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Do I need a check valve fitted to a connector brought for my kitchen single mixer tap

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.13 PM

I have brought a Hozelock Round Mixer Tap Connector for use with a purchase to be made for a garden hose. My patio Garden is 21 ft and does not warrant an outside tap. If I want to use the water from my kitchen mixer tap for connecting a garfden hose to then surely I don't need a check valve as suggested on this Hozelock connector "Not suitable for a mixer tap without a check valve fitted" as there should be no chance of any drawback of water I would have thought just using the kitchen sink tap. Could someone help please as such a small job is turning into a mammoth endeavour it seems? Thanks guys.

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5 Answers

Maloplumbing

Rating: 4.7 out of 5

Southminster

hello. yes no problem if using tap .thks.

Answered19 August 2020

Ian govier plumbing

Rating: 5 out of 5

Honiton

To comply with water regs you do need a check valve on mains cold supply if your going to attach a garden hose as there is a chance of draw back and therefore contamination. Perhaps not the answer you were hoping for

Answered19 August 2020

D & R Property and Plumbing Maintenance

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

New Romney

yes mr govier is correct,it may seem a bit odd but that is what the regs say.

Answered21 August 2020

Otis Flame Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5

Aberdeen

Hi Water regs say a check valve should be fitted. Especially if a outside water point is fitted/ used. That is the official requirement and hoselock mention it. However, unofficially ... Hope that helps

Answered13 September 2020

Trust Plumbing Scarborough

Rating: 5 out of 5

Scarborough

Under the water regs you need to prevent back flow. If your mixer tap has in-built backflow device then fine, otherwise no.

Answered14 September 2020