Most garden hoses and fittings in the UK use a 13mm (1/2 inch) internal diameter as the standard size. Tap connectors are typically sized to fit a 3/4 inch BSP outdoor tap thread. If you are buying replacement fittings or adding accessories, checking the size marked on your existing hose or its packaging will confirm compatibility before you buy.
Garden Hose Sprayers and Fittings for Every Outdoor Task
MacBlair stocks a practical range of hose sprayers and fittings to cover everyday garden watering, cleaning and maintenance. Whether you need a multi-pattern spray gun for the borders or a replacement tap connector to stop a drip, the range covers the everyday essentials without overcomplicating it. Products from trusted names like Hozelock sit alongside more general accessories, so there is something to suit most garden setups.
The range includes:
- Spray guns with adjustable patterns, from fine mist to jet
- Tap connectors and adapters for standard 3/4 BSP outdoor taps
- Hose connectors and water-stop fittings for quick attachment changes
- Y-splitters to run two hoses from a single tap
- Watering lances for reaching hanging baskets and raised beds
- Trigger sprayers for applying fertiliser, weed killer or general plant feeds
Fittings across the range follow the UK standard 13mm sizing, so compatibility with most garden hoses is not a concern. Brass connectors tend to outlast plastic equivalents, particularly through winter frost, and are worth considering for any fitting that stays attached to an outdoor tap year-round. If a spray gun is being used alongside pressure washers for patio and driveway cleaning, check that the fittings are rated for the water pressure involved.
Caring for the garden goes beyond watering. MacBlair also carries a full range of hand tools and gardening essentials for everyday upkeep, and if the lawn needs attention, the grass strimmers category is worth a look too. For anyone tackling weed control across borders or paving, trigger sprayers from this category pair well with the products available there.
Hose Sprayer Fittings FAQ's
In most cases, yes. UK garden hose fittings generally follow a universal standard, so connectors and spray guns from brands like Hozelock will click onto hoses from other manufacturers. That said, if you are experiencing minor leaks at the connection point, switching to a single brand throughout your setup can help, as tolerances do vary slightly between manufacturers.
A spray gun attaches directly to the end of a garden hose and is used for watering plants, washing down surfaces, or cleaning paths and vehicles. It delivers water at mains pressure with adjustable spray patterns. A trigger sprayer, by contrast, is a handheld pump unit with its own reservoir, used for applying liquids like weed killer, pesticide, or liquid feed in targeted areas without a hose connection.
Most hose connector leaks come from a worn or missing rubber washer inside the female fitting. Check the washer first and replace it if it looks cracked or compressed flat. Tighten the connection firmly by hand, but avoid over-tightening, as this can damage the washer and make the leak worse. If the fitting itself is cracked or the plastic has gone brittle after winter, replacing the connector entirely is usually the most reliable fix.
Standard garden hose spray guns are not rated for use with pressure washers. Pressure washers operate at much higher water pressure than a garden tap, and a standard spray gun or connector is likely to fail or leak under that pressure. Pressure washers use their own dedicated lances and nozzle attachments, which are rated to handle the output safely. Always use accessories that are specified for the equipment you are connecting them to.