Hello everyone,
We forgot to include the exterior water tap in the special features list.
Now we had the idea to simply use the water connection in the kitchen and branch off to the outside wall. My question is whether this is that simple?
The distance from the water connection to the outside wall is about max. 2.5 meters (8 feet 2 inches). So the route would be quite short. The wall itself consists of 12.5 cm (5 inches) calcium silicate brick + 22 cm (9 inches) insulation + plaster.
I was thinking of running a hose in the kitchen and installing a separate valve there so that the branch can be closed during winter.
I would be very grateful for any ideas.
We forgot to include the exterior water tap in the special features list.
Now we had the idea to simply use the water connection in the kitchen and branch off to the outside wall. My question is whether this is that simple?
The distance from the water connection to the outside wall is about max. 2.5 meters (8 feet 2 inches). So the route would be quite short. The wall itself consists of 12.5 cm (5 inches) calcium silicate brick + 22 cm (9 inches) insulation + plaster.
I was thinking of running a hose in the kitchen and installing a separate valve there so that the branch can be closed during winter.
I would be very grateful for any ideas.
AOLNCM schrieb:
As far as I know, only toilet flush valves should have larger pipe diameters, for example DN20, otherwise DN15 for everything else. I just did some more research. DN20 is usually recommended as the supply line to the bathroom and sometimes the kitchen, while DN16 seems to be sufficient for the actual supply lines to the individual fixtures. Only the supply line to a rain shower in the bathroom should also be at least DN20. Larger diameters make sense whenever the piping branches out further.
Hello,
Thank you for the replies. I just found out that the developer has not yet installed the screed and is now offering me a connection with a frost-proof external faucet from the house connection to the gable wall for €630.
I have to say that our plot is only 200m² (about 2150 ft²) (single-family house), so there isn’t really much to water.
In that case, the option of measuring water usage in the kitchen seems much cheaper to me. However, the question remains whether enough water will flow through there.
Thank you for the replies. I just found out that the developer has not yet installed the screed and is now offering me a connection with a frost-proof external faucet from the house connection to the gable wall for €630.
I have to say that our plot is only 200m² (about 2150 ft²) (single-family house), so there isn’t really much to water.
In that case, the option of measuring water usage in the kitchen seems much cheaper to me. However, the question remains whether enough water will flow through there.
I would have to lie, but our exterior water tap planned by the general contractor also branches off from the kitchen connection.
Our second, unplanned tap was branched off from the toilet before the screed was poured (whether this is the optimal solution, I’m not sure – at least the plumbers didn’t see any issue with it).
However, it certainly didn’t cost over €600, but about €250 including frost protection, of course.
Our second, unplanned tap was branched off from the toilet before the screed was poured (whether this is the optimal solution, I’m not sure – at least the plumbers didn’t see any issue with it).
However, it certainly didn’t cost over €600, but about €250 including frost protection, of course.
Check with your local water supplier to see if they offer a separate garden water meter. This way, you pay only for the water used in the garden and can save on wastewater charges. In my case, wastewater fees make up the larger portion of the water costs. The water itself is so inexpensive per cubic meter that installing a private well didn’t make financial sense.
If this option is available, you need to have exterior water taps plumbed separately and cannot branch them off from the kitchen or bathroom taps. That said, I consider over 600 EUR for an exterior tap to be excessive. In my case, one was already included in the house price, and I paid a flat rate of 205 EUR gross for a second tap at the opposite corner of the house.
Just for comparison.
If this option is available, you need to have exterior water taps plumbed separately and cannot branch them off from the kitchen or bathroom taps. That said, I consider over 600 EUR for an exterior tap to be excessive. In my case, one was already included in the house price, and I paid a flat rate of 205 EUR gross for a second tap at the opposite corner of the house.
Just for comparison.
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Sebastian798 Sep 2016 10:54When it comes to the prices of outdoor water taps, a flushing well is definitely worth it.
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