HOW TO FIT AN OUTSIDE TAP | Complete Step By Step DIY TUTORIAL

[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@Bacrenfencing]

@Dayton Johan Great to hear, 10 minutes is good going !

[@welcome2jamrok]

I must admit being an engineer, your attention to detail and how thorough you are is a real breath of fresh air. Its always about the smaller things that make jobs last. Well done. Subbed.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks Norman, that is much appreciated. I think I go in to too much detail sometimes, but I enjoy doing that and if it helps people, then that is what it is all about at the end of the day. Thanks for the comment and for the sub 👍😃

[@Cobnapint]

As outside tap videos go.............this is the best one I've seen. Nice one.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated and glad you found the video helpful 👍😎

[@colinprince1633]

Brilliant video, very well explained. This is how an engineer would fit an outside tap. Love the attention to detail.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thank you very much Colin, glad you liked it !

[@MrSINKY93]

Just installed my tap with all the kit from this video 📹 works a treat! I'm a DIY rookie and couldn't of done it without this vid 👍🏼

[@Bacrenfencing]

Great to hear mate, I am glad the video helped you out. Nice one ! 👍😎

[@markmaynard3393]

Top video,very calm and thorough explanation of different types of fittings..no irritating music and straight to the point.Top man I will definitely attempt this now following your methods....cheers fella

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment Mark, I am glad the video was of some use to you !

[@maxplant6926]

That O ring trick is genius 👌

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks Max, yes, it certainly helps align the wall plate ! Thanks for the comment 😃👍

[@richardparkersmith4810]

Really excellent! Glad you hate those pinhole-garden hose things. My son's house has one and it has failed so I am about to replace it with something more permanent. This video has really helped. Love the ideal of sleeving the 15mm copper pipe with the overflow pipe. The rings mean that it will be insulated against the cold by air for most of its length too.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks Richard and good luck with the install at your sons !

[@cameronstevenson5894]

You have explained this so well I feel very confident in doing this myself

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks Cameron, hope the install goes well 👍😎

[@MrScottishGamer]

Followed this tutorial and got it all working perfectly, had to do a lot more pipework since the wall was not next to the sink but following your directions with the speedfit fittings, non return valve, isolation valve and the speedfit pipe/inserts it now works perfectly - cheers!

[@Bacrenfencing]

Glad it helped mate, thanks for the comment 👍

[@tonycastro9997]

Excellent video was just about to buy one of those hose type connectors until I saw this, thanks for your advise

[@Bacrenfencing]

No problem 👍 and thanks for the comment Tony !

[@lesleysmith5623]

Contemplating fitting an outside tap to front of my garage and luckily found your video. Very clear explanation and some good tips... and in my accent too ;-) ... Thank you.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Glad it helped Lesley, good luck with the installation - thanks for the comment 👍😀

[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@PolymathTheDiver]

Great video. I'm also really impressed with how quiet that drill is yet it does the job so well! My hammer action drill makes a racket!

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment Richard, Yes, amazing what volume editing can do to make a drill seem quiet - in reality, it is a noisy brute !! 😀👍

[@c8bbr]

Some nice brass dome head screws on the outside tap and it would have finished it off. Some amazing tips in this video

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment, yes probably better to use brass dome head screws but it was at my property and I am not too bothered about the look, as long as it worked. Thanks for the kind words :-)

[@CaptChaos1964]

Brilliant instructional video, with great tips, thanks for great work. 👍

[@Bacrenfencing]

Glad it was helpful Robert, thanks for the comment 👍

[@MrLexeye]

Thanks alot, did it today and it went a treat, thanks to your easy to understand instructions 👍🏿

[@Bacrenfencing]

Glad it helped mate, thanks for the comment 👍😎

[@gordonprest115]

This is now my go-to method. I’ve found the Tectite Classic elbow works well, as it’s compact, easy and complements soldered joints.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Yeh Gordon, I like the tectite fittings as well, got a few of them, they look better than compression or speedfit connections - readily available from screwfix as well and you can often get them on a deal 👍😎

[@gordonprest115]

@@Bacrenfencing although many places carry the fittings, I haven't found a supplier near me that does the removal tool. I haven't needed to demount one yet, but the day will come…

[@anthonybrett7]

Very informative video! Saved to my playlist for when I need it.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Glad it was helpful mate and thanks for the comment 👍😃

[@narcissenjike5488]

Hi ! Many thanks for the video and also with the full explanation. (Tutorial )

[@Bacrenfencing]

You are welcome, I am glad it was helpful 👍😀

[@hamygray]

Great video, you should be in a classroom teaching with your methods of holding attention and explanation. Many thanks.

[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@gman8950]

so grateful for this detailed video, subscribed! So many useful tips

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks George, I am glad you found the video useful, and thanks for the subscription, much appreciated 👍😍

[@gman8950]

Bacren Property No worries mate, thanks for the vid! I do have one question that I’d appreciate your opinion on, what’s more reliable: compression or push fit?

[@Bacrenfencing]

@@gman8950 Hi George, Compression fittings are more reliable if installed correctly (In my opinion). Push fits are generally good but there is always that worry that they may pop off at some stage.......(maybe I am just paranoid). Compression fittings will not budge if fitted correctly, so give a bit more peace of mind.

[@gman8950]

Bacren Property makes alot of sense, cheers mate!

[@Bacrenfencing]

@@gman8950 No problem !

[@Gulfraz.]

Wow. What a superb video. Absolutely brilliantly explained, in a cool, calm fashion with plenty of tips and tricks. Didn't get bored or even need to rewind/ skip. Perfect pace. God bless you for doing this and for actually doing it properly. You've set the bar pretty high for a lot of these other "How To" KZbinrs. Wishing you all the success in your efforts on this platform and elsewhere. 👍

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the kind comments Gazzy, much appreciated and I am glad you liked the video. 👍😍

[@northernjimbo]

This is a great video 👍 clear, informative and precise. Great job mate

[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@misfit1978]

Brilliant! I'll be trying this out very soon!

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment !

[@darkestserenity6775]

Best vid for this task I have watched and I have watched quite a few One project I keep putting off but I'm pretty sure I can do this Great tips and step by step tutorial Subscribed So glad I found this vid Thanks

[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@soloman4386]

Just one word.. EXCELLENT!! How come nobody metioned the yeeeeeehhhaaaaaa, brilliant thats me when i am working

[@Bacrenfencing]

Haha Thanks, Us cowboys have to have a yell now and again - Yeeeeeehaaaaaa ! 😂👍

[@Kay100Jay]

I really enjoyed your video. Best I've seen for pace and detail and I think the plastic pipe is a great idea. I'm inspired to have a go myself. Can I just confirm the O rings link is correct for the ones with 11x15x2mm rather than 15x17x2mm. Probably me over worrying tolerances as no expert!

[@Bacrenfencing]

Hi Kevin, thanks for the kind comments. Yes the link for the o-rings is fine. The o-rings do not need to be inch perfect as they are just to make it easier to centralise the pipe. You can use 15mm OD or 17mm OD but the 15mm fit tighter over the copper pipe, so do not move when you place the copper through the sleeve pipe (if that makes sense?). Let me know how you get on and if you have any problems, just let me know on here and I will help you out. Thanks again for the comment ! 👍

[@ben-fe3zy]

Great video. Lots of little extra bits of information.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks James, yes a few little secrets shown in this video, I tried to make it as detailed as possible without being 4 hours long ! Thanks for the comment, much appreciated ! 👍😃😎

[@samfabela8461]

Good vid! The only one to show that you protect the copper pipe in the wall and what drill bit sizes you use.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks Sam, yes, I tried to go into quite a lot of detail with this video to help people do the job correctly - maybe too much detail, but I am happy with that ! Thanks again for the comment, it is much appreciated ! 👍😃

[@subevo35]

Great video I learned a few tricks cheers!

[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@BigBoyzToyz1974]

Great video well explained and executed thank you 👍

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment Dean, much appreciated 👍😎

[@Fordemups]

Cheers for the video, really looking forward to nailing this job. Will say though, I had popped to the toilet with my headphones on, at night, in the dark when that woman screamed. I thought the world had ended! Think I need therapy now :-D

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment Ashley and hope the job goes well. Yes, the woman screaming......at least you were already on the toilet 😂👍

[@paulthomas1017]

Cracking video - well recommended.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment Paul, much appreciated 👍😎

[@frankiebye]

Excellent video. Thank you very much. Is it possible to go through the wall with an ordinary hammer drill as I don't have an SDS drill?. Cheers, super clear and informative video 💯

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks, Yes, you can go through with a normal hammer drill but best to do it in stages with small diameter drills gradually building up to the large one. I.e use maybe an 8mm drill bit, then a 12mm and so on. Or you could just try using a big one, but it will likely take ages to get through. Hope this helps

[@frankiebye]

@@Bacrenfencing Thank you so much for your reply. The problem I have is an ordinary hammer drill chuck (not SDS) won't be able to take a 22mm drill bit so it would mean a maximum diameter of say 12mm. Problems, problems. Might have to invest in an SDS

[@collaboration-devices]

Excellent video, really clear with good pace as others have said. One thing that i am wondering though is why does the pipe need a plastic sleeve ? what would happen if you just put copper pipe through the wall ? Thanks

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the kind words. 👍 Putting the plastic or copper sleeve through the wall is merely to serve as a protective barrier (in the case of water pipe or cable) It protects the pipe from damage from the masonry or from falling debris between the cavity wall. Chances are that it would be fine to use without sleeving the hole (plenty people do it) but it is deemed best practice to sleeve the hole. As an aside - Gas pipes need to be sleeved with copper, but that is for the gas safe engineer to deal with as illegal to do this if not certified.

[@stephenmontague4089]

For anybody in England or Wales this does not meet the regulations. Since 1999 a tap with a built in check valve can only be used to replace an existing tap with a built in installed before 1999. A tap installed after 1999 must be one without built in check valve. Taps without 'built in' check valves must have a check inside the building along with a means off turning the water supply to the tap. The reason the regulations were changed for garden taps with 'built in' check valves is because in winter time when the water supply to tap is turned off inside the building no one ever let the water out of the check valve mechanism using the little nut under the tap. Without releasing the water it froze within the check valve breaking the plastic parts rendering the non return function inoperable.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

Brilliant 🍺

[@Bacrenfencing]

Cheers Stephen 👍🍻

[@pof1991]

Very good advice thanks

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment and glad you found the video helpful. Not really advice, just the way I do things, but hopefully you learned something from it. Thanks again for the comment, much appreciated 👍😀

[@TheLife0025]

Nice video mate.. May i know what is the standard size for the outdoor tap in UK. i am checking online and they have two different sizes. 3/4 and 1/2.

[@Bacrenfencing]

1/2" is standard in the UK. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment

[@TheLife0025]

@Bacrenfencing but Google shows 3/4 is the new standard in UK.

[@Bacrenfencing]

New one on me, 1/2" was always the standard, maybe regs have changed ?

[@JackKing12.]

Loved the video showing the good and bad methods. Video is handy and well timed as I'm about to embark on fitting an outside tap. Do recommend connecting to the cold water feed pipe that feeds the boiler?

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment and glad you found the video helpful. You can tee in to the mains feed to the combi boiler, but just make double sure it is the mains FEED and not any of the central heating pipes 😀👍 Also, if using a tap without a double check valve, you will need to fit one between the tap and the isolation valve. 👍

[@JackKing12.]

@@Bacrenfencing thank you...

[@Bacrenfencing]

No problem, hope the install goes well. Thanks again !

[@JackKing12.]

@@BacrenfencingA ha...got the outside tap done this week...but got the wrong fitting (coupler instead of a slip coupler) so had to get the right one lol...all done and dusted now...thanks for your advice and once again great informative video compared to others on KZbin 👍

[@Bacrenfencing]

@@JackKing12. Thanks buddy, I am happy that you got it done with a little help from the video - Cheers !

[@ArtisBMX]

Such a good vid

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the kind comment, much appreciated ! 👍😎

[@Charles61284]

Just subbed excellent tutorial 👍

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks Charles, I really appreciate that - I hope to do a lot of similar videos in the future, stay tuned ! 👍😀

[@Limitlessassets]

Great video mate, would you think about doing a step by step guide write down? So it can be printed off and used?

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks buddy, not sure what you mean ? Write the whole process down and add a link to the description ? Thanks for the comment and let me know what you mean and I can do my best to honour your request ! 👍

[@Limitlessassets]

@@Bacrenfencing yeah abit like Tommy's trade secrets use to do

[@Bacrenfencing]

I will try to do something when I find the time. Thanks for the comment ! 👍

[@Limitlessassets]

What is the drill bit holder on the impact please?

[@Bacrenfencing]

It is the Wera Rapidaptor, you can pick one up here amzn.to/2znZRSe

[@tommiejoie]

Nice video. I just did an install, but found I had a problem with the double check valve not allowing any water flow into the tap. Air lock I guess. Is there any way around this? Unscrewing the bottom port did nothing to help it. I've not seen anyone else with the same issue.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Sounds like a faulty tap to me, have you tried using another tap ?

[@TheWhisky81]

Hi mate what's the purpose of the pipe liner, am new to all this plumbing, thanks john.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Hi John, It is basically to protect the copper pipe from getting damaged. Damage can occur from debris falling down the cavity within the wall or damage can occur if the copper pipe vibrates slightly when in use. If it vibrates when resting on concrete, it can damage the pipe, so always best to sleeve the hole. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment.

[@TheWhisky81]

@@Bacrenfencing thanks, video liked and subscribed👍

[@Bacrenfencing]

@@TheWhisky81 Awesome, thanks John !

[@BikramSinghRaiDhillon]

Love That o ring trick 👌🏼 . Is the 22mm sleeve mandatory ? Cheers

[@Bacrenfencing]

Hi, No, the 22mm sleeve is not mandatory for an outside tap but it is good practice to install a sleeve when installing pipe or cable through a wall - it helps protect the pipe or cable. Thanks for the comment. 👍😀

[@BikramSinghRaiDhillon]

Ok mate. Really like your video very well explained everything, very detailed through out . Subscribed you aswell keep it up mate 👏👏👍🏼

[@Bacrenfencing]

@@BikramSinghRaiDhillon Thanks for the kind comments, yes, I tried to give a fairly detailed overview as a lot of the other videos just sort of cover the process briefly. Thanks for the subscription and glad to have you here buddy !

[@waynekerrr9027]

Is the plastic sleeving essential, or can I just wrap electrical tape around the pipe going through the wall

[@Bacrenfencing]

Hi, No it is not essential but good practice to do so. You can also use 22mm copper pipe to do the same. Electrical tape will not really do anything but by all means do it if you want - thanks for the comment

[@pault3705]

Hi ..loving the vids.great work...just wondering what type of insurances you carry as you seem to do a lot of trades. I do plastering tiling and just added water plumbing to my services and wondered what type of insurance would cover the various trades ...many thanks and keep up the videos

[@Bacrenfencing]

Hi Paul, Thanks for the comment, where are you based ?

[@pault3705]

@@Bacrenfencing wirral Merseyside

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks Paul, wasn't sure if you were in the USA where thngs differ slightly. We use Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance up to a value of 5M. We use Zurich but it pays to shop around. Also, it depends on your own circumstances and what clients you do work for. You need to tailor your own insurances to your specific needs. If you are just doing tiling and plastering then a good Public Liability insurance would be fine but if you are qualified and doing plumbing, electrical or actual building work then definitely need Indemnity insurance. Hope this helps ?

[@pault3705]

@@Bacrenfencing brill...ye got city and gulds 3 in plumbing (non gas) will shop around and see what I can find. Many thanks

[@pault3705]

Dont touch electrics....

[@makolic1]

lovely view , are you in Scotland ?

[@Bacrenfencing]

Yes, NE Scotland, A few miles south of Aberdeen !

[@simonbeal277]

Very informative video, however current regulations Do Not allow an external check valve to be fitted on a new installation. A double check valve must be fitted inside the property due to the contamination hazards. Always ensure you use a WRAS qualified plumber to install potable water fittings and outside taps.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Thanks for the comment Simon 👍

[@BadHorsie1]

Is it absolutely necessary to protect the copper pipe through the wall?

[@Bacrenfencing]

No, not absolutely necessary for this application, but it is good practice to do so. If it were Gas, it would be a requirement. Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@loudennum11]

Is the male and female thread size the same ? Or one bigger than the other

[@Bacrenfencing]

Not sure what you mean ?

[@loudennum11]

@@Bacrenfencing are they different size like 1/2 to 3/4 or both the same

[@cosminbulgaru4206]

You should have fit a double check valve to prevent backflow and therefore main water from getting contaminated

[@Bacrenfencing]

😂 Why would I fit another double check valve when there is one built in to the tap as explained in the video ? Please enlighten me ? 🤔

[@navinothendee]

You mentioned that using a y-connector is a no no. Any particular reason why?

[@Bacrenfencing]

Apologies, I should have clarified, I meant to say in the video that using a PLASTIC Y-Piece is a no no because they are prone to splitting. You can get the brass versions which are far more robust and acceptable to use - something like this amzn.to/2U3Qfns Thanks for the comment ! 👍

[@JackKing12.]

Can it be any cold feed even if the it feeds the boiler?

[@Bacrenfencing]

Yes, you can tee off the FEED to the boiler, just make double sure it is the actual feed ! 👍

[@JackKing12.]

@@Bacrenfencing thanks. Gives me comfort it can be done. Cheers...and a great informative video...

[@Bacrenfencing]

@@JackKing12. No problem and thanks for the kind words, hope it helped you out !

[@eddtheduck]

What about 20mm conduit only £2 a 3mtr length

[@Bacrenfencing]

Yes, that would do the job just as well - thanks for the comment 👍

[@DanielPaprocki]

How do you know that there are no pipes, wires etc. in that place? 🤔

[@Bacrenfencing]

Use experience and common sense. Always check all around the wall area, you can generally tell if there are going to be any pipes or cables by looking around the space. It would be very unusual for there to be any pipes or cables actually in the brick wall, they would be more likely to be between the brick and the plasterboard, so you can get a good idea by looking around at the internal wall space. If you are not confident doing this, then best call a professional. Thanks for the comment

[@ratchriat1716]

to me there's nothing better than soldering.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Yes, solder is probably the best way to do it, but I just thought I would show some different methods. Thanks for the comment

[@makolic1]

how much do you charge to fit an outside tap thanks

[@Bacrenfencing]

Hi, Price depends on many variables, so I price each job individually depending on many different factors. Impossible to price a job without seeing it or getting a lot of details first. 😎

[@narcissenjike5488]

Any chance to be your apprentice Plumber ? Please. Thank you.

[@Bacrenfencing]

Lol, I have a hard enough time looking after myself 😂😆👍

[@stephenmontague4089]

Are you in England, Wales or Scotland?

[@Bacrenfencing]

Scotland 👍

[@scottpearson329]

Good video, explained yourself well but you didn't show people how to tighten the pushfit elbows and tees properly and you didn't put or mention the non return valve that is needed

[@Bacrenfencing]

Hi Scott, If you watch the video, I did show how to lock off the speedfit fittings - these fittings do not "tighten" they push fit and then lock off. I purposely did not fit a non return valve because the tap had one already built in, as I explained in the video...........? Thanks for the comment !

[@bzblood8946]

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[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@bzblood8946]

I love Taylor swift

[@Bacrenfencing]

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[@paul1962uk]

Friend of mine went away for the weekend, someone connected a hose to his outside tap an put the other end through the letterbox 🤬🤔

[@Bacrenfencing]

Awesome !

[@paul1962uk]

Lol not at the time, but can see the funny side now.........it's like a few weeks ago a neighbour was working on his roof an someone nicked his ladder, he was up there for 4 hours lol

[@Bacrenfencing]

😂

[@trancemadmaz]

Is this an Edinburgh accent?

[@Bacrenfencing]

Nearly, I am about 100 miles away from Edinburgh, near Aberdeen. 👍

[@bzblood8946]

Selena Gomez

[@Bacrenfencing]

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