A hose fitting is also required if you want to use a sprinkler or spray gun.
Hose Fitting Sizes
A correctly sized hose fitting is necessary to ensure your hose works properly.
A poorly fitting hose will also have a negative impact on water pressure.
Thread Size
The other size youll need to know is the thread size for your hose fitting.
These ridges turn on the hose and the faucet to be screwed together.
The most common thread pitch is 11.5NH, which is used for both residential and commercial hoses.
This size relates to the number of threads per inch of the fitting, also known as TPI.
For example, a fitting with a thread pitch of 11.5NH will have 11.5 threads per inch.
Having one extra-long hose is not ideal if you only need the extra length every now and again.
It will also take longer to empty out and take more space to store.
Male fittings will have their threads on the outside.
O-rings or rubber washers are most commonly used on parallel hose fittings for this purpose.
