An outdoor water faucet is a handy feature for gardening and other chores that call for running water away from the immediate vicinity of your house. The average do-it-yourself homeowner can tie into the connection for an existing faucet, also known as a spigot, and run an underground line with a riser for another faucet. All that's needed are galvanized pipe, a few pipe connectors and a couple of everyday hand tools. The job starts with taking some measurements for the risers and water pipe.
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Many homes have minimal exterior plumbing, often one centrally located faucet. That's not a bad thing in areas with hard winters. In milder climates, it causes unnecessary struggles with long hoses and leaky diverters to water your garden. Adding a hose spigot to the house in another area allows for easier access. Choose a location for installing the outside faucet that provides a convenient outdoor water supply. Examine house plumbing to determine the nearest cold water line.
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Most homes should have at least one, if not two outdoor water faucets. Consider checking your local building code. But even residents who already have faucets outside their homes often consider adding more. Additional faucets let you water the lawn and garden while washing your car simultaneously. More faucets also save you from having to run a hose from one end of your home to the other.
Steps: 1. Be sure hole falls between two floor joists in basement. From inside the basement, buff-clean a nearby water-supply pipe with a strip of emery cloth.