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I will suggest having the prototypes tested by plumbers. We do need good feedback to make the product work well and be practical. I've seen many a ridiculous invention over the years. This product has a clear purpose and solves a known problem. We'll see...

With any luck, this product will be on the market in a few months. At that time I will post about it.

You are correct. I am designing a new product for a client. This product will take the place of the "fill valve spud" (I just learned a new term), so I needed to have the detailed specs. I have modeled this thread into a molded body for the new product. When the product is available on the...

I was curious why several people have posted that this is not a straight thread. I have a guess as to why that is happening - I probably did not explain myself very clearly. I was looking for the thread that is used at the base of the fill valve column within residential toilet tanks. This...

Thanks, that's exactly what I ended up doing. I went to a facility with very good measurement tools and carefully measured the thread details. In addition, I have now learned that the thread is an old thread standard that is primarily used for toilet valves today. It is 7/8 inch Iron Pipe...

I am looking for a detailed dimensional drawing of a 7/8 inch IPS thread. This is the thread used to attach the water line to the toilet valve of a typical residential toilet. Can any of you provide this drawing or a link to a site that does? I have been unable to find this particular size...

I am looking for the designation and specifications for the threads at the base of a standard toilet valve for residential applications. This is the thread that mates with the water line just below the toilet reservoir on most toilets. This should be the same thread used for common threaded...