Garden hose fittings use GHT (Garden Hose Thread) — a 3/4 in. diameter, 11.5 TPI straight thread with a rubber washer seal — the universal standard for residential outdoor water connections in the U.S. GHT is not compatible with NPT pipe threads despite the similar size; GHT is straight-threaded and seals on a rubber washer, while NPT is tapered and seals on thread engagement. Mixing the two will result in a cross-threaded, leaking connection.
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3/8 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Hose Barb x Male Garden Hose Adapter -
1/2 in. Brass NPSM Female Long Shank -
1/2 in. Brass NPSM Male Short Shank -
1/2 in. Brass NPSM Short Shank Sets -
1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Hose Barb x Female Garden Hose Swivel Adapter -
1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Hose Barb x Male Garden Hose Adapter -
5/8 in. x 3/4 in. Hose Barb to Female Garden Hose, No Nut -
5/8 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Hose Barb x Female Garden Hose Swivel Adapter -
5/8 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Hose Barb x Male Garden Hose 2 in. Shank Adapter -
3/4 in. Brass Female Garden Hose x 3/8 in. Male NPTF Swivel Adapter -
3/4 in. Brass Male Garden Hose x 1/4 in. Male NPT Adapter -
3/4 in. Brass NPSM Female Long Shank -
3/4 in. Brass NPSM Male Short Shank -
3/4 in. x 1/2 in. (1/2 in. Sweat) Male Garden Hose x Male NPT Adapter -
3/4 in. x 1/2 in. Brass Male Garden Hose x Female NPT Adapter -
3/4 in. x 1/2 in. Brass Male Garden Hose x Female NPT Adapter (30068) -
3/4 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Hose Barb x Male Garden Hose 2 in. Shank Adapter -
3/4 in. x 3/4 in. Brass Male Garden Hose x Male NPT Short Pattern Adapter -
3/4 in. x 3/8 in. Brass Male Garden Hose x Female NPT Adapter -
1 in. Brass Hose Barb x 3/4 in. Male Garden Hose Adapter -
1 in. Brass NPSM Male Long Shank -
1 in. x 1 in. Brass Hose Barb x Female NPSH 2 in. Shank Swivel Adapter -
1/2 in. Brass Short Hose Barb x 3/4 in. Female Garden Hose Swivel Adapter -
1/4 in. Brass Short Hose Barb x 3/4 in. Female Garden Hose Swivel Adapter
Apex Flow Solutions stocks brass garden hose fittings in adapters (GHT to NPT), repair menders, coupling nuts, and Y-branch connectors for hose splitting and manifolding. Brass construction provides durability over the plastic snap-on fittings that crack in UV exposure and freeze-thaw cycling.
GHT to NPT Adapters
GHT-to-NPT adapters are the most commonly needed fitting — they connect a standard garden hose to an NPT pipe or valve. Male GHT × Female NPT adapters mount on a hose bib or faucet spout (which is typically male NPT) and accept the hose coupling. Female GHT × Male NPT adapters attach to hose-end equipment with NPT inlets. Always verify M/F orientation before ordering.
Hose Repair Menders
Hose repair menders splice a cut or damaged section of garden hose by inserting barbed ends into each hose section and securing with hose clamps. Brass menders outlast plastic equivalents in UV and freeze exposure.