outside tap

cheesesarnie

hi.

i'm looking to install an outside tap at the back of my house & theres already 1 at the front...do you think worth trying to run one off the other (about 10 metres distance + what the best way of installing>?

thanks for help

jblack_2

It'd be better to run the pipework inside the house to prevent it freezing. You should fit a ball-fix valve on the supply pipe too so it can be shut off in winter when not in use.

I prefer to use one of these when I fit outside taps;

http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/productPage.jsp?productId=82202

The tap just screws on to the end so there is no pipework outside the house. Make sure you use PTFE tape though.

Tucker

Is there not a closer supply from within the property?

Personally, I wouldn't run water pipes outside, except through the all to where it will be sited. 10 metres is a long run and presents a big risk of the water in the pipework freezing and splitting the pipe. Plus it will look unsightly.

andrew-b

Keep the outside pipe run as short as possible and any external piping sleeve it with insulation (the thicker stuff complying with water regs) ..so a 10 metre run is not really advisable. A non-return valve should be included somewhere in the install (either in the tap itself) or the isolation valve indoors to prevent contamination of your water supply by backflow (a requirement of the water regs).

ormus

if you really must route it outside then make sure you install a drain off facility.
(at the lowest point).
then you can drain it completely for the winter. (you will need a service valve somewhere inside too).

lagi

If you don't have an option at the back, maybe you could come from the attic and down if you have a water tank up there. This is also quite common.

cheesesarnie

thanks all for info