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HOW TO FIT AN OUTSIDE TAP | HERTS | HANDYMAN WGC

  • By Marc Warr
  • 19 Jun, 2016

If you are thinking of having an outside tap fitted to the outside of your house in your garden, then look no further. Your local handyman in Welwyn Garden City is here to help!

How to fit an outside tap in and around Hertfordshire
How to fit an outside tap kit in Hertfordshire
Handyman WGC is on standby ready to come to your property and fit a new outside tap so you can complete them outdoor jobs like watering the grass in the garden to help keep it lovely and green or perhaps the garden flowers need watering to keep them looking healthy.

Outside taps can be a welcome addition to the garden especially for attaching the hose pipe ready to get cleaning the patio area and garden furniture ready for the summer BBQ party.

Plumbing is not everyone's speciality and many people would prefer to stay clear of any plumbing jobs and get an expert in, and that is where Handyman WGC can help you with fitting a outside water tap.


FIVE STEPS TO WHAT IS INVOLVED WITH FITTING AN OUTSIDE TAP?

  1. Decide where the outside tap is going to be located.
  2. Where is the water supply going to be taken from? (The water supply would normally be taken from under the kitchen sink area)
  3. Decide what will be the best outside tap solution? (I.E - Should I buy an outside tap kit or get the plumbing put in correctly with solid pipework?)
  4. Think about limiting the exposure to the weather elements with freezing by making sure the tap pipework is exposed to the minimum amount of outside element to help prevent unnecessary freezing conditions. (You may want to consider changing the taps position to achieve this)
  5. Pipework will tap into an existing cold water supply to feed the outside tap.


WHAT OUTSIDE TAP SOLUTION SHOULD I FIT?

There are several ways an outside tap can be plumbed in and really is personal preference.

Simple tap kits are available and normally consist of a self cutting in isolator valve with a piece of rubber hose and an outside tap to fit to the wall which are a pretty inexpensive kit to purchase from around £10.

The Pros
Tap kits are relatively easy to fit and are a cheap alternative to installing an outside tap.

The Cons
A tap kit is not always the best solution to use and could cause future problems with water leaks due to splits occurring in the rubber pipe which become weaker over a period of time.
The water pressure may be reduced due to the self cutting isolator valve tapping into an existing pipe and can also be problematic with leaking valves.


Plumbing in an outside tap with solid pipework is another option to consider which consists of using solid pipe like copper piping or plastic pipe material which offer high durability and reliability with the parts costing of around £25.

The Pros
Solid pipework for an outside tap is the better option for long term reliability because the pipe is stronger and the fittings allow better water flow to increase water pressure with less chance of future water leaks.

The Cons
Harder to fit and more labour intensive therefore installation costs will be a bit higher.


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HAVE AN OUTSIDE TAP INSTALLED?
To have an outside tap installed behind the water supply on the exterior wall it would cost from £80


HOW CAN I GET AN OUTSIDE TAP FITTED IN HERTFORDSHIRE?
Contact Handyman WGC on the following contacts to arrange for a free quote
Mobile - 07877483599

Email - Handymanwgc@gmail.com

WEBSITE - http://www.handymanwgc.uk/home

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Why not have an outside tap installed at the front and back of your house so you can water the garden easier and also have a hose connected at the front of your house so you can wash the car easier?

Handyman WGC can also fix or repair existing outside taps and internal plumbing. we also undertake fixing and repairing water leaks and overflow ball valves which are often needed as an emergency plumbing service in Hertfordshire out of hours to prevent flooding.

Our Handyman WGC services are based in Welwyn Garden City serving the Hertfordshire area and local outskirts to Herts.

Don't delay and call us today for reliability, quality and friendly honest service with a smile.

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