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Can hoses and pipes with metal screw connections be joined to the plastic screw necks of the pump connectors?

April 26, 2017connectors Hoses joined metal necks pipes plastic pump screw

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Can hoses and pipes with metal screw connections be joined to the plastic screw necks of the pump connectors?

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When fitting threaded metal connectors to plastic screw necks, the parts must be fitted and screwed carefully without excessive use of force. There is a risk that the metal connector will warp the plastic thread. If the thread is damaged the joint may not be watertight.