Outdoor Dish Washing Station at Outdoor Shower

[Camp@Home]

So the recommended flex hose spout was the D&W Inc. from Etrailer @$40. As mentioned, The H&B seems to have slightly different q.c. fitting but was only ~$23. For the proper fitting, D&W directs to RecPro for this fitting, but they only have the full replacement hose WITH the proper q.c. FOR ONLY $15!! Avoid the hassle and just get the correct one for the best price!

[DGLP]

Another option to consider: Loc Line Coolant Hose with plastic shut-off (1/4 inch. 7 piece kit). $8.79 on Amazon

Add a 1/4 inch FNPT quick-connect plug...

https://www.amazon.com/Loc-Line-Cool...363163901&th=1


Information regarding FDA (Federal Food and Drug Adminsitration).
Loc-Line is made of an acetal copolymer. This material in accordance with the rules in 21CFR 177.2470 meets the requirements of this regulation for food contact. All colorants are used at the recommended let-down ratio to meet 21CRF 178.3297 It is not sanctioned for use with alcoholic or fatty foods at any temperature. The material also meets NSF International Standards 14, 51 and 61 for contact with potable water. Lockwood Products Inc. does not warrant any particular application for its' products

[DanandDaphne]

Originally Posted by Camp@Home

I got the Hamilton Bowes, and as someone else mentioned it does leak when you twist the ball valve or move slightly. I guess Camco has a different quick-connect fitting that matches the faucet Escape installs ('flat' instead of angled)? Anyone know where to get the mating 1/4" quick-connect to 1/2" pipe thread brass fitting? Wouldn't have thought it that hard, but not at Ace or TrueValue or Menards or Lowes or....not even found on-line. Trying to outfit my new E19 before next/first real outing! Thanks!

They might not make the fitting you are looking for. The one on the blue coiled hose is crimped on, no threads. And I found this fitting with male garden hose thread (GHT)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0UCAZUR8&psc=1

Then with one of these, FGHT to 1/2" MPT it gets you there. https://www.amazon.com/YELUN-Fittings-Connectors-Adapter-connector/dp/B092HN397S/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=female%2Bgarden%2Bhose%2Bto%2 B1%2F2"fpt&qid=1659995888&sr=8-10&th=1

They make them with 1/2" FPT as well but they are often a swivel connector it seems. We have the Hamilton Bowes spigot and we find the little bit of dripping to be tolerable. We always turn the water off at the knobs and remove the spout when we are done using it.

[DGLP]

Originally Posted by DanandDaphne

They might not make the fitting you are looking for. The one on the blue coiled hose is crimped on, no threads. And I found this fitting with male garden hose thread (GHT)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0UCAZUR8&psc=1

Then with one of these, FGHT to 1/2" MPT it gets you there. https://www.amazon.com/YELUN-Fittings-Connectors-Adapter-connector/dp/B092HN397S/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=female%2Bgarden%2Bhose%2Bto%2 B1%2F2"fpt&qid=1659995888&sr=8-10&th=1

They make them with 1/2" FPT as well but they are often a swivel connector it seems. We have the Hamilton Bowes spigot and we find the little bit of dripping to be tolerable. We always turn the water off at the knobs and remove the spout when we are done using it.

I have purchased the RecPro 12" flexible spout with the brass quick-connect fitting (male plug). It doesn't seem to leak and it attached securely to the outdoor shower coupler.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JVKRJM...t_details&th=1

Unfortunately, the actual dimensions of the coupler are not specified anywhere.
I just checked the dimensions of the brass quick-connect (male) plug supplied by RecPro with my micrometer. The dimensions of the end of the plug are different from the 1/4 inch "M" (industrial-type) plug that is typically used in many air compressor couplers. The RecPro plug is not typical. In checking the Northern Tool and Hardware website, I found a "high flow" V-type plug made by Milton that appears to be very similar to the plug supplied by RecPro. The V-type plug is referred to as European standard in some forums. I will need to check the item in the store to verify its dimensions. The tip length of the RecPro plug is the same length as that of the 1/4" M plug = 0.195 inches. The outer diameter of the RecPro plug tip is 0.395 inches. The OD of the M plug tip is 0.318 inches.
The inner diameter of the RecPro plug at the tip is 0.295 inches. The M plug tip ID is 0.185 inches, so it's much smaller and will not insert into the outdoor shower female coupler. I tried it. The flange on the RecPro plug is narrower than the M type plug and is not quite symmetrical. More to follow tomorrow, once I check the stock at the local Northern Tool. Here is the link for the Milton plug, which I hope to use for my smaller diameter Loc Line flexible hose:

https://www.miltonindustries.com/hig...re-application

Reducers are available to connect to 1/2 inch fittings - 1/2 inch female to 1/4 inch male, for example.

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4734-2.../dp/B008TM18V6

[DGLP]

Originally Posted by DanandDaphne

They might not make the fitting you are looking for. The one on the blue coiled hose is crimped on, no threads. And I found this fitting with male garden hose thread (GHT)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...0UCAZUR8&psc=1

Then with one of these, FGHT to 1/2" MPT it gets you there. https://www.amazon.com/YELUN-Fittings-Connectors-Adapter-connector/dp/B092HN397S/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=female%2Bgarden%2Bhose%2Bto%2 B1%2F2"fpt&qid=1659995888&sr=8-10&th=1

They make them with 1/2" FPT as well but they are often a swivel connector it seems. We have the Hamilton Bowes spigot and we find the little bit of dripping to be tolerable. We always turn the water off at the knobs and remove the spout when we are done using it.

Originally Posted by DGLP

I have purchased the RecPro 12" flexible spout with the brass quick-connect fitting (male plug). It doesn't seem to leak and it attached securely to the outdoor shower coupler.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JVKRJM...t_details&th=1

Unfortunately, the actual dimensions of the coupler are not specified anywhere.
I just checked the dimensions of the brass quick-connect (male) plug supplied by RecPro with my micrometer. The dimensions of the end of the plug are different from the 1/4 inch "M" (industrial-type) plug that is typically used in many air compressor couplers. The RecPro plug is not typical. In checking the Northern Tool and Hardware website, I found a "high flow" V-type plug made by Milton that appears to be very similar to the plug supplied by RecPro. The V-type plug is referred to as European standard in some forums. I will need to check the item in the store to verify its dimensions. The tip length of the RecPro plug is the same length as that of the 1/4" M plug = 0.195 inches. The outer diameter of the RecPro plug tip is 0.395 inches. The OD of the M plug tip is 0.318 inches.
The inner diameter of the RecPro plug at the tip is 0.295 inches. The M plug tip ID is 0.185 inches, so it's much smaller and will not insert into the outdoor shower female coupler. I tried it. The flange on the RecPro plug is narrower than the M type plug and is not quite symmetrical. More to follow tomorrow, once I check the stock at the local Northern Tool. Here is the link for the Milton plug, which I hope to use for my smaller diameter Loc Line flexible hose:

https://www.miltonindustries.com/hig...re-application

Reducers are available to connect to 1/2 inch fittings - 1/2 inch female to 1/4 inch male, for example.

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4734-2.../dp/B008TM18V6

This plug works for the shower quick-connect:

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...9821_200319821

1/4 or 3/8 ", FNPT or MNPT, tight fit, it doesn't leak. European interchange.

[l&k]

thank you for this!