Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

[Twoten]

I have been trying to get the tap adapter pt No: 481931039637. I ordered with WhirlpoolHotpoint who took a month before deciding to tell me it’s obsolete.
Does anyone know where I can get this or if there’s an alternative way of connecting it.
Thanks,
Keith.

[Martin]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

Been obsolete for over 5 years now. Nasty American fine thread coupling, not conducive to EU/UK. Use a UK adaptor with plenty of PTFE tape seems the only get out of jail tactic. 🙁

[Twoten]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

Thanks Martin,
What do you mean by “UK adaptor”?
Are you suggesting use a UK hose fitting to the valve and build the valve thread up with PTFE?

[eastlmark]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

did have a couple will look in the stores in the morning. Most customers I go on have forced & cross threaded a normal fill hose on. fine till it needs removing.

[Twoten]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

eastlmark wrote:did have a couple will look in the stores in the morning. Most customers I go on have forced & cross threaded a normal fill hose on. fine till it needs removing.

Thanks eastlmark, that would be great if you can find one.
The owner had forced one on but it had started to leak.

[Lawrence]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

Google – C55 USA Hose Adaptor

[Twoten]

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Lawrence wrote:Google – C55 USA Hose Adaptor

I tired this but no one has them in stock and they come back as obsolete.

[don]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

Hi

Part number now goes to Whirlpool no. C00313828

Google search says they are in stock here at Ransome spares but at a cost :eeek:

Don

[Martin]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

don wrote:at Ransome spares but at a cost :eeek:

At least they are cheaper that direct from Whirlpool
http://www.4whirlpool.co.uk/search.pl?query=C00313828

[eastlmark]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

could not find these, sorry, not say I haven’t got them but will have a better look at the weekend, don’t hold out much hope, if you can get them elsewhere I would.

[Twoten]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

eastlmark wrote:could not find these, sorry, not say I haven’t got them but will have a better look at the weekend, don’t hold out much hope, if you can get them elsewhere I would.

Thanks for trying :tup:

[Lawrence]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

the other thing to do is find out the thread sizes and create your own from a merchants

[Twoten]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

Lawrence wrote:the other thing to do is find out the thread sizes and create your own from a merchants

The genuine hose is 3/4 npt which is a very find thread. I have already tried to find something in brass but it’s not used in the UK.

Another thought was to cannibalise the genuine hose and add the connector from a UK hose to the tap end but I’m not convinced I will get a water tight seal where it was originally crimped. I don’t really want to ruin a £30 hose on the off chance.

[Martin]

Re: Whirlpool Top loader tap adapter

Here’s a plan…..

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+T … Kit/p12932

[Twoten]

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Martin wrote:Here’s a plan…..

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+T … Kit/p12932
Interesting; what are you suggesting? I cut a 3/4 bsp thread over the 3/4 NPT thread on the valve?

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