Question 1

why wont my 1/2" silverline fitting just bought fit my brass tap fitting

Accepted Answer

Because Silverline is cheap rubbish, with very very poor quality control. Never buy Silverline. You will also find that if you buy a good quality strong hose, these fittings won't fit that either, because they are so poorly manufactured, their threads are too loose to be able to tighten up correctly on a thicker hose.
I'd steer clear of these and look for something like Hozelock, Draper, Karcher, Spear & Jackson , Gardena, or any other reputable brand. There are some really good Swiss and German ones around as well. All the cheap ones are a gamble, the tolerances which they work with are so wide, unless you can physically test it before buying, don't buy it.

Question 2

What size hose can fit when clamped, internal and external diameter?

Accepted Answer

The hose I have that I used the connector on is 12.5MM internal diameter. The hose I own is a "Hoselock Ultimate" and the connector fits OK, although the fitting is a little tight, but it does fit with a bit of effort. I am afraid that I don't know the wall thickness of the hose, apart from saying that it looks to be pretty much the same thickness of other hoses that I have. Hope this helps.
Regards,
CH

Question 3

Will this be ok to connect two hoses together. I already have a brass connector on one end with spray gun attached, just need to be able to take gun c

Accepted Answer

I would avoid these all together. They are very poorly made and the nut doesn't always hold. They also don't seal 100% or hold solidly.
You can get proper hose joiners to do the job. Search for brass hose couplers or menders.
I'd avoid Silverline for anything and everything (especially their tools). They really are the poorest, cheapest rubbish you will ever waste your money on.

Question 4

will this connect hose to power washer?

Accepted Answer

It appears to be the same dimensions as my other hoses, and I use them on a powerwash, so it should very probably fit OK>
Regards,
CH.

ASIN	B000LFXTPW
Best Sellers Rank	132,239 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 3,633 in Garden Hose Parts & Connectors
Brand	Silverline
Colour	Gold
Connector Type	Quick-connect
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (540)
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
Exterior Finish	Brass
Global Trade Identification Number	05055058116338
Item Dimensions	14 x 4 x 8 centimetres
Item Weight	0.02 Pounds
Manufacturer	SLTL4
Material	Brass
Model Number	196506
Number of Packs	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	196506
Set Name	Single Set
Size	1/2" Female
Thread Size	0.5 inch
Thread Type	UN
UPC	002147483647
Unit Count	1.0 count

Silverline 196506 Quick Connector Auto Stop Brass 1/2" Female, Gold

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