495-14 Generic Tap Adaptor 3/4 inch to 1/4 inch Tube, Universal Water Filter and Fridge Water Line Fitting

The 495-14 is a generic tap adaptor that converts a 3/4 inch tap connection to 1/4 inch tubing. It's the fitting to reach for when running a water line from a 3/4 inch tap, such as a laundry or washing machine tap, to an under sink filter, a fridge with a water dispenser or an ice maker. It isn't tied to any brand and suits any setup using 1/4 inch line.

Connecting a fridge or water filter to a 3/4 inch tap

Plumbed fridges and many water filters run on 1/4 inch tube, while laundry and washing machine taps are usually 3/4 inch. This adaptor bridges that gap, so you can take water from an existing outlet without replumbing. It's also the part to replace when an old adaptor has cracked or started to weep. That often shows up as a damp cupboard floor, a slow drip near the tap or water pooling behind the fridge.

Part details

• Generic tap adaptor, part 495-14
• 3/4 inch tap connection to 1/4 inch tube
• For water filters, fridge water lines and ice makers
• Not tied to any appliance brand

Installing the tap adaptor

Turn the tap off before you start. Use plumbers tape on the thread if the joint needs it, fit the adaptor to the tap by hand and nip it up with a spanner. Cut the 1/4 inch tube clean and square, insert it fully into the fitting, then turn the water back on slowly while you check for drips.

Questions about this part

Will it fit my washing machine tap?

Washing machine taps in Australia normally have a 3/4 inch outlet, so this adaptor suits most of them. Check that your tap is 3/4 inch and in good condition before fitting, as an old tap with a worn washer can drip regardless.