Tap Adapter Doesn't Fit – Troubleshooting GuideUpdated 21 hours ago
Having trouble getting your tap adapter to work? You're not alone. Here are some helpful tips to get everything connected smoothly.
✅ First, Know This:
The tap adapters and hoses we sell are pre-tested to work together.
If you start by connecting the hose to one end of the adapter, they will fit correctly. Problems typically arise with the faucet connection—not the hose.
🛠 Common Tap Adapter Issues & Solutions
🔄 1. Try Different Faucets in the Home
Tap adapters are designed to fit standard North American faucets, but not all taps are compatible—especially:
- IKEA faucets
- Designer or non-threaded spouts
- Uncommon bathroom fixtures
💡 Try connecting to:
- Kitchen faucet
- Laundry sink
- Bathroom tap (after removing aerator)
- Bathtub spout or showerhead (if removable)
🔧 2. Remove the Faucet Aerator or Spout Tip
Most faucets have an aerator (the screen at the end). This often needs to be unscrewed before attaching the tap adapter.
- Use pliers or a rubber grip to gently remove it
- Check if the adapter fits once the spout is exposed
🔁 3. Check Adapter Orientation
You might mistakenly use the wrong side.
✅ Try this instead:
- Attach the hose to one end of the adapter first
- Then connect the other end to the faucet
🏪 4. Still Doesn’t Fit? Try a Hardware Store
If none of your faucets are compatible, we recommend:
- Measuring the thread diameter of your faucet
- Visiting a local hardware store like Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Rona, or Lowe’s
- Asking for help selecting a suitable faucet-to-garden-hose adapter
You’ll likely find something that works with your existing setup.
🧑⚕️ 5. Ask Your Midwife
Midwives are often very familiar with different faucet setups used during homebirths.
They may be able to suggest a workaround or help connect everything when it’s time to set up.