Plumbing – How to achieve the correct garden tap orientation when threading it in

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I'm installing an external tap using a wall plate like this one:

plate

And a tap like this one:

tap

This might be a stupid question, but if I screw the tap into the wall plate it will end up at a certain angle. I can install the wall plate with that angle and the tap will end up with the correct orientation (i.e. pointing down). But what if I want to put another tap in later that has its thread cut slightly differently? How do I prevent it ending up upside-down or whatever? Are all the threads cut exactly the same in these taps?

This seems like a stupid design.

Best Answer

The threads are not all exactly the same. Using some Teflon tape on the threads will allow for some adjustment without leaking. Pipe threads are tapered and will seal prior to not being able to turn further. I put a few wraps on the pipe and when it starts to get stiff to turn I will leave the faucet in the proper position. (With most fittings I could go at least 1 more full turn or sometimes even 2 so it will end up in the correct position without leaking.