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I’ve changed my old PullOut faucet to a Traditional Faucet thinking it would help me connect my portable dishwasher, only thing is I bought an Ikea faucet…
So I know my aerator is 18.5M (Tiny Junior Size). I’ve found 3 products that could help me for Ikea’s tread, I think the first one should do the job ?
Neoperl 13 0490 5 Cache Adapter, Lead Free Brass Construction for Tiny Junior Size Cache, Male M18.5 x 1 Top Threads, Male 55/64"-27 Bottom Threads, Plastic
Makki-Vent Tap Faucet Aerator Adapter M18.5 to M22. Tiny Junior to 55/64-27. Compatible with IKEA* taps and BRITA filter.
Faucet Adapter Kit, 11 pcs Brass Aerator Adapter Set for Garden Hose, Water Filter, Standard Hose, Male Female Faucet Adapter for Sink
After that I’m a bit confused, the faucet will be converted to a “ Male 55/64-27”, great for Canada. But what adapter for Portable Washer should I buy, would this one do ?
Danco 36108E Portable Dishwasher Faucet Snap Nipple Aerator Adaptor 56/64 in 27 thread or 15/16 in. 27 thread
I would prefer this one since it has an aerator build in, but I don’t think it will fit..
Danco 15/16-Inch-27M/55/64-Inch-in-27F Large Male Dishwasher Aerator Adapter Chrome
Many thanks for the help !
There are many sizes of faucet aerator threads. You can get an idea from the picture of the thread gauge below that you will typically see at a better equipped hardware store where aerator units are sold. (In my experience typical for a USA hardware store. Your situation may vary depending upon your geographical region).
The thread gauge above supports the following thread sizes:
1/4-18 (M)
1/4-18 (F)
3/8-18 (M)
3/8-18 (F)
1/2-27 (F)
1/2-IPS (F)
9/16-24 (M)
5/8-18 (M)
5/8-24 (M)
5/8-27 (M)
11/16-24 (M)
11/16-27 (M)
3/4-11 (F)
3/4-27 (F)
13/16-20 (M)
13/16-24 (M)
13/16-24 (F)
55/64-27 (F)
15/16-24 (M)
15/16-27 (M)
*(F) Denotes stud used to determine female thread size
*(M) Denotes tapped hole used to determine male thread size
Add in metric sizes from other parts of the world and this list is likely to grow considerably.
What are the standard thread sizes used in [tap] aerators?
M20, M22, M24 and M28.
Note that of the 193 nations recognised by the UN, there are still one or two† that still cling to non-standard sizes based on the size of their current or some previous king's thumb or something similar.
You can't mix them. For example don't try to mate a standard sized aerator with your 37/59ths-17¾(T) widdershins faucet. You might get them to connect using your large adjustable nut-rounder and heavy thumb-detector but subsequent removal may require the angle-grinder.
† Myanmar, Liberia and some other such place.