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 find out 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, remember that it is better to drain the water before winter. Otherwise it may freeze. The garden tap should be located higher than the pipe connection.
In this case, you can still install a drain valve. The new pipe section should be short so that the water does not freeze. In turn, the pipe leaving 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 must close the shut-off valve and determine the place to insert the tee. It should be installed even if the space in the garden is not large. The pipes can also 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 so that no rain water gets into it. The garden valve can be screwed to the wall connector, but it can also be mounted on the wall. Of course, you need to choose garden taps that are strong. A good draw-off valve is made of brass. Indeed, this material is resistant to corrosion. It is also very resistant to variable pressures and loads. The tap in the garden can be used to water the soil.
In fact, it is best to place both the free-standing faucet and the double faucet on the façade 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 tap that is mounted directly in the ground. Indeed, assembly is not difficult and can be done really quickly. For example, you can choose a model that has no visible welds and the post is 75 cm high. Plugs, Teflon tape and mounting screws are used for assembly.
What material should I choose for a garden valve?
Garden valves can be made of various types of materials. You can choose brass taps, but also stainless steel taps. Both materials are resistant to moisture and rain. It does not corrode even under the influence of heavy rainfall. In fact, it will work well even if you choose a free-standing model. Also noteworthy are the intake valves with a garden hose outlet, which allows for even faster and easier operation.
Remember about the finish, which can be e.g. chrome-plated. We also recommend taps with butterfly or mushroom valves. Indeed, the most popular is the mushroom garden valve, which can be used to quickly turn on and also close the water flow. This will prevent water from being wasted. We recommend a post-type garden tap, which will work 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 negative temperatures.
Additionally, 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 should you choose? You can choose a draw-off model that can be adjusted. Models with 13 mm thread are available. Such devices also allow you to measure pressure. The garden valve can be used as the only source of water in the garden or for watering plants. A model with a tank is available. In this 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 external use from the Onninen wholesaler. It is especially suitable for external installation in single-family houses with terraces. It should be noted that it functions as a check valve, shut-off valve, vacuum breaker. You can connect the hose easily and quickly without any worries. It is suitable for both a large garden and a small garden. It is resistant to very low temperatures. The chrome finish looks good.
Also noteworthy is the Ferro mushroom, cast iron, 1/2" garden valve . Thanks to it, you can draw water from the tap. The tip is designed to connect a hose with a quick connector. It is a cast iron model that, despite its low price, is really strong. It has a choke. It controls it is operated using a steel knob. You should know that the maximum operating temperature of this valve is 90 degrees and the nominal pressure is 10 bar.
A good choice will also be the Deante garden valve with 1/2" adapters . 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 tight. It is best suited for buildings. commercial, but also private. The thread diameter on the installation side is 1/2" and on the connection side 3/4". All models are equipped with mounting elements.