Do the pipework in proper copper soldered or gebrit press fittings.Bob
What hose connector for this tap?
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Thread update.
Decided to go ahead and install the outside tap myself. Here is a before and after of the internal pipework:
I didn't use a separate double-check valve as the outside tap came with one built in now I appreciate that this may not be acceptable for the latest regulations but for me I think it's fine. I didn't sleeve the 15mm pipe either as whilst I again accept it isn't in line with regulations but I gathered it should be fine especially given the thousands of homes that had outside taps fitted before sleeving was the new norm. If anything goes wrong I'll accept it as my own fault.
Outside finish:
Decided to go ahead and install the outside tap myself. Here is a before and after of the internal pipework:
I didn't use a separate double-check valve as the outside tap came with one built in now I appreciate that this may not be acceptable for the latest regulations but for me I think it's fine. I didn't sleeve the 15mm pipe either as whilst I again accept it isn't in line with regulations but I gathered it should be fine especially given the thousands of homes that had outside taps fitted before sleeving was the new norm. If anything goes wrong I'll accept it as my own fault.
Outside finish:
Please stop posting pictures of that plumbing - it hurts my eyes 
Please stop posting pictures of that plumbing - it hurts my eyes
I think my addition to it actually took the bad look off it lol
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Unless things have changed, I dont think you need to sleeve a water pipe, you'll soon notice if it's leaking inside the wall!
Thanks mate. I just didn't feel I needed to do it as come Winter I will open the outside tap and shut-off the water supply anyway.
Where's the double check valve?
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