Outdoor plumbing question (1 Viewer)

[T J]

I want to add a spigot to the front of the house. There isn't one currently. How difficult is it to add one to a location on a house where there has never been one? Seems like it could be a real challenge. No idea.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

It depends on whether you're handy at all.

I guess you would have to cut a T into a line in the basement and drill a hole in the wall to feed the spigot. Doesn't seem like it would be terribly difficult 

 

[Rustoleum]

Yeah, it shouldn't be horrible. I would put a separate shutoff valve on the inside after the T, and you might have to use a freeze-out spigot (at least that's what I've heard them called) depending on your winters.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Yeah these guys got it covered.  If you're not comfortable soldering get the Sharkbite style connectors (probably 10x the cost but for a T and maybe a male or female adapter you're talking like $20)

 

[T J]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.

 

[crnerblitz]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that since your asking free for all how difficult it is, hire a plumber. Odds are you'll save money and have piece of mind. If you are knocking down 300k yr like most FBG's then i i don't think you are saving money with time spent on that job. I was a plumber in a previous life.

 

[El Floppo]

Yeah, it shouldn't be horrible. I would put a separate shutoff valve on the inside after the T, and you might have to use a freeze-out spigot (at least that's what I've heard them called) depending on your winters.

Definitely a shutoff valve.

 

[shadrap]

before you start tapping into lines shut off the "main" water source.    I'm sure you know this but...............................

 

[shadrap]

once you get the materials & you figure about 1 hour labor.    make it 3 hours & at least one more trip to Home Depot.

 

[ChiefD]

once you get the materials & you figure about 1 hour labor.    make it 3 hours & at least one more trip to Home Depot.

And DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT start this project after 7:00 PM on any given day. Sure as heck you will need a part the minute Home Depot closes.