How have my outdoor projects fared after 1 year in all weathers?

[@dg2908]

If you're replacing a tap that incorporates backflow prevention, be sure that the new one includes it too

[@projectgaming3364]

That tap doesn't have one. I'd assume he's used a double check valve or similar on the pipework to the tap.

[@Quaker521]

Can't say that I'm surprised at how well everything is holding up given your attention to detail. Great to see either way. Cheers.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@LewisWells-1]

That ending really gave me a good chuckle.

[@johnwong2716]

that definitely the best music to go with unscrewing a outdoor water tap! brilliant as usual

[@ProperDIY]

I'm glad someone noticed - thank you

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

You should place some pads at the back of two legs of the table so when it rains it doesn't stay it falls away

[@andypaddon8531]

Good to see the gnome back in the intro! Pleased about the outside socket - I'm fitting one this weekend so great timing!

[@ProperDIY]

Perfect!

[@worstuserever]

For tightening the tap at the correct angle, just slip on a rubber washer of appropriate thickness. PTFE tape too, of course, to prevent threads binding. Very helpful showing how projects hold up over time. Just checked how long since the concrete-top table, 9 months, Christ! The way I lose time I'm sure there's a black hole under my bed.

[@MichaelOConnell80]

Great sign off at the end!

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@yayla86]

What lovely workmanship. I try to do my own DIY bits and you make it look so easy but I think there’s a fair amount of talent involved your end lol. I came across your video while looking for a way to install an outdoor plug socket. I’ll be sure to try the way you did yours if I have the courage to do it myself. Thanks for sharing your great knowledge and tips 😊

[@shane255]

The world needs more men like Stu.

[@kevinfisher7142]

Thanks Stuart i enjoy your d i y projects and often copy them, love the content , keep it coming.

[@robbristow]

Changed all our outside taps to lever operation - so much easier for everyone, particularly for those with arthritis.

[@ProperDIY]

Agreed

[@bazzaf7641]

Hi Stuart, When applying PTFE tape to a thread, if you feed the tape from the underside of the reel rather than the top as you demonstrated, it's easier to keep the tape tight around the thread.

[@clivewalker5465]

I watched your Project [ and the others ] on the External Power Supply.... and now Mine is installed and Working nicely , thank-you , just the nudge I required .

[@ProperDIY]

Well done!

[@game4alaughman]

Yeah done mine today too, My pex pipe is very narrow and very hard to get the silicon into the pipe from outside after 3 core wire fitted, I’ll check again tomorrow and pop some more in if needed. Great follow up video, and a heads up for us to do I check every 3 months for condensation. 4 screws 2 min job 🤔

[@FireflyOnTheMoon]

So useful about replacing a tap with a double tap. Thanks

[@ProperDIY]

No problem!

[@ianarmstrong5858]

Great video, always good to look back on DIY jobs to see how your work is holding up! 👍

[@philrockabilly]

Brilliant, do it right first time, never have to worry (much) . Great video Stuart. Much better than Barry Bucknell DIY that my dad used to watch in the 60s. 🤣🤣

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@brianhunt5353]

Great video again Stewart,was half expecting to see speedy pop his head out from the planters,

[@ProperDIY]

I think he's on holiday this week

[@GeeWhizRS]

Good job Stuart. It’s nice to see a follow-up and how things have weathered. The feet/pads on your outside table are genius. Try holding your PTFE tape so that it rolls around the thread rather than pulls at it. In other words, so that the roll feeds off closest to the fitting. Tension with your pinkies. Always look forward to Friday night DIY videos. Many thanks. 👌

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GeeWhizRS]

@@ProperDIY Have you considered having some ‘proper diy’ jumpers branded up. I’m pretty sure Slazenger aren’t sponsoring you. It could be the start of your merch line. 😁

[@tonyoconnor6784]

Lots of great advice, made two doors from watching your videos, much appreciated Thank you

[@TheFazer1992]

Did similar for my outside tap last year after getting fed up of the faff of taking hose off. I went for the 4 way cheap set on Amazon for about 15 quid. Added advantage is I can have hose permanently attached, another small hose to a sprinkler and 2 open for other uses such as buckets.

[@ProperDIY]

Nice one!

[@simonhughes9472]

Nice one Stuart, just shows that doing a quality job up front pays dividends a year on.

[@ProperDIY]

Yes you're right there

[@granttaylor8179]

Nice job just shows doing right the first time saves time and money. Well done 👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@valborchardt3596]

Brilliant video Stuart. I saw the video when you put up that outside plug, so glad its lasted in your weather…..have a great weekend. We have a public holiday on monday, so yay, long weekend.

[@ProperDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@clivewalker5465]

If I may , at 9:27 , if you turn the roll of tape 180 Degrees , it will then roll on , and the tape will keep short , [ shown to me when an Apprentice in the '60's ] , instead of lengthening as you roll it on . Not a problem doing it the way you showed , if only doing one or two fittings , but when you are doing it all Day ..... [ Hope that makes sense ] .

[@Gaz_does_stuff1969]

Always have faith in your jobs 👌

[@chanokim]

can you give us update on outdoor bbq cart? I'd like to see how it actually being used over time.

[@Brown969]

That's really interesting about the double socket...as an electrician we are taught that we have to drill the drain hole, but your socket looks absolutely fine. I wonder why manufacturers still include drilling in their installation instructions? Love the planters and will go back to watch that video. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you Nathan

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Nice video, good workmanship means a job done well and one that will last! 😃👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks 👍

[@beeftec5862]

I'd seal that concrete top at some point. Freeze thaw in those cracks will damage it in a few years.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Your concrete table is personally the project I have enjoyed most because I not seen this else where and I thought it was a really good build. The knots on the doors show up because of the change in texture compared with the rest of the board hence seeing only in certain light or angles

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you - nice to hear. You're right about the knots. At least it looks like it's made out of wood.

[@dougsaunders8109]

@@ProperDIY thanks for the idea I want to try a concrete top table next to the BBQ 🍗

[@PIPSLOTS]

Great video as always and so much I’ve learnt just from your videos 👍👍👍👍

[@ProperDIY]

Thank you

[@toria-j]

I've used the Cuprinol Garden Shades in a few places - veranda, fencing, outdoor furniture. It stood up really well for the first year, was OK for the second, but is failing in places now where water is stood or high sun exposure.

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

CLS planters have done well. Not the most stable of timber, especially when exposed to the elements. Paint looks like its worked too 👍

[@samuelcrockett1217]

Hi there , your videos are great, using liquid PTFE is easier when fitting taps as you can rotate the tap to the correct position and let the liquid set.

[@ProperDIY]

I've not used that - I need to try it thanks!

[@ronhowson9669]

Have you tested a sliding mitre saw with 305 blade. I'm looking at making some raised beds with 200x100 sleepers. I need to cut mitres due to shape of beds. Looking for suggestions on a sensible purchase for a capable diyer.

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Maybe I should seal the drain plug in my outside socket???

[@davidpilbeam1895]

Nice

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@lcook0825]

Great video.

[@ProperDIY]

Thanks

[@bobbarford]

Hi Stuart, good content as usual. Have you tried Loctite 55? It's a game changer for tapered threads on outside taps!

[@justintemp]

Just wondering why you don't just fill the watering can with the hose - stops you removing the attachment each time?

[@johnrichardson9771]

Hi Stuart great channel, great instructive videos. Any chance of doing one on a simple and effective pergola?

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Isn't there some issue with the outdoor electric socket being so close to a water point? I know its waterproof but when something is plugged in, it's no longer waterproof. My hot tub plug has to be at least 8 feet away from the tub.

[@mikebolt9753]

Cool

[@geordiemod4149]

Did you not seal the knots first with shellac before painting 🤔?

[@rubelrahman9850]

Hi, Great videos! Do you have a link for that outdoor tap? Thanks

[@ProperDIY]

In the description - I've updated it

[@harryinhuahin1272]

Of the 'mottled' concrete table-top - call it "marbled" - sounds better - even intentional...

[@Ffug]

With the hose reel you said when fitting it you didn’t see why the reel had to be within a metre of the tap (other than the length of pipe supplied). I’m looking to fit one around four metres from the tap - has anything made you think this might be a problem since making the initial video? Thank you!

[@ProperDIY]

No Peter, I still have no idea why they say this - if the feed was 10m away it wouldn't make any difference. I can only assume it's because they give you a short piece of hose for this (which obviously can be increased)

[@MoranGuyVideos]

If this tap is not an expensive one from my experience it will rust in its handle...I would recommend to coat it with wd 40

[@SpartanMJO12]

I scare myself by means of air in the pipes every time I've had the water off and I turn it back on 🤣

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

Top tips are, try not to lose too much water when plumbing things in, and turn the water back on slowly, to purge any air in a controlled manner. Any decent system should have localised isolation valves on most outlets, and freeze kits can also save a world of pain too.

[@johnsaundersorsam]

Any suggestions for replacing an outside tap that's been on for years, I can't seem to budge it

[@ProperDIY]

Try heating it - either blowtorch or heat gun before giving it a tap!

[@octocon1379]

"was that just me?" happens again.. "WELL...." 😂😂😂

[@ProperDIY]

I just assumed that connection would work!

[@allthegearuk]

I fitted my outdoor socket like you last year to the outside of my unheated garage. I've just checked it following watching this and there was some 'sweating' inside the box and some of the screws and metal parts had some corrosion on them. My diagnosis is one that I probably didn't let the silicone go off fully before fitting the face plate or make a good enough seal. Secondly, I used twin and earth which means I probably broke any seal I had made when I fitted the face plate as the cable is not very flexible. If I'd used used flexi like you the cable would have bent and not put pressure on and broken the seal. Given my own incompetence I gave up and drill a small drain hole.

[@AndrewStrydomBRP]

No seal is perfect, unless you're looking to be spraying the box with a power washer, drilling out the drain hole is standard practice and is not going to compromise the IP rating past the point where it matters. T&E won't have caused your issues with the seal, its more than flexible enough unless you used a 4mm.

[@allthegearuk]

@@AndrewStrydomBRP Hi Andrew, thanks for the response. Yeah I don't anticipate any issue with drilling out the drain. The seal I was referring to was the seal made by the silicone to seal the conduit and keep the moist air out. Either way should be fine now i've drilled out the drain.

[@AndrewStrydomBRP]

@@allthegearuk Ah I misunderstood, I thought you meant the seal between the front plate and the box, but I can see how that could happen. In my opinion and from what I see other sparks doing with EV chargers is to not bother sealing the cable into the conduit, but instead just sealing the conduit into the wall and against the fitting. As with any joint in cable, there is some resistance which will generate heat inside the box, especially if you're running high powered devices like a lawn mower or leaf blower, hence the air inside the box will heat up regardless and condensation will form anyway. I have never seen a qualified spark not drill out the drain hole unless it's placed inside a shed or garage, and the same is important if you run plastic conduit on the outside of your house too, lowest point should have a drain hole.

[@flemmingaaberg4457]

Can't understand why you didn't just use a fitting on the existing tap that has 2 outlets with their own individual on/off switches. No actual plumbing needed and no stuffing around with tape and alignment. Readily available in a multitude of configurations and qualities here in Australia so probably also available there🙂

[@johnsaundersorsam]

Do you have a link for the twin hose/tap connecter ? Ta

[@ProperDIY]

I've updated the description of the video with the link

[@johnsaundersorsam]

@@ProperDIY Perfect, thankyou

[@mabeljoe4305]

surprise you did not put a Deep-Penetrating Concrete Sealer against rain on your outdoor concrete table top.

[@DeafMaker]

Gutted we didn't see speedy. 😟

[@ProperDIY]

He is on holiday this week

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Best comment!

[@jamesfarrer5087]

Which hose is that?

[@ProperDIY]

Hozelock Fastreel

[@biffoswilly]

PTFE you need about 10 windings and you need to put it on the other way around - so your no plumber Ha Ha

[@mgabbard]

It's still as heavy as the day I built it - LOL!

[@dan7777]

Certainly getting your money's worth out of those halloween buckets!

[@ProperDIY]

When you spend big money on buckets you've got to sweat the asset

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

Your wife must be annoyed of you doing stuff all the time around the house even when it looks like a new build house. Lol