If you're keen to make the most of your garden this summer then start thinking about making it more functional, adding a garden tap is a great option. A garden tap can provide easy access to water for watering the plants, adding sprinklers for your lawn, filling a paddling pool, or even washing the dog. As a plumber with experience in garden tap installation, I can help you add a garden tap to your outdoor space. If you want to try installation yourself then here are my tips for fitting a garden tap:
6 Steps to Installing a Garden Tap
Step 1: Choose a Location
Choose a suitable location for your garden tap - consider factors such as the proximity to the water supply inside your house, accessibility, clearance around the tap, and surface type to ensure that your garden tap is installed correctly and meets your needs.
Step 2: Gather Materials
You will need the following materials for the installation - garden tap kit, copper pipe, fittings, isolation valve and check valve. With my experience, you can be sure that your garden tap installation is safe from backflow and conforms to the Water Regulations.
Step 3: Turn off the Water Supply
Before work begins turn off your mains water supply, often located under the kitchen sink.
Step 4: Install the Pipe
The copper pipe needs to run from the nearest water supply (which is usually inside your property) to the location of the garden tap. Use WRAS fittings to connect the pipe to the wall plate elbow, and also install an isolation valve and check valve to give you a way to winterise your garden tap and protect your mains water supply from backflow.
Step 5: Install the Garden Tap
With the tricky stuff now done, attaching the garden tap is the easiest part of the job.
Step 6: Turn on the Water Supply
After the installation is complete, turn the water supply back on and test and commission the garden tap for any leaks or issues.
A garden tap is a small addition that can make a big difference in the functionality and enjoyment of your outdoor space.
If you are short on time or need help to install your tap for Summer then I can help. I offer a quality installation that will conform to all Water Regulations and last you for years.
Send me a message on Whatsapp and we can arrange a date to fit your garden tap.