Top joint is threaded. Side hose connection is at 90-degree bend. Standard taper inner joint or spherical ball joint is at bottom. NOTE: Threaded joint makes o-ring seal when nylon bushing is screwed into adapter and accommodates up to 7 mm thermometers, gas inlet tubes, etc. Suitable for vacuum. Threaded joints are supplied complete with nylon bushing and o-ring. (See TG-1240 for extra o-rings or bushings).