Hose pipes?

[kusanku]

How do you use a hose pipe these days? Not had one for many years, but using one would make rinsing the car easier. However modern taps seem to be a completely different shape that you cannot attach a hose pipe to, so how do you do it?

 

[moonloops]

You put water in one end and point 'tother towards the car

 

[whitenemesis]

Install an outside tap with a threaded spout and attach a Hoselock connector. Hoselock also do adaptors of different shapes for temporary fitting to sink taps.

 

[ched999uk]

Outside tap kits are about £10-15 from B&Q or Screwfix. They include a fitting that connects to the 15mm copper pipe that goes to your cold water tap. The fitting cuts into the 15mm copper pipe so no need to turn off the mains. The most difficult part is drilling a 15mm hole through your external wall. They come with a flexy hose that connects to teh fitting then to the outside tap. Very easy install, about 30 mins max. They you can just screw on the adapter that usually comes with hose pipes on to your new outside tap. Only thing I would say is to turn the internal fitting off and drain tap in the winter in case your outside tap freezes.
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/10101/Plumbing/Water-Pipe-and-Fittings/Outdoor-Garden-Tap-Kit

 

[murray motors]

go to B&Q and one of those old retired men will give you good advise belive me there great

 

[grober]

Outside tap kits are about £10-15 from B&Q or Screwfix. They include a fitting that connects to the 15mm copper pipe that goes to your cold water tap. The fitting cuts into the 15mm copper pipe so no need to turn off the mains. The most difficult part is drilling a 15mm hole through your external wall. They come with a flexy hose that connects to teh fitting then to the outside tap. Very easy install, about 30 mins max. They you can just screw on the adapter that usually comes with hose pipes on to your new outside tap. Only thing I would say is to turn the internal fitting off and drain tap in the winter in case your outside tap freezes.
Outdoor Garden Tap Kit - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys

My only comment is that these self drilling T connectors--- while working OKish---tend to drop the final flow rate quite a lot. [ probably only necessary if you wish to hook up a pressure washer for example] You are much better using a proper 15mm compression T union to connect up your outside pipe. Water authorities often require you have an anti syphon valve in an outside tap line and most kits have these but not all. Hozelock have one you can fit to the tap afterwards

 

[ched999uk]

My only comment is that these self drilling T connectors--- while working OKish---tend to drop the final flow rate quite a lot. [ probably only necessary if you wish to hook up a pressure washer for example] You are much better using a proper 15mm compression T union to connect up your outside pipe. Water authorities often require you have an anti syphon valve in an outside tap line and most kits have these but not all. Hozelock have one you can fit to the tap afterwards

You are quite right the self drilling T connectors do restrict the flow, a compression tee or actually doing the job with proper plumbing fittings throughout would be preferable. All the 'quality' kits I have seen have the double check valve in the tap because as you say it is mandatory, certainly in England it is anyway. If you go to a pound shop then as you say you may not get a kit fit for purpose
As you say best way is to do the entire job with proper 15mm plumbing fittings and the appropriate double check valve in the outside tap.

 

[Aletank]

Definatly a outside tap, I found a plumber in the local paper who charged me £45 fitted, with cut of valve/washing machine tap inside so i can cut the supply to it.