A garden valve, also known as a garden tap or outdoor tap, is a device used to supply water to the outside of a building, especially for watering the garden, watering plants, washing the car or other work related to the use of outdoor space. What should you consider when choosing a garden valve? You will learn in this article.
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How to properly install a garden valve?
Proper installation affects the efficiency of the entire garden hose. It is best to install it so that the external water valve is 50 cm above the ground. When choosing a garden hose, you should also remember that it is better to drain the water before winter. Otherwise, it may freeze. The garden tap should be higher than the pipe connection.
In this case, you can still install a drain valve. The new section of pipe should be short, so that the water does not freeze. In turn, the pipe extending from the main valve should have a large diameter, preferably 15 mm or 12 mm. If you want to avoid soldering, it is best to install the valve with a quick connector. Before starting work, you need to close the shut-off valve and also determine the place for inserting the tee. It should be installed even if the space in the garden is not large. The pipes can still be connected using connectors. Installing a tee is also necessary.
Where is the best place to place a garden valve?
You need to find a suitable place in the garden and connect the garden hose there. The place must be prepared in such a way that rainwater does not get into it. The garden valve can be screwed to a wall connector, but it can also be mounted on the wall. Of course, you need to choose garden taps that are strong. A good tap is made of brass. This material is indeed resistant to corrosion. It is also very durable even under the influence of variable pressures or loads. A tap in the garden can be used to water the ground.
In fact, it is best to place both a free-standing tap and a double tap on the facade of the house, e.g. on a plinth or an external wall. It should be placed at such a height that it is easy to fill a bucket or watering can. Of course, you can choose a free-standing draw-off tap that is mounted directly in the ground. In fact, the installation is not difficult and can be done really quickly. For example, you can decide on a model that has no visible welds, and the post is 75 cm high. Plugs, Teflon tape and mounting screws are used for installation.
What material should I choose for my garden valve?
Garden valves can be made of various materials. You can choose brass taps, but also stainless steel taps. Both materials are resistant to moisture and rain. They do not corrode even under the influence of heavy rainfall. It will indeed work well even if you choose a free-standing model. Also noteworthy are the taps with a garden hose outlet, which allows for even faster and easier service.
Remember also about the finish, which can be e.g. chrome. We also recommend taps with butterfly or mushroom valves. The most popular is indeed the mushroom garden valve, which can be used to quickly start and stop the water flow. Thanks to this, water will not be wasted. We recommend a post-type garden tap, which will work well even in a small garden. When it comes to the finish, the use of brass for a garden tap ensures its durability for years. Brass garden valves are also resistant to extremely low temperatures.
In addition, they look good. An alternative to them are cast iron models, which are made of an alloy of iron with carbon or other elements. They are also resistant to changing weather conditions. The maximum operating temperature in this case is 90 degrees Celsius. Which garden tap to choose? You can choose a draw-off model, which can be adjusted. Models with a 13 mm thread are available. Such devices also allow for pressure measurement. A garden valve can be used as the only source of water for the garden or for watering plants. A model with a tank is available. In such a case, garden taps on a post are used. All models are really easy to install. You can also choose sprinklers with a valve.
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When looking for strong and reliable garden valves, it is worth choosing the Oras frost-resistant garden valve for outdoor use from the Onninen wholesaler. It is particularly suitable for outdoor installation in single-family houses with terraces. It should be noted that it acts as a non-return valve, shut-off valve, and vacuum breaker. You can easily and quickly connect the hose without any worries. It will work well in a large garden, but also a small garden. It is resistant to very low temperatures. The chrome finish looks good.
Also worth noting is the Ferro cast iron mushroom garden valve, 1/2" . It allows you to draw water from the tap. The tip is designed to connect a hose with a quick connector. This is a cast iron model, which, despite its low price, is really strong. It has a choke. It is controlled using a steel knob. You need to know that the maximum operating temperature of this valve is 90 degrees, and the nominal pressure is 10 bar.
Another good choice will be the Deante garden valve with adapters - 1/2" . This is another great model, but its nominal temperature is lower, at 65 degrees Celsius. It should also be noted that it is considered the most airtight. It is best suited for farm buildings, but also private ones. The thread diameter on the installation side is 1/2", and on the connection side 3/4". All models are equipped with mounting elements.