Abstract: A coupling for a fluid delivery pipe, the coupling having a housing with an inlet, outlet and interconnecting passage, a valve actuating means including an elongate member which extends to an inlet end of the housing and an external locking means for securing to the coupling the fluid delivery pipe, wherein in use when the coupling is secured to the fluid delivery pipe by the locking means the valve actuating means is operable to force the elongate member into contact with a valve assembly of the fluid delivery pipe to force the valve assembly to open and allow passage of fluid into the inlet and out through the outlet.