Plumbing: New Outdoor Faucet Installation?
Question:I recently purchased a home that was built in the late 50’s. It’s a great house, but unfortunately it came with only one outdoor faucet which is located in the backyard. What I would like to do is add an additional outdoor faucet to the front of my house, right off of the garage which will utilize the water line going to the water heater.
I’m planning on drilling a hole through the wall of my garage, right above the foundation to put in the spigot.
My question: What type of piping should I be using? Solder or no solder. Generally looking for feedback from those who have done this sort of thing themselves in the past and hoping they could share their experiences.
Thanks
Answers:
Greetings..
Yup. been there and all that...
If you have iron pipe...and a 50 year old house probably does..(unless upgraded) you can use just about anything to tie into the existing pipe. However, if you go to copper you will need something called a dielectric isolator. This basically keeps the iron pipe from touching the copper, which - if it did, would eventually result in ugly green corrosion and eventual failure at the join.
PVC works well..just tie it all down really well at the bib (spigot) so a pull on the garden hose doesn't rip it out.
Call you local gov.building dept. and ask what is code for your area. even if you are not pulling a permit. or better yet - go ahead and get a permit and all the advice that comes with it. you will find most home inspections quite informative. Your job would not be very costly.
Luck hope this helps
Use Schedule 40 or better PVC
make sure when you cut the pipe you leave a little extra so it overlaps the existing.
What kind of pipe is there now? If copper w/sweat fittings then use the same. If galv. threaded then use that...
I do not think PVC is not allowed in this case.
copper is more durable, and they make outside spigots that have hot & cold water if interested, moen makes one, not sure who else.easy job
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