Midland Industries 707478-120808 Rigid Adapter Mgh Nptf

Product Description

The MIDLAND INDUSTRIES 707478-120808 is a rigid brass adapter designed to connect a 3/4-inch Male Garden Hose (MGH) thread to a 1/2-inch Male NPTF (National Pipe Taper Fuel) thread. Constructed from lead-free brass, this fitting meets lead-free requirements for potable water and general plumbing applications. The 3/4-11-1/2 thread on the garden hose side mates with the 1/2-14 NPTF thread on the pipe side, providing a secure, leak-resistant connection. Licensed plumbers and irrigation professionals install this type of adapter when transitioning between hose-thread and pipe-thread systems in residential and light commercial settings.

This adapter is suited for garden hose hookups, irrigation manifolds, and outdoor spigot connections where a standard garden hose thread must interface with a tapered pipe thread port. Its rigid one-piece brass construction eliminates flex or swivel movement, making it appropriate for fixed-position installations where the connection will remain stationary. The compact profile fits easily into tight spaces common in outdoor faucet and hose bib assemblies.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction meets requirements for potable water contact applications
• 3/4-inch MGH (3/4-11-1/2 thread) on Connection 1 for standard garden hose compatibility
• 1/2-inch Male NPTF (1/2-14 thread) on Connection 2 for tapered pipe thread ports
• Rigid adapter design for fixed, stationary connection points
• Compact dimensions suitable for tight hose bib and manifold installations

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard garden hose systems requiring a transition from 3/4-inch MGH thread to 1/2-inch Male NPTF pipe thread. Intended for residential and light commercial garden hose and irrigation applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed plumber or qualified irrigation technician. Shut off the water supply before making or breaking any threaded connections. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the NPTF male threads prior to assembly; do not apply sealant to garden hose threads. Hand-tighten the garden hose connection first, then use an appropriate wrench to snug the pipe thread connection without overtightening, which can crack brass fittings.