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Post by aj on Jul 9, 2017 15:37:58 GMT
hi everyone i want to fit an outside tap. I have a few questions if i may.i want to do it in 15mm copper. what size hole should i drill through wall? if the tap has a built in non return valve could i still fit an extra one on the pipework in case the built one fails? should i use loctite 55 on tap instead of ptfe tape? many thanks
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Post by aj on Jul 9, 2017 15:39:25 GMT
also shoild i run it in cold or hot water? which is better and why. thanks
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Post by crowsfoot on Jul 9, 2017 15:55:41 GMT
1/2" drill bit will be big enough. This is a professional kit that contains all that you need www.travisperkins.co.uk/Outside-Garden-Tap-Pack-15mm/p/401029?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsZqAiMX81AIVyr3tCh0W5A6VEAQYAyABEgLfePD_BwEAvoid those self cutting ones.... they're rubbish. Cold water is all that is normally used for a garden tap aj. A single non return valve is a requirement by the WRAS, it will work better and be more reliable without one fitted so I would only fit 1 (less to go wrong  )! PTFE and wrap it on thick at the end of the threads so you can finish it in a downwards tight position. Tip......If you have a drain tap screwed in above the stop tap you should be able to unscrew it and fit a Cu3 into the threads thus save cutting in a Tee. |
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Post by aj on Jul 9, 2017 16:06:44 GMT
thanks crowsfoot. whats a cu3?
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Post by endfeed on Jul 9, 2017 17:44:06 GMT
Drill your hole aj to fit 22mm pipe or plastic over flow as a sleeve then pass your 15mm through that mate  |
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Post by endfeed on Jul 9, 2017 17:48:04 GMT
Id fit the bib tap with built In check valve! Piece of piss to change in future if bib tap fails |
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Post by crowsfoot on Jul 9, 2017 19:20:09 GMT
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Post by aj on Jul 9, 2017 21:27:32 GMT
endfeed what size drill bit should i use, if i use 22mm as a pipe sleeve?
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Post by joinerjohn on Jul 9, 2017 21:31:30 GMT
endfeed what size drill bit should i use, if i use 22mm as a pipe sleeve? I'd say a 25mm hole would be about right (plastered or siliconed, round the edges, after the sleeve has been put in to stop insects getting in)  |
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Post by dickpuller on Jul 10, 2017 18:41:09 GMT
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aj
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Post by aj on Jul 11, 2017 23:05:00 GMT
any chance of a vid on how to use loctite 55 please
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Post by dickpuller on Jul 13, 2017 18:41:02 GMT
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Post by battle1066 on Jul 13, 2017 19:02:11 GMT
Well I'm going to have to buy it and try it - Thanks for the video Dick |
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