Chris Hogg wrote:

Just a thought: I assume Italian tap threads are the same as in the UK
(some sort of EU standard I expect), but it's just possible they
differ. Worth checking before you buy?

I'm pretty sure they are the same.
Surprisingly, garden appliances and fitments (hoses, etc) in Italy
are all described in inches, eg 1/2in connector.

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