{"product_id":"tap-connector-28mm-1-1-4","title":"Tap Connector 28mm - 1 1\/4\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEXF9-S28x1 1\/4TC Tap Connector 28mm - 1 1\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong\u003epress-fit tap connector\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to connect \u003cstrong\u003e28mm water supply pipes\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e1 1\/4-inch male-threaded components\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as taps, valves, or other plumbing fixtures. 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