How To Connect A PVC Pipe To An Outdoor Tap/Faucet
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Step by step instructions for connecting a PVC pipe to an outdoor tap.
I see this type of connection a lot in my business. Homeowners want to connect a line with constant pressure to a greenhouse, garden spot, or lawn area. Video covers how to make this type of connection.
Links to items mentioned in the video:
3/4” Brass Hose Wye: amzn.to/3vmHieK
3/4” FHT (Female Hose Thread) x 1/2” MIPT (Male Iron Pipe Thread) Brass Adapter: amzn.to/4ct7pBx
3/4” x 1/2” PVC Threaded Bushing SxT (Slip x Thread): amzn.to/43nsVU9
1/2” x 12” Galvanized Nipple: amzn.to/3Puwsdu
1/2” Braided IPS Braided Flex Line: amzn.to/4coRvb4
3/4” x 3/4” x 1/2” PVC SCH40 Tee SxSxT: amzn.to/3Tu5rcu
King Auto Drain 1/2” MIPT: www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/ki...
On a connection of this type make sure the tap has some type of backflow prevention to keep water from being able to enter the home.
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Great! Soothing voice; no unnecessary chit chat; no bright eyed neurotic behavior and best of all no background music. Thanks
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taping the primer and glue cans together...genius! great video!
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I've learned a lot about putting irrigation pipe together, but my husband and BIL have given me tips and instructions on connecting different brands and types of connections. It's nice to sit here and watch someone else do it their way. Good video!
Thanks for watching.
Thank you so very much. You were concise and went slowly. I am 65 years old and never done any plumbing. Now I can confidently do this. So very grateful and am now a subscriber now!!
I know this video is years old, but you just saved me from a lot of headaches. Thanks for this video, I was able to follow your steps and do this today
So informative. And to the point. No unnecessary talking. I love your soothing voice too Thank you
Thanks Gracie, I appreciate the feedback.
Have yo admit it's a great idea without the need of any expensive tools to put it all together.. Great job.!!!
Very well-presented and clear -- do need to see how to install the new tap at the other end. I'll check out your other videos. Thanks very much!
Thanks for watching.
I was about to follow this clip to make connection between water valve to PCV but I found at home depot a flexible Dura pvc repair coupling that work as well but more simple. Dura makes 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch coupling (18 inch long). You can use an Orbit slip fitting (at sprinkler isle section of home depot ) to connect to garden valve and some pvc fittings to make the connection to the pvc on the ground.
Good information, thanks for posting.
Thank you fir sharing and getting to the point. I don’t have patience for endless talking
Thanks Gracie for watching.
Just what I needed to see. Simple steps to transition from faucet to irrigation system. Saved me a lot of time. Very clever and sustainable. Thank you.
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Absolutely amazing this is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you sir so very much. The wisest thing to do with wisdom is to share it. ✝️🇺🇸
Thanks Phil for watching.
Doing this project now. I am having an underground sprinkler guy trench a pipe from my faucet to the garden, about a 100 feet. I was not sure how to connect the pvc pipe to the metal faucet. I DO NOW. thank you.
Good luck. Let me know how the project goes.
So simple even a city greenhorn like myself can work this out. Great vid, excellent pace, no superfluous info which might muddy the waters (pun intended). Making list for _le bricolage_ .
Thanks, great explanation. Easy to understand and best of all NO STUPID MUSIC.
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Such a well-done video. Thanks to you we solved our problem in one morning. Thank you very much! Love the labels, which helped us buy the right parts.
Very good explanations, pace, and ideas!
Thanks Joel.
iScaper your videos are great. Your instructions are easy to follow and understand. I like that you have popups that specify the exact names of fittings etc. I've learned a lot and feel confident that I can do these projects myself. Thank you.
Chris Von Hausen
Thanks Chris, I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for the very clear instructional video. The project took me about 10 minutes. It took me longer to find the supplies in our "big box" store.
I enjoyed it. Oh! Another request video similar to this you can do. Is connecting an underground sprinkler system to the main line vs an outdoor tap. And explain the pros and cons of each. 😎👍
The problem with an outdoor tap is flow. Most are fed with a 1/2" pipe and will only deliver 5-6 gpm (gallons per minute). This means a lot of valves would need to be installed to accommodate a sprinkler system. Main lines to houses are usually 3/4" pipe and will deliver a lot more flow (9-12 gpm) for a sprinkler system. Using an outdoor tap for a supply is good for planter beds and garden areas, but I wouldn't use it to feed a whole system.
iScaper1 oh ok I see😎
Gave me a great idea with that flex tube, thanks!
Thought my husband was slipping a cog when he mentioned doing something like this. Thanks for making this video and explaining how to do this in an easy fashion.
I hope your husband isn't slipping a cog. Thanks for the feedback.
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this. So easy to follow and I have no idea why somebody would thumbs down it. 😃
Lynnette Warren
Thanks Lynette.
Lynnette Smith
They thumb down bc they wish they could do the same but they could not.
it’s just not up to code. that’s all. but hey if it works it works
Thank you. Very easy to follow, well done.
Very thorough and concise. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great solution! The braided flex line was exactly what I needed to make this work. Thank you!
Thanks Randy. I've seen a lot of installations where the homeowners try to hook the PVC directly to the faucet/tap and it usually leaks or cracks. The braided flex line cures that problem. Thanks for the feedback.
iScaper1 Right. I had been using a PVC Garden Hose Adapter connected to a short host to the faucet (for lack of a better solution). It lasted 2 years, but was leaking this year and snapped apart when I went to tighten it. I had thought of looking in the kitchen faucet/laundry area for a doubled ended hose. It worked perfectly and was a quick fix.
Randy Braatz
I agree, garden hose and fittings seem to be a little weak for this type of connection.
iScaper1 Great video, thanks! Is the braided flex line the same one used for faucets and washers inside?
Brilliant! And so succinct! Thank you!!
Nice video, thank you for sharing!!
Wow. You just saved me a load of time. Thank you.
+Awful1
Thanks for watching.
Working for a Hot Tub place for years, I have seen that volume of water flow is the most important part of any water system. The braided line you are using only has about a 1/4 inch inside diameter. That will restrict your water volume flow quit a bit. The manifold itself is of a smaller diameter as well. Fill a glass with the water dispenser on your refrigerator. Then fill it again on the kitchen faucet itself and you will find a much higher water volume flow on the faucet taking much less time to fill the glass. This water volume flow becomes even more important when you are running water to remote areas.
Whenever we filled hot tubs at customers homes, we always took all of these connections off entirely. Every one would have to come off and only a single hose from faucet to the tub or you would be there for hours filling these tubs.
This comment is just a word of advice. I am not saying your system will not work, what I am saying is everyone should try to make sure they are using the largest inside diameters you can find. I know for certain there are better manifolds out there with 1/2 to 3/4 inch inside diameters. Its all about the volume of water flow.
(FYI, always fill hot tubs by running the hose directly into the open filter housing to avoid air pockets. Usually that is the highest point in a hot tubs plumbing system).
Nice job! Thanks for the information!
This is great, we just got a new toilet and the water line was to short, so I was asking myself how could fix this, and after watching this, I think I’ll try going from pvc to beaded flex line
Awesome video
Thanks!
I've been researching diy irrigiation for a week and this is the best video I've seen in regards to the hose bib to pvc connect. Thank you for the iron pipe/flex hose to hose bib connection idea. I was going to have pvc coming out of the ground (which you see on tons of videos). I feel like this is going to be much more durable.
Thanks, PVC doesn't do well in sunlight.
Thanks I like doing this for a small sprinkler system plus I seen people attach their underground sprinkler system to a hose faucet instead of taping into the main line : also it seems running from the hose spigot vs main supply line affects pressure performance I’ve noticed. Thanks for the great information ℹ️
great straight forward video!
Thanks.
Thanks, made things very simple for me
Using the braided line is an awesome idea! I was wondering how I could connect to the pvc, with some flexibility.
Thanks Ted.
According to my sprinkler book, I measured the copper wire with string and it said its 3/4". So that means I only need one zone. Thanks for your help!
This was very informative thanks
Very welcome!
braided hose!!! very smart!! thanks...
Thanks for commenting.
Great Video.
Thanks Ron.
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Whoooo I love this idea... I’ve got the same issue... thank you sir....
Just subscribed. Thanks
Thank you!
Thanks for the response. I think copper but not sure for that outside faucet. Sounds like I may need to try and get into the wall a little to secure the pipe.
If you can, try turning on the tap and see if you can find the pipe feeding it. Then grasp the pipe and see if that stops the vibration. I would try to isolate the noise before tearing into the wall.
how do you connect all that with the backflow the Y connector and the backflow and the adapter do you connect them all together?
great idea.good job
Thanks!
Unless you have a 3/4" supply feeding the tap you can still only use 5-6 gpm because flow is based on the smallest pipe size in the circuit, in this case 1/2".
A 12 VAN nozzle adjusted to 1/4 circle uses .59 gpm (gallons per minute). A 12 VAN adjusted to 1/2 circle uses 1.18 gpm. The total usage in flow for all 6 heads is 5.31 gpm. You're reaching the limit of what the tap can produce in flow so to be safe I would split the yard into 2 zones.
If all piping is 3/4" then 1 zone.
Thank you for the excellent video. However I am having trouble finding the right parts like the female hose adapter and the braided pipe. Can you please any link from amazon or home depot or any store that these might be available at. Thank you once again.
You could buy a 1/2" threaded plug and twist it into the female fitting at the end of the flex line and that would keep any debris from entering your line. Tape over the end would be my second choice.
Nice video
It should work. If I remember right the Maxi-Paw blue nozzle that the head comes with uses around 3.8 gpm. If the heads don't work right you could nozzle them down.
Wait, I went to Carlon's website & looked up the Carlon Clear cement. It's for gluing conduit which isn't under pressure. Look on the can and see if it's suitable for PVC pressurized potable water applications.
You want something like Christy's Red Hot Blue glue which is suitable for PVC pressurized potable water applications. Be sure to use the Christy's WITH primer.
I'm still in the planning phase of the system. I'm trying to get the supplies together by Thursday, so i have all weekend to begin the manual aspect of the installation. I've been very wary of starting a manifold system due to the electrical components involved. Do you have any suggestions on types of manifolds I should take a look at? Thanks a ton!
Thank you again for your help! I only have a .15 acre plot (not including my house in the plot). So I'm thinking the 5 gpm would be enough to run two to three medium range heads off of, for each zone. I've been watching all of your videos on replacing manifolds and they have been very helpful! So now I'm thinking I will run a line, like the one in this video, to a manual manifold. What do you think? I'll be checking with the water co today as per your suggestion. Thank you!!!!!
A great instructional video, THANKS. I wonder if there are better quality "Y" fittings and manifolds available. In my experience they tend to be a weak link. Leaking at the faucet connection is common, from being pulled by a hose, by being bumped or over tightening. The ON/OFF flippers tend to lock up.
I've had better luck with brass wyes.
for winterizing would you just put a cap in (or tape up) the end of the flex hose where it connects to the hose y?
Thanks! Looks like I may have schedule 80 pipe. One final question. The salesperson where I bought my hardware sold me a can of solvent cement that does not require a primer. He sold this to me after asking if I was going to be using the system to retrieve/get drinking water, which technically it won't. The product is Carlon Solvent Cement. Do you know if this is something I could use safely if the water is to be used to irrigate a vegetable garden?
This looks great! I am trying to supply a 18X30" garden for drip irrigation. I already bought 3/4" PVC for main line and will be connecting 5 rows of 30 feet supply lines (1/2" schedule 40) to water my plants. Cant I just connect my 3/4" main line to the hydrant by using a 3/4" bushing, 3/4" galvanized nipple, and 3/4" flex line? I am trying to minimize pressure loss from the hydrant to the end of the 30 feet of line. Thanks for any input!
Hydrant is hose thread so you'll need some sort of adapter to go from hose threads on the hydrant to IPS threads on the galvanized pipe. Not sure if you'll be able to find a 3/4" braided flex line, if you do let me know where you found it.
thanks for the vis. I just use threaded elbows instead of gluing but however you get the work done. Hey...how do you get the videos viewed? My vids dont get views. All the best!
Short answer is yes. You should be able to reconnect the pipe to the tap/faucet. Might need a plumbers help depending on what your situation is.
This is a great solution that I considered using but there are some potential problems and limitations. As the author mentioned, you need backflow prevention. Another thing is freeze prevention. The below-ground drains should help with if they work properly, but personally I wouldn't be comfortable leaving this connected in the winter so I would disconnect the flex in the winter. I decided to tap into the existing below-ground water line (yes, a local permit is probably required) to be able to run all of the PVC underground (except the risers of course). That way any freeze damage is minimized and probably limited to the drip tubing or PVC risers which is easier to repair. Now, to make this low maintenance you'll want to put it on a timer. The selections for in-line timers that you could use for this sort of set up are limited and run on batteries. You could use a regular irrigation timer and an underground valve if you were willing to run the control wiring. The last thing is, if you ever sell the home, this set-up could get flagged by an inspector.
Good points, thanks for posting. This type of setup would need to be disconnected before winter because of freeze damage.
I would use the 1.5 gpm nozzle on all three. That would add up to 4.5 gpm for all 3 heads.
excellent!
Thanks!
Lifesafer!
The advantage of doing it this way is appearance, you would only have one pipe that would be seen coming off from the faucet instead of 4 pipes. You will have some additional cost on buying 4 manual valves but they can be positioned anywhere that fits you landscaping. Good luck!
I would double check for a kink in the hose or some kind of obstruction inside the pipe. Undo sections back to the water source and pressure up a section at a time to isolate the problem.
In my area most of the connections I make are to PVC pipe instead of Poly pipe. Taps are hose thread and PVC fittings are NPT, so a few additional fittings are necessary to make the transitions.
Hi
Great video. Just wondering...is there any issue with just using 1/2" PVC? I've had a hard time finding the 1/2 - 3/4" connectors you've mentioned. Also, have only been able to find 1/2" threaded plastic PVC. Any issues other than potential breakage (possible sun damage I suspect) if I went this way?
Thanks in advance
I noticed you removed hose Y for winterizing. Do you have to remove the hose Y even if you leave both outlet valves open?
A 1/2" tap will deliver around 5-6 gpm (gallons per minute), so if you used 3 Rain Bird 3500 series rotors I wouldn't use bigger than 1.5 or 2.0 nozzles for each head. If you have 2 quarter circle & one half circle head in the installation you would want the 1/4 circle heads to use half the water that the 1/2 circle head does. So you could do two 1.0 nozzles in the 1/4 circle heads and a 2.0 in the half circle head. That would add up to 4.0 gpm total and you're matching precipitation rates.
Thank you for your detailed explanation. I am concerned about the water pressure coming out of the faucet, should I add a pressure reducer at the Y? If so would it be Y...then timer...then pressure reducer...then rest of your configuration?
That works or you could add the pressure reducer after the wye.
Thank you for the great idea and clear instruction. Can I connect a sprinkler manifold with this type of braided flexible pipe? Will it restrict pressure?
Yes you could connect the hose to a manifold. It won't restrict pressure but you'll only have 5-6 gpm (gallons per minute) of flow available to run sprinkler heads, because the pipe feeding the manifold is 1/2".
Would it be possible to use this technique to hook an outdoor tap to an in ground sprinkler system. Lets say I use a 4 way valve instead of a 2 way valve. Wouldn't that give me a four zone manual controlled, in ground sprinkler system? Your thoughts? Thanks! Your videos have been very helpful!!
Awesome video 👍 thx so much , going to use this on my drip system from a double hose Bibb ! 👍👍 is there a way to put a shut off value on the galvanized riser too ? ?
Yes, attach a ball valve to the galvanized nipple and a short nipple in the opposite end of the valve that connects to the flex line.
Thx you !👍
Great video thanks you just saved me a boat load of money, you answered question I had all in this video except one. After I make the connections you just showed can I use Polyethylene piping attached to the PVC for my sprinkler system I rather use in my yard. Also I would like to connect a sprinkler valve manifold so I can use a wifi timer.
You can use Poly pipe with PVC. Be careful on how many sprinkler heads you use for each valve in the manifold because the 1/2" tap will only supply 5-6gpm (gallons per minute) to the manifold.
@@Iscaper I was thinking of using no more than 3 on a zone, would that be ok with the 1/2" or would the 3/4" poly be better? I have 5-6 GPM coming from my tap.
@@laamkingent1 Add up the gallons per minute the nozzles on the sprinkler heads use when designing the zones. Don't exceed 6gpm. Either 1/2" or 3/4" poly will work but you'll get a little less friction loss using 3/4" poly.
I am just finding this video. Thank you for the detail. I have a yard hydrant in one area of the farm with a 4 Wye attached and am currently running garden hoses to reach two other pastures and stock tanks. I don't know why I didn't think about just laying down pvc pipe instead but when I cut one of my brand new hoses with the brush cutter, I knew I needed a different solution. The water coming out out of the hydrant is 120PSI so it has blown out different hoses I've tried so I'm thinking the PVC would be a better solution for the pressure as well. Do I need to worry about that high of a pressure with the PVC set up? I see you went from 3/4 to 1/2 back to 3/4 just because of the availability of the fitting. I don't know what hose thread is versus IPS so I'm trying to understand that as well. Are the automatic drains buried underground with the PVC pipe as well?
Might need a pressure reducer to get the psi down to around 75. You could try Pex pipe and fittings in 3/4" instead of the 1/2" braided line I used. You need an adapter fitting to get from hose thread to pipe thread (the thread patterns are different). The automatic drains should be buried with the PVC pipe.
Would I be able to run 2 Rain Bird Maxi Paws of a house tap with 55 psi and 3/4 in poly pipe and the rotors would be connected to side inlet.
If you have existing lines buried that would work. If you're building from scratch I would run a single supply into a 4 valve manifold that could be buried anywhere that is convenient. Be careful how many heads you use on each valve because this type of set up will only deliver around 5 gpm because it is being fed from a 1/2" pipe. This limits the number of heads you can put on each valve. You may need more valves to accommodate the reduced flow available.
All of the house faucet supply pipes I have seen are 1/2". To install a 3/4" supply you would probably have to tap into the main line feeding the house, or if available an exposed 3/4" line in the basement.
Thanks for the tutorial! One question, where do your drains go? I'd suspect that they have to be down as deep as the PVC pipe is laid, right? If so, how do you access it to open/close the drain? Do you have to dig a hole beneath it? How many drains would you have for 100m worth of pipe? I'm just afraid of the hole thing busting in the winter. Thanks again!
Drains go in the low spots on your PVC pipe. Depending on the slope in your piping I would put a drain about every 20'. Use King automatic drains and you don't have to access them. Take a look at this video to see how to angle the drain in relation to the pipe: ruclips.net/video/5K72zbv5SCw/видео.html
Eye sore but works i guess. I will be doing this over the weekend but will be using 100% pvc with the foam protector wrapped on the exposed pvc.
If you run poly pipe as the supply line you could use funny pipe to feed the heads. You would just need a threaded poly tee in the supply line to feed the funny pipe to the heads.
Also, is there any way to increase the GPM? Such as using a 3/4" feeder pipe?
Thanks!
So I would need a pressure piece at the water valve? I connected pvc all the way to an outdoor sink but no water goes through the faucet but there's water in the pipe. That's the part I'm lost at.
Bit of flexy Friday 😂
Happen to have a parts list?
I wanted to do something similar to bring water to a pool house toilet and sink. Since it won't be used all the time I was thinking the would could be turned off when not in use.
Yes, you can turn it off at the tap.
well done. typically is there enough prrssure off the house to pop up 2 to 3 6" sprays?
The 1/2" tap will supply around 5-6 gpm (gallons per minute). You need to add up the gallons per minute the nozzles on the the sprinkler heads will use. Normally the tap will run 2 or 3 pop up spray heads.
+iScaper1 OK I've only been in the irrigation field for little over a year and still have lots to learn. but thank you very much
Would this work if I simply wanted to connect 3 Rainbird 3500 to my house tap?
Thank-you for the video. Can you tell me where/how I would attach a battery operated timer for my sprinkler system here? Thank-you
+Reid Larsen-Larabie
In this configuration, inlet end of faucet timer would attach to outlet of the hose wye. You will need a brass adapter 3/4" FHT (Female Hose Thread) X 1/2" MIPT (Male Iron Pipe Thread) to connect to the 1/2" braided flex line.
+iScaper1 Thank you very much. The 3/4" FHT was the one that you had in your video, do I have that right?
+Reid Larsen-Larabie
Yes, that's the brass adapter you need.
+iScaper1 Sorry - I have one more question. I only have 3/4" braided flex line at my home depot. Is it okay if I just attach that to the timer, and the other end to the galvanized pipe? In other words I would not use any adapters, just straight connection from the timer to the pipe with the braided hose. If it is, I take it is okay to screw on the female ended braided flex line onto plastic male thread of the timer?
Also, given that I would also have to use a 3/4 inch galvanized nipple, would that mean that it would have to connect to a 1 inch PVC piper? (Since it would have ti be smaller to screw into it?)
Thank you very much for your support!
+Reid Larsen-Larabie
If you have a 3/4" flex line all you need is a 3/4" FHT x 3/4"MIPT brass adapter. The timer outlet is male hose thread and the 3/4" galvanized pipe would be 3/4" MIPT (Male Iron Pipe Thread). If you're going from the 3/4" galvanized nipple to 1" PVC pipe, simply glue a 1" coupling onto the PVC pipe and a 1" x 3/4" PVC threaded bushing into the PVC coupling. Then thread your galvanized nipple into the PVC bushing.
this is exactly what i needed to run water to a deck with a sink!!!!.. could you do the same to make an irrigation system?
You could feed a sprinkler manifold via the tap but you'll only have 5-7 gpm (gallons per minute) flow to work with making more valves necessary. That's because most taps are fed with a 1/2" pipe restricting the flow available.
Nice video. I just finished doing this but I used a 3/4" pipe out of the ground and used a 3/4" flex hose to connect to the outside faucet. But when I turn on and run the water there is a loud humming noise coming from the faucet at the house. Is that because of the 3/4" flex hose? Should I replace with the 1/2" flex hose as you did? Do I also need to go to the 1/2" pipe like you as well or can I keep that pipe and just use a 1/2" to 3/4" connector for the flex hose? Thanks.
Hi Kevin. I don't think replacing the 3/4" flex hose with a 1/2" flex hose would stop the humming noise. Your pipe in the wall that is feeding the tap might be vibrating a little bit. Is your inside piping copper, galvanized, or something else?
I built the same set up as outlined in the video. I too have a horrible "sqreeching" sound when I run water through the system. I don't believe sizing down to a 1/2" line will help.
Thanks for this. I cannot find the "3/4 inch by 1/2 inch threaded bushing" you show in the video. Can you perhaps provide a link for what you used?
Lowe's carries them. Here's a link: www.lowes.com/pd/B-K-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-Threaded-Female-Hose-x-MIP-Adapter-Fitting/1000157739
Here's a link for the PVC bushing. www.pvcfittingsonline.com/438-101-3-4-x-1-2-schedule-40-pvc-reducer-bushing-flush-style.html
How has your braided line held up being exposed outdoors? I want to do the same thing but I'm worried about rust and UV deterioration of the flex hose.
Temp H
If you're worried about rust and corrosion you could undo the fittings and take it inside during the winter. Be sure to cover the inlet of the PVC pipe with a plastic bag or similar to keep debris from entering the pipe.
Do you have a video or know of any way that this same concept can be done using pex the whole way other than pvc and galvanized pipe? I am looking to run a water line to a sink inside my bar in my backyard and would much rather do the whole thing in pex pipe. also I noticed someone mentioned pex pipe wrapped in electrical tape to protect from uv light. why does it need to be protected? Thanks.
You can use PEX, just crimp on a 3/4" PEX male adapter with a 3/4" FIPT x 3/4" FHT swivel fitting.
My faucet is 55 PSI and all three of my sprinklers will run 1/4 of a circle. So what nozzles should I use?