Hello, I have a tap over my newly built free standing deck and I'm hoping to divert the hose connection of the tap to a spot about a meter away.
My idea is that I'll use a shortened rubber hose, run it under the deck using two flexi hose connectors, one to the tap and the other to a multi tap adaptor and connect my main garden hose to that adaptor. The adaptor will then be secured to the house wall or a post at the edge of the deck.
That way to use the hose, I will need to switch the main tap on first so functionally it's like having a retractable hose reel.
Is there any issue with what I'm proposing to do? I'm aware there's some things that only plumbers can do but this seems like a simple workaround instead of physically moving the tap.
Thanks
Hi @snipwhip,
Here is my setup.
For you I am suggesting:
Clamp the brass manifold on a fence paling (or similar) cut to size.
Screw a brass sprinkler adaptor into the top which will provide the hose connection.
Secure on brick wall with wall plugs.
Cheers
Hi @snipwhip,
What you're looking to do is very achievable, and what @AlanM52 has recommended is a very practical way of doing it that would give you multiple tap connection points.
The only thing I can really add is to use a Tap To Reel Hose and ensure you get one with a snap-on connector on each end. One end will snap onto your existing tap, and the other will snap onto the brass sprinkler adaptor that is attached to the three-way brass manifold.
Please let us know if you require any further assistance.
Jacob
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