Thread: Need new Hose
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Old 07-29-2019, 09:17 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Maerin View Post
Most of the problem in sourcing fittings comes from unfamiliarity with the nomenclature. You need to get that correct if you want someone to be able to provide you with a fitting that mates.
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Just get good QUALITY FITTINGS as there are a lot of junky fittings out there. Good ones are a dream to work with. Poor ones are lousy to work with.
Excellent advice!

From the name of the picture, it's for a sink. For the water to the fixture or from the drain? Either way, the vendors for those items might have spec sheets/instructions that offer a clue as to what fittings they use. Often there's a barb style fitting you clamp a hose onto.
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