Fitting garden tap with multiple options...

[JohnthePainter]

I'm fitting a garden tap, and all going well but I am after some advice on the best way to connect to my cold feed.

I have a self-cutting tap (the one you get with those garden tap kits) which has a double check valve to stop the water entering the cold water pipe. I would normally just attach this somewhere after the first stop tap on the cold water pipe BUT there is not a lot of room AND I wondered if I could make use of the push fit connectors that are already in place that are connecting to my washing machine.

I have attached some photos and a diagram on how the cold water pipe is currently set up. I'm wondering if there's a push fit connector that would allow an extra pipe to be connected to the push fit connectors already there? If not, what would you advise? Can I use the self-cutting tap on the pipe that's after the push fit connectors and the flex that are connected to the tap?

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[JohnthePainter]

Finished job! Thoughts?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Looking ok flow out of the tap is ok ?

 

[JohnthePainter]

Looking ok flow out of the tap is ok ?

Yep really strong. Is there a danger that it shouldn't be? Have I made something too long etc?

 

[Howsie]

Nope. The isolation valve and flexi will reduce flow (due to smaller internal dia) but that won't be that noticeable if you've decent pressure.

 

[REDSAW]

i will ask my paint shop then!

BTW, you havn't sleaved the pipe! probably burst in a couple of years.

 

[JohnthePainter]

BTW, you havn't sleaved the pipe! probably burst in a couple of years.

Hmm you mean the pipe going through the wall? ****. Is it that bad not to do it? No one else (on tutorial videos etc) mentioned doing it.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

i will ask my paint shop then!

BTW, you havn't sleaved the pipe! probably burst in a couple of years.

You won't do it mate as you won't be able to fix the backplate screws are close as it is

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hmm you mean the pipe going through the wall? ****. Is it that bad not to do it? No one else (on tutorial videos etc) mentioned doing it.

Your fine

 

[JohnthePainter]

Your fine

Do you think it'll corrode or have problems? Cannot think what else to do and as you say if I was to drill 22mm hole, put 15mm inside that etc... there won't be room for the screws etc. Thanks for help.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Do you think it'll corrode or have problems? Cannot think what else to do and as you say if I was to drill 22mm hole, put 15mm inside that etc... there won't be room for the screws etc. Thanks for help.

It will be many many years down the line by then your outside tap would of gone/ needed attention

 

[JohnthePainter]

It will be many many years down the line by then your outside tap would of gone/ needed attention

Cheers, Shaun!

 

[Howsie]

You are supposed (regulations wise) to do it and it's not impossible but many people don't and don't know to do it. You tell by the amount of clueless videos online.

Would make sense to clip the pipe to give it some support as well.

 

[JohnthePainter]

You are supposed (regulations wise) to do it and it's not impossible but many people don't and don't know to do it. You tell by the amount of clueless videos online.

Would make sense to clip the pipe to give it some support as well.

Thanks, Howsie. What would you suggest? If I cannot sleeve it because the hole will become too big for the mounting screws should I try something completely different?

And yes was thinking that re clipping the pipe too. Just need to work out best place for it as it's a bit 'in the middle of nowhere'.

 

[Howsie]

TBH it will be fine, it's just not ideal.

 

[Old Account]

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