Print Washer Hose Connection

[bieber]

Sorry for a complete noob question here, but I just got my first actual print washer, and the hose on it has a connector at the end that looks like this:

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I have no idea what to buy to attach this to my faucet. Is there some kind of cone shaped adapter that would fit into this plastic bowl thing? It's got a little bit of stretch to it, but not nearly enough that it seems like it could fit over a normal faucet

[Mark Sampson]

Your idea is right, you're supposed to jam it over the end of the faucet. Obviously won't work with many 'stylish' modern taps. Some improvisation may be required here.

[bieber]

Huh, shame they didn't make it more stretchy then. I wonder if I should try stretching it out a little with some pliers

[Jim Noel]

Pliers no, unless you want to buy a new fitting.

[Michael Graves]

You might be able to adapt this part from Lowes.

Item # 877046 Model # GH-684B

https://www.lowes.com/pd/B-K-3-4-in-Threaded-Barb-x-Garden-Hose-Adapter-Fitting/1000504797

[Pieter]

Submerge it in a pot of hot water for 5 minutes, it will become more pliable and should fit your faucet. You could also cut the end off and splice something that would fit your tap, especially if it is threaded.

[Jerry Bodine]

Sorry for a complete noob question here, but I just got my first actual print washer, and the hose on it has a connector at the end that looks like this:

181774

I have no idea what to buy to attach this to my faucet. Is there some kind of cone shaped adapter that would fit into this plastic bowl thing? It's got a little bit of stretch to it, but not nearly enough that it seems like it could fit over a normal faucet

Can you post a picture of the tap, showing both the inside and outside for threads? If it has an external thread, that thread is most likely a standard garden hose size, in which case the adapter linked to in post #5 would work if the hose size fits over the adapter, in which case an adjustable hose clamp like this (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Murray-2-Pack-1-4-in-to-5-8-in-dia-Stainless-Steel-Adjustable-Clamp/1000262867) should be used to tighten the hose to the adapter. If the tap does not have an external thread, a different solution will be necessary.

[Michael E]

I'm using a garden hose quick connector set to connect a print washer, Jobo Cascade, and a hose to the shower thermostat in my darkroom. Works simply and reliably.

[bieber]

You might be able to adapt this part from Lowes.

Item # 877046 Model # GH-684B

https://www.lowes.com/pd/B-K-3-4-in-Threaded-Barb-x-Garden-Hose-Adapter-Fitting/1000504797

Thanks, I think this is exactly what I need. I've already got a quick release adapter for a garden hose on my faucet, so that oughta do the trick