Best outdoor faucets according to redditors

Try a faucet lock!

1. I get better quality meals - my husband is an AMAZING, gourmet-esque cook whereas I'm sort of a throw a jar of sauce over some noodles type of cook. He can't shake a stick at my baked goods though, so we're pretty balanced in that regard.
   
2. I am a homeowner and he moved in after I'd already purchased the house and was living there for awhile. He will notice little things that need to be fixed (like fixing a doorknob or door frame) or buy parts that I didn't realize I needed. Most recently, it was these styrofoam teepees that go around your exterior spigot heads during the winter (after you winterize the exterior pipes). No clue that those were "necessary."
   
3. Being able to split chores with no arguments. My ex husband was ZERO help around the house. Because I was conditioned to expect that, I didn't ask for help around the house at all. DH started just doing stuff like washing laundry, running the dishes, mowing, etc. without being asked. Now I feel comfortable delegating and asking for help without fear of retribution or an argument.
   
4. Stealing body heat whenever I desire - he's great about letting me stick my popsicle toes on him to warm up.
   
5. Not having to grocery shop. Because he's a far superior cook, he wants to choose all of his ingredients himself and visit the butcher counter etc.... I usually just do a ClickList pick up order and call it a day. He knows this so he will shop by himself or we'll go together which makes grocery shopping tolerable to me since we get to hang out together.

A dog. A shotgun to go with the pistol. A phone call to the state police or maybe a out of town attorney if you insist on staying to start building a case against the sheriffs office.

You can also lock the water spigot if you want to start making things harder on them.

Reinforcing your doors could be a great investment in your safety and your sanity as well. Link below for that. I don’t necessarily recommend or know that specific brand mentioned in the video. Could be great. But just wanted to show an example of what you’re looking for.

Flow Security Systems | The FaucetLock | Heavy Duty Brass Construction | Prevents Water Theft & Secures Outdoor Bibbs | Promotes Water Conservation | Keyed Differently | FFS 50 | 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G4NI0RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_imsWBbFT9XS20


https://youtu.be/5h2xYwtnBXM

Here you go, OP

Probably connections for a homemade in-ground sprinkler system. The ends look like this hose quick-connect attachment. And I don't think this one is missing the valve to turn off the water. I think it's a security faucet similar to this one, where you need a key to turn it on and off. I always see them on municipal buildings.

• Structured insulated panel passive house design.
  
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• Solar PV
  
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• Design that factors in solar gain, for passive standards but also to prevent overheating.
  
• Oversized doorways in living space 760mm/30” works but if you can give yourself more space. Easier to move items, easier to move you when you old, more open, brighter
  
• Provision for EV charging station, its coming like it or not and running large current cabling after the fact is ball ache.
  
• Cat6a, Wi-Fi is nice but inconsistent
  
• Air management system, heat recovery, humidity and controlled air replacement
  
• Double the number of wall sockets you have planned, there is never enough.
  
• Plan exterior taps/hose points well, there are nice ones that are discreet and multiple will stop you needing to move 50m of hose https://www.amazon.com/Aquor-House-Hydrant-V2-12-Slate/dp/B01N07Y16X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Aquor+House+Hydrant+V2&qid=1554751870&s=gateway&sr=8-1
  
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  If you can plan in passive ways to mitigate the effects be that types of windows and insulation, orientation on the plot to stop massive solar gains, shading through landscaping, could end up saving you a lot of money in the long run. AC works only as fast as it can eat your money

water shut off valve for my outdoor hoses are behind a bunch of dry wall

That sounds like they're nearly worthless then. You should consider uncovering the shutoffs and making sure you have frost-proof hose bibs (which should be sufficient protection around Seattle if there's a warm interior wall).

That one is a bit overkill. I would just go with one that covers the valve like this one

at the home depot here they have 3/4 to 3/4 vacuum breaker, which I just replaced on my other hose bib. This one is bigger, which seems to be less common and not in stock at my local hardware stores.

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It might be this, but this is not going to ship quickly and returns...well when it's not prime sometimes you are screwed - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BFGY7V6/?coliid=I3W4NWBXZF51NF&colid=1I3EERFICTL8Y&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

What about something like this????

https://www.amazon.com/Woodford-122PX-Wall-Faucet/dp/B008N3LBOU

It has 1/2" pex fittings spaced 5 inches apart (I don't know how those stubs are routed in the wall, so I don't know if this is a good fit for your application) The same company also makes wall mount versions that are supplied by surface mounted pipe/tubing so that you could route those stubs up the wall, adding your shut-off valves inbetween.

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This is all assuming that it doesn't freeze in that location.

This outdoor sink should work. There are foot pumped hand washing stations made for camping, but people (especially little kids) may not be aware of how to use them.

I guess you heard about the San Diego County Fair incident. It is a good idea to have proper hand washing facilities.

I know the schools around here have faucets outside that have the handles removed. They have a square shaped shape for a t handle to slip into. Something like that would solve your issues. Just replace the faucets, and carry your t handle.

EZ-FLO 20215 Female Loose Key Hose Bibb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K7G6MUO/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_t-.3tb0Q07WQAY40

Or something like this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F22RGG2?pc_redir=1406844712&robot_redir=1

Been a little nervous/paranoid that my neighbor could take advantage of my spigot that's on his side of my house. He's the kind of guy that gets utilities disconnected due to non-payment.


I'm probably going to get one of these:

The Faucet Lock


I just have been resisting because I figure if he sees that, it might realize I'm already accusing him before he does anything. We get along fine, so far, but that could end if he takes advantage.


Ah, I just realized what to do. I have one of those foam things that covers the faucet to prevent freezing. I'll wait until the first cold weather and then put the lock on and cover the spigot. Might forget to uncover it come spring. :-)

Plain end hose bib. Make sure that you order the correct pipe thread size.

amazon

More https://www.google.com/search?q=Plain+End+Hose+Bibb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7-dG-gvPdAhUl3YMKHeVUB-IQsAR6BAgGEAE&biw=1580&bih=740&dpr=1.13

If you have a dishwasher or washing machine, the threaded connection from the water mains usually has its own isolation valve, you can just remove the water line for your machine, and screw one of these in

Saves cutting pipe

No idea where you live but if it needs to be a frost proof than woodford is the only way to go


https://www.amazon.com/Woodford-22CP-12-MH-Frostfree-Horizontal-Mount-Faucet/dp/B001R2CXLY

Hope you are in a frost free area with that setup? There are dozens of options for hot/cold faucet options: Woodford 22CP-12-MH 12" Hot/Cold Frostfree Horizontal-Mount Faucet - 1/2" MIP or Female Sweat Connection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R2CXLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GJVAyb5HTA5A3

Are you talking about something like this?

Home Intuition Outdoor Foam Faucet Cover, 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZF91HN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zL1zDbF81EXNV

If that works out, please let us know, that would be about as cheap as it gets and take up a lot less freezer space too.

BTW, here's the link https://www.amazon.com/BONTIGA-Outdoor-Faucet-Protection-Upgraded/dp/B07KCCHLB9

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077QLXMZS?ref=myi_title_dp

Styrofoam as an insulator seems not an ideal one because a lot of heads don't fit under the styrofoam versions

Try this one with 3M Thinsulate Insulation.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SLWGGH

I bought an extra 35 foot hose and this Hose Splitter to hook up to the gun and I've got my regular hose/nozzle ready at the same time. It saves so much time.

I'll take a pic of the setup this weekend when I Detail.

I added a tee right off my washer feed, with a shutoff, and use garden hose thread adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Connector-Splitter-Adapter-Washers/dp/B011NBXNYO/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_86_bs_tr_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XWQVWP42C6KMGXD2M6XE

I have this one:
https://filterdirect.com/rd150-aquarium-reef-reverse-osmosis-water-system-p-204.html?osCsid=d8d3c9327e2bf024e30a17bd1d2b2ca0

And when I needed to I upgraded the DI parts to this after a few years.
https://filterdirect.com/di210-heavy-duty-system-aquarium-reef-p-299.html?osCsid=d8d3c9327e2bf024e30a17bd1d2b2ca0

You have to lock your bedroom. She's laundering to cover her snooping; when you prevent the laundering she'll just be sneakier about it (but not TOO sneaky, because you knowing is part of the N-feed).
Having locked your bedroom door, you'll want to also disable the washer and dryer:
Turn off the associated circuit breakers (or remove the fuses) if it won't disable anything else important.
Turn off the water. If possible, lock them off or lock out the hose
Unplug them, and lock up the plugs.
If one of you is electrically handy and you're feeling particularly put upon, you could install a key operated power switch into the washer itself. Make sure that the switch is sufficient for the load; this example will do most washers but not electric dryers. (And I have no idea whether such a modification would be legal where you live.)

Frost free

Normal

Frost Proof Dual Sillcock

Edit: This Old House Hot-and-Cold Faucet for Outdoor Tasks

This. Plus, you need to figure out what kind of hose bib to install. In cold areas, these are typically code:
http://www.amazon.com/Prier-P-164D14-Quarter-Turn-Anti-Siphon-Outdoor/dp/B00519RLQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459284896&sr=8-1&keywords=freeze+proof+hose+bib

They prevent the pipe/valve from bursting if you forget to turn off the water in the winter. However, if you leave the hose hooked up to it when it freezes, it will burst anyway. I typically use these:

http://www.amazon.com/American-Valve-M76QT-Quarter-4-Inch/dp/B0052EKFAE

I always shut off my water in the winter, so I'm not worried about forgetting and bursting a pipe. The nice thing about these is that they are full 3/4" ball valves and have amazing flow. And, they don't wear out and leak like a saddle valve eventually will. You just need to make sure you shut off your water in the winter, and leave this valve OPEN. If you leave it closed, the water trapped inside the ball will burst the sides of the valve.

Since you've got hot water nearby, it might be nice to have it on the deck. In which case, you could get something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Woodford-22CP-12-MH-Frostfree-Horizontal-Mount-Faucet/dp/B001R2CXLY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1459285207&sr=8-3&keywords=outside+hot+cold+faucet

Obviously, it's been exposed to freezing temperatures before you bought the house, so it's probably OK. If you really want to know if it's frost protected, you'll have to remove the handle, ~12 inch shutoff tube and faucet washer at the end of the shutoff tube. The fixture looks like this https://www.amazon.com/Prier-P-164D12-Quarter-Turn-Anti-Siphon-Outdoor/dp/B0051966QW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1539751647&sr=8-4&keywords=freeze+proof+sillcock