sixwheeledbeast Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 The spider manifold things are useful but I am still not a fan of plastic. Can recommend trace as above, issue is the supply and would likely be an awkward run if you want to protect all the external pipe work as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 I can't say I'd use plastic inside for any plumbing all I've done on the kitchen etc has been copper and solder. But i can see why it's used on modern builds its very quick and easy compared to tube. I see push fit installed with joints in walls etc but I wouldnt Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Wheres your non-return valve? Or is it on the tap supplying this? Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 Dont have one, should I? Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Yes, it's a reg. to prevent any back syphoning. ... But no different to a Std garden hose etc. And most don't bother with those. Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) Most garden taps will have them built in, even the cheapest B+Q tat I guess? On a campsite where I look after a fire alarm they've gone one step further and now they not only need the check valve but a device mounted on the tap to make sure any hoses left connected drain themselves. Edited April 14, 2020 by datadiffusion Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Your existing tap may have one built in Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 10 hours ago, MrHappy said: I have a green watering can for water & a red watering can for weed killer... same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 Oh no I havnt ill add one on the supply to it Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 This subject has got me thinking, I have one of those big square plastic tanks installed under the decking in the garden, its filled from rain water off the roof of the garage. We use it for watering the plants at the bottom of the garden using a hose and gravity. The problem is its quite a long way and the pressure is quite low, also the tank fills very quickly over the winter and I could do with filling some more water butts at the bottom of the garden by the greenhouse, I was thinking I could use a submersible pump like they use in caravan showers and stuff and switch it on and off via a sonoff relay. and another one that turns on when the tank is full to fill the two butts at the bottom of the garden . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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