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Tape Loc x Female Hose Swivel

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SKU:
LSF
MPN:
A1-T5SWW

Description

Instant Spigot Connection. Leak-Free Swivel Precision.

The Tape Loc x Female Hose Swivel (FHS) is the essential adapter for connecting your drip tape rows directly to a standard outdoor spigot or garden hose. Featuring a 3/4" Female Hose Thread (FHT) swivel, this fitting allows you to attach your tape without twisting the entire line, ensuring a clean, stress-free installation. It is the ideal starting point for raised beds, garden plots, and small-scale farms using agricultural-grade drip tape.

Designed for durability and ease of use, the swivel connection includes a rubber washer to create a watertight seal against any male hose thread outlet. As one of our most popular irrigation fittings for residential and light commercial use, it provides a professional-grade transition from high-pressure home water sources to the low-pressure requirements of drip tape systems.

Why Choose Tape Loc Technology?
  • Free-Spinning Swivel: The swivel nut allows you to screw the fitting onto a spigot or hose-end timer while the rest of the fitting stays stationary, preventing the drip tape from tangling or kinking during setup.
  • Mechanical Locking Grip: The Tape Loc nut compresses the tape over a long-tapered barb, creating a "lock-down" seal that holds firm even as water temperature changes cause the tape to soften.
  • Tool-Free Operation: Ergonomic, textured nuts allow for a full hand-tightened installation. No wrenches, hose clamps, or messy glues are required.
  • UV-Stabilized Construction: Made from high-quality polypropylene with UV inhibitors, this adapter is built to survive the heat and sun exposure of an open garden environment.
  • Fully Reusable: The locking mechanism is easily reversible, allowing you to disassemble your system for winter storage and reuse the fitting next season.
Technical Specifications

Key details for proper system integration.

Specification Details
Product Type Tape Loc x Female Hose Swivel (FHS)
Connection 1 (Threaded) 3/4" Female Hose Thread (FHT) Swivel
Connection 2 (Tape) Tape Loc (Fits 5/8" Drip Tape)
Sealing Mechanism Internal Rubber Hose Washer (Included)
Operating Pressure 0 - 15 PSI (Max pressure determined by tape rating)
Material Polypropylene with Carbon Black/UV Stabilizers
MPN A1-T5H75F
Common Brand Names Irritec, Perma-Loc, Twist-N-Lok
How to Install: A Step-by-Step Guide

Start your drip irrigation rows in four easy steps.

Step 1: Check the Washer
Ensure the black rubber hose washer is seated flat inside the 3/4" female swivel nut. This is critical for a leak-free connection.

Step 2: Connect to Source
Screw the swivel nut onto your garden hose, hose bib timer, or pressure regulator. Hand-tighten until snug. Do not use pliers, as this can damage the plastic threads.

Step 3: Prepare the Tape End
Rotate the Tape Loc nut backwards (towards the swivel end) to expose the sharp tape barb. Slide your 5/8" drip tape over the barb until it hits the plastic stop.

Step 4: Lock it Down
Twist the locking nut forward (clockwise) over the tape. Tighten firmly by hand to compress the tape against the barb and complete the seal.

✔ Compatibility Check

Verify your thread and tape sizes:

  • Thread Type: This is Female Hose Thread (FHT). It is compatible with standard garden hoses, spigots (hose bibs), and hose-end timers.
  • NOT Compatible with: Pipe Threads (NPT/FPT) found on PVC pipe or iron fittings.
  • Tape Type: Fits standard 5/8" Drip Tape (Aqua-Traxx, T-Tape, Chapin).
  • Pressure Warning: Drip tape systems require low pressure. This fitting should be used after a pressure regulator (10-15 PSI).

Complete Your System

Everything you need for a professional spigot-to-tape setup:

  • Pressure Regulators: Essential to prevent your drip tape from bursting due to high household water pressure.
  • Drip Tape: High-efficiency distribution lines for row crops and raised beds.
  • Irrigation Filters: Protect your tape emitters from fine particles and sediment.
  • Spare Hose Washers: Keep these on hand to ensure a leak-proof swivel seal year after year.
  • Hose Y-Valve: Split your spigot to run both a garden hose and your drip tape system simultaneously.

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