Bauer Capitano - Fill Whip Connector

[Noah-Oldjunkdiver]

I have an older (1985) Bauer Capitano and would like to purchase a second fill whip for it. I've been poking around but nobody seems to know what type of connector I have coming off of the leaver valve. I know it is a M16 x 1.5 thread but can't identify the connector type. Attached are pics of the existing fill whip connector as well as the leaver valve end. If anybody has some info or even better a fill whip with the same connector I would be forever grateful...

 

[rcontrera]

Why not just spin that fitting out of the face of the valve and put in a JIC so that you can get replacement hoses anywhere?

 

[Noah-Oldjunkdiver]

Thank you for replying Ray. I did pull the fitting out of the lever valve to see if I could get one to fit a JIC hose but none of the companies I've tried can provide one as it apparently is a very rare/complicated metric face seal fitting. My dive shop buddy thought it might be a Swagelok fitting but when I went there they said it wasn't. Best case senario for me would be to find an adapter like you suggest as a Friend is willing to give me a fill whip with a JIC fitting. I do have a Bauer hose with the proper connector to fit my existing fitting so I probably could use it and replace the fitting on the other end to match up with standard fill whip accessories. Ray...if you or someone else can identify or suggest where I may get the proper face seal adapter with a JIC fitting I would be most grateful. I will post up a picture of the Bauer hose I have as well...the Bauer part number is N 2819. Many thanx again for replying to my post...Kirk.

 

[Noah-Oldjunkdiver]

OK folks...attached is a picture of the Bauer hose as well as the fitting off my lever valve. They do match up perfectly so I could use it and replace the other end to connect the fill pieces...or one of you wonderful/knowledgeable people can point me in the right direction to buy a fitting that will have the same metric (M16 x 1.5) threads with the face seal o-ring. Any help would greatly be appreciated...thanx.

 

[iain/hsm]

They are standard European Hydraulic connections
Metric Male x Metric Male 1.5mm Pitch

For the face connection you need what is called a Dowty Seal Washer
http://www.potterassoc.com/pdf/bonded_seal_information_and_sizing_chart.pdf

For the German Metric seal size try this and download the German Pdf:
Bonded seals | Dowty bonded washers | UK Seals Ltd

 

[iain/hsm]

If you want the manufacturer that Bauer use in Germany Its Voss Fittings
VOSS Fluid | VOSS Fluid

Or Eaton Fittings
Hydraulic Fittings – High Pressure Hose Assembly Systems – Eaton

Here is the reference post
Bauer Fitting Types

 

[iain/hsm]

Also are you sure its M16? It just looks smaller to me in the photo
If you need a Swagelock fittings its the one below to 1/2OD Tube
Then 1/2" OD tube stub to 1/4 NPT male and then 1/4 Equal plumbing tee then 2 x JIC 4 to 1/4 NPT male adaptors give you two (2) Outlets

Stainless Steel Swagelok Tube Fitting, Male Connector, 12 mm Tube OD x M16 x 1.5 Male Metric Thread | Swagelok

Or this on your side of the pond:

3/8 x M16 x 1.5 Male 37° JIC to 90° Male Metric Straight Thread Connector - Kimball Midwest