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An adapter or adaptor is a device that converts attributes of one electrical device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system. Some modify power or signal attributes, while others merely adapt the physical form of one connector to another.

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    What would this odd 22mm-32mm adapter be known as?

    I have a CH boiler installation with a nice simple vertical condensate drain, down and out through the wall to a pipe outside. All is as it should be but I'm fitting an upgraded external pipe setup to include insulation. The inner 22mm pipe mates with the 32mm pipe just inside the house. It...
  2. D

    TRV valve body compatibility with Hive?

    Hi I am trying to fit a Hive Radiator valve into my existing TRV valve body to make them automatic so have bought a Hive valve to try it out. I have done this before in another install but the valves were Danfoss and directly compatible with Hive. I am looking for an adapter that will be able...
  3. R

    Fridge filter connection adapter

    Hi, I would like to connect up water supply to fridge. Behind the fridge there is 15mm isolation valve installed however filter connector has got bigger size. I assume I need some kind of adaptor from smaller to larger size. Could someone advise what exactly do I need please? Thanks
  4. J

    How to orient elbow adapter correctly?

    Hello, I'm new to plumbing so there may be an obvious answer to this! As you can see in the photo below, on the cold inlet of this mixer unit I have used an elbow fitting to ensure the hose is straight without any bends necessary. However when I try to use the same elbow fitment on the hot...
  5. C

    How do I remove this component (adapter) ??

    Hi learned friends. A "plumber" has installed a shower for my daughter. However it doesnt look right. This part circled isnt on any pictures I've found of the shower on the internet. It looks like a hex key may fit the inside? The picture on the right is how it should look. I've no idea why...
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    1" GHT thread (Female) to 1" NPT (Male) fittings needed Help!

    1" GHT to 1" NPT needed. I need to find a plastic or PVC type fitting to jin together two pipes. The female is GHT, and the males side is NPT. I need to buy a bunch of them on an ongoing basis. Can anyone help me find them. No mass or metallic as they are cost prohibitive. Thanks!
  7. C

    10mm to 15mm adapter

    Hello, I'm relatively new to plumbing had a career change at the start of lockdown and worked with a plumber for a month and now I'm tackling stuff alone and sort of learning from my mistakes. Today, I'm fitting a new TRV and lockshield onto microbore using a 10mm to 15mm adapter, I cut the old...
  8. nrgopks

    SharkBite ice maker connection kit adapter leaks

    I purchased a SharkBite ice maker connection kit. The kit came with an adapter to connect 1/4" (3/8" OD) PEX to 1/4" compression fitting. I tried to attach the adapter to a needle-style valve as shown in the photo and the compression connection leaked. Has anyone used this adapter part...
  9. S

    Kitchen Tap Replacement - Nut Size and Adapter

    Hi, I wonder if someone can help - does anyone know the size of this nut/joint and if it will be compatible with the following kitchen tap once I've removed the old one? It seems to have 1/2 and 3/8 Inch Adaptors - will it be a case of unscrewing/removing the the existing pipe and then...
  10. S

    Boss adapter markings

    I think the markings on this boss adapter are to make sure its installed with the correct fall but im not quite sure what the makings mean and how i need to align it Is anybody able to tell what the markings mean? It doesn't have 'top' marked on it anywhere
    • Serval
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    • adapter america boss usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  11. C

    Help! What do you call this threaded adapter/reducer?

    Hi, Trying to locate a straight version of this angled adapter/reducer for a shower. The (cheap) shower came with these angled ones (see attached image). The idea being that you can adjust to straighten up the bar mixer if your pipework isn't coming out the wall straight. Stupid really...
    • Cornsack
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    • adapter america help identify shower threaded usa
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: USA
  12. W

    Mdpe to mlcp adapter 25x25

    Is there an easy way to get from 25mm mdpe to 25mm mlcp?
    • WC1
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    • adapter america mdpe usa
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: USA
  13. J

    Sds max core adapter

    What's with the lack of sds max adapters for diamond cores. I see countless sds plus bits as well as sds plus to keyed chuck adapter but I can't find any sds max bits. Any one any ideas
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    Boss adapter

    Anyone know the correct name and where i can get something like this boss adapter on the right? Its solvent welded to the boss but is push fit to take 50mm pipe Could use one of the rubber push in type but not sure how reliable they are
    • Serval
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    • adapter america boss usa
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: USA
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    Leaky Stem Adapter - thread issue ?

    Hello. Installing a shiny new Hudson Reed shower in France... The shower comes with two stem adapters. No matter how hard I tighten these they leak significantly.... BUT if I then remove shower and screw in the previous end caps...no leaks..in fact I only need to hand tighten these.. Pictures...
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    How do I connect a diverter to a Grohe tap?

    Hello, I’m trying to fit a diverter to a Grohe concetto single hole mixer tap. I have removed the aerator but cannot find any adapter that will fit as the opening is at an angle. The removed aerator is F22 female and screws onto plastic threads that look like a hexagon when looking up into the...
  17. D

    Boss Adapter Connecting Up To 32mm ABS Waste Wipe

    I have a boss adapter to connect to my basin waste to soil branch but the I am trying to work out what connector I need on the boss itself to connect up my 32mm solvent weld waste pipes. I currently have a solvent weld adapter in the first picture below and my ABS 32mm waste fits in there to...
  18. D

    Vaillant TRV to Wiser TRV Adapter

    Hi Just purchased a Wiser 2 starter kit and all is good for those newer/replacement radiators that have Drayton 4 TRV's, but most of the house has the original Vaillant TRVs and the adapters supplied don't allow for this conversion. Does anyone know where I can purchase some adapters please...
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    Radiator TRV valve adapter

    Hi I am trying to install a radiator smart thermostat but the thread on the radiator connectors valve doesnt fit. (see picture) The valve came with adapters but they are not good. Any suggestion on a adapter which would fit the smart thermostat? Attached Images
    • clvk07
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    • adapter america radiator trv usa valve
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
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    Shower Arm Adapter help!!

    Hello! I for the life of me can't figure out how to install a new shower head given the shower arm I presently have. At first I thought a "ball end shower arm adapter" would do the trick, but the ball on my set up is attached not to the arm, but the shower head itself. Help! Here's the shower...
    • alpha Bravo
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    • adapter america help shower shower arm shower head usa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: USA
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