreciate it.

 

[ircphoenix]

Hard to tell from pics but it appears to unscrew at the base. If it is a female fitting and threads onto something you could replace it with water coming out. Just tape and dope the male threads and keep the new valve open while screwing it on. Then once tight close it. It works in a pinch.

If you are worried about the water coming out, screw a hose onto the new valve and hang the other end over the side of the balcony while you are installing it.

I did this. Holy WOW that was a lot of water with quite the pressure behind it!!! Easier than finding and shutting off water for the entire building... though next time I'll be sure to shut off the water first instead.