Hose Union Bib Tap

• for outside use
• must have a Double Check Valve inside the property
• should have Service Valve upstream the Check Valve
• pipes passing through an external wall should be sleaved with seal at both ends
• outside pipework should be insulated and kept to a minimum
• connected via Tap Connector
  
  
  

Pillar Tap

• connected via End Feed Tap Connector (15mmx1/2" ~ £1.4)
  
• Circlip Pliers (~£2) – to repair a valve with non-rising spindle
  
  
  

Mixer Taps

• Installaed on appliances for mixing of hot and cold water
• Single-flow Tap – mixing inside the tap
  • Single Check Valve must be fitted on both hot and cold supply pipes as close as possiable to the mixer tap
  • Hot and cold should come at equal pressure to prevent crossflow
• Twinflow Tap – mixes water at the outlet (prevents water mexing within the tap body)
  
  

Non-concussive Tap

• industrial buildings

Ceramic Discs Tap

• better performance with balanced pressure at outlets
• usage: care homes; hospitals
  

Tap Connector

• 22mm X 3/4" Compression Bent ~£4
• used to connect a Pillar Taps