Plumbing Connection and Leak Guides: Hose, Pipe, Supply Lines

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How to connect two garden hosesMale into female directly; a double connector for two of a kind., Outdoor Garden hose to 1/2 inch pipe adapterA 3/4" MHT x 1/2" FIP brass adapter, and the other combinations., Outdoor Garden hose to 3/4 inch pipe adapterClose in size but a different thread: you still need an adapter., Outdoor How to connect a garden hose to PVC pipeA slip x hose-thread fitting glued onto the pipe., Outdoor How to connect a garden hose to a pressure washerThe 3/4" hose inlet, and the outlet fittings that vary by brand., Outdoor How to connect drip irrigation to a garden hose faucetA drip faucet kit, then an adapter for your tubing size., Outdoor How to connect two different brands of drip tubingBrands differ in size: match the outside or use a universal coupling., Outdoor What size is a toilet supply line?3/8" compression x 7/8" ballcock., Kitchen & bath What water line connects a dishwasher?3/8" compression at the valve; the other end suits the dishwasher., Kitchen & bath What size is an ice maker water line?A valve with a 1/4" outlet and a 1/4" line., Kitchen & bath What size are washing machine hoses?3/4" female hose thread at both ends., Kitchen & bath How to connect a garden hose to a kitchen faucetAn aerator adapter from the faucet thread to hose thread., Kitchen & bath What thread size is a handheld shower hose?American Standard, Delta and Moen wall elbows take a 1/2" NPSM hose; Kohler's take G1/2., Kitchen & bath How to connect PEX to copper pipeA push-to-connect coupling, or a brass PEX x copper adapter., Pipes How to connect galvanized pipe to copperA dielectric union or brass fitting, as the codes require., Pipes How to connect PVC to copper pipeA transition coupling: PVC is wider than copper of the same size., Pipes What shutoff valve fits 1/2 inch copper pipe?1/2" nominal compression x 3/8" compression., Pipes What shutoff valve fits 1/2 inch PEX?Crimp, expansion or push-connect, to match your PEX., Pipes Why is my garden hose leaking at the spigot?Usually the rubber washer. How to check and replace it., Leaks Why is my outdoor faucet leaking?Leaks at the handle, drips when off, or leaks inside the wall after a freeze., Leaks Why is my supply line leaking at the nut?Faucet or toilet supply line leaking at the valve or the fixture., Leaks Why is my threaded pipe fitting leaking?Tape the wrong way, too little, or on the wrong kind of thread., Leaks Why does my drip irrigation fitting leak or pop off?Wrong fitting for the tubing's size, or too much pressure., Leaks Why does my toilet keep running?Flapper, chain, or water level: check them in that order., Leaks