Watering the plants, washing the dog and cleaning the car are just a few of the reasons why an outdoor tap offers so many benefits to home owners. Items like your bins, shoes and bikes also need a clean, and avoiding bringing that mess into your home avoids even more cleaning up later on for you. Outdoor taps aare also handy for washing down your patio, filling up your inflatable pool in summer, and providing easy water access for builders if you are having any outdoor renovation work done.
What to think about when planning your outdoor tap installation
Number one is, of course, the location of your tap. Be sure to choose somewhere that isn't too difficult to access, with somewhere safe for any excess water to drain. You'll also want to consider proximity to your home's plumbing, as you may be able to make use of some existing connections to make the job simpler and cheaper.
If you have a large property, it might also be worth planning to install multiple taps. You may just want easy access for both your front and back yard, or you may want to divide your outdoor spaces into different functional areas, with an outdoor tap ready to supply your needs in for each different area and activity. And speaking of activity-specific taps, did you know that it's often very possible to install one directly in your garage? Not only does this make washing the car easier, it also can lend itself to any messy DIY activities you might want to conduct under a roof, but outside of the house.
We can install your outdoor tap to meet all regulations, for a safer and cleaner water supply
All outdoor taps need an isolation valve, which allows you to turn off the water to the tap, without needing to turn off your whole water supply. They should also have a double-check valve fitted in your internal pipework, to prevent any contamination of your main water supply. We can ensure that these are fitted, and that your outdoor tap's overall installation meets your supply and drainage needs. For a quality installation every time, call Litas Mainstone today.