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  1. U

    Outside tap fix

    Hi all, Our outside tap is leaking, initially it was just a drip but then after running and closing it off lots of water was gushing out still. Luckily have a stopcock for it inside so have isolated there (see attached pics). Easiest thing to do would be replace just the tap outside which is...
  2. J

    Outside tap

    I have replaced an outside tap which did not have a NRV. There is a service valve under the sink which has an arrow. Is this a NRV? Original was fitted 1989 by builder during extension work.
  3. C

    Replace outside tap

    Hi I want to replace my outside tap and pipework as the old one doesn't have a Double check valve (inside or out). I have purchased A DCV and isolator, but do I need a drain-cock on the inside? also is it - isolation valve then DCV?
  4. LucyBee

    Outside tap Please Help

    Hello everyone. I have just had an outside tap fitted by a plumber. I have a conservatory in from off the kitchen so he couldn’t put one there. as I have a boiler that leads to an outside wall he said he could put it there. Several other also said the same. anyway he’s don’t the job and I said a...
  5. R

    Outside Tap - bit more complicated then u will think

    Hi I’m wanting to install an outside tap inside the garage but right and the front. It will take a feed from pipes that are already there coming out of the boiler I have ‘fixing’ (can’t think of the term) already in place which is the water feed for the fridge freezer. Is there any way I can...
  6. M

    Outside tap help what do i need to fix it

    hi, I have an outside tap that had a ‘bit’ on the bottom of the pipe that sealed it so water ran thru the tap, every winter for years despite running water thru to empty pipe of water so cant freeze & turning tap off at mains this ‘bit ‘ has popped off, was no problem when i lived with my ex...
  7. C

    Outside Tap Pipework...

    I'm running Blue 25mm MDPE pipe at a depth of around 750mm to feed a new outside tap (which will eventually form part of a pop-up sprinkler install). I believe I should come up above ground with some sort of rigid pipe for the tap. What is the best pipe for the job here, please? Copper or...
  8. spader

    B&q self cutting outside tap problem

    hi all I have installed this last summer and worked ok at the time. During the winter, it had not been used at all for at least 5 - 6 months. I tried to use it last week, but no water was coming out when opened the tap. What could be wrong, and where do I have to look to sort it? Thanks in...
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