How to Install an Outdoor Hot and Cold Tap Dog Shower

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How I just Installed an Outdoor Hot and Cold Tap Dog Shower to clean my dog with warm water this winter - including top plumbing tips from a RU-vid plumbing sensation!
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TODAY'S TOOLKIT:
- Outdoor tap hose temperature mixing kit
- Wall plates with 15mm copper tails geni.us/tQ0hvA1 (Amazon)
- brass bib tap standard geni.us/O8oJO (Amazon)
- brass bib tap double check valve geni.us/wQv6T (Amazon)
- full bore isolating valves 15mm geni.us/3Dlv2dT (Amazon)
- butterfly handle isolating valves 15mm geni.us/8vUCAQ (Amazon)
- pipe clips geni.us/PTHk7 (Amazon)
- yorkshire fitting 15mm copper Tee geni.us/P3SkY (Amazon)
- yorkshire fitting 90 degree elbow geni.us/WEZ4Mw (Amazon)
- 1/2" type A draw off c@ck geni.us/1nFEt7i (Amazon)
- 1/2" compression centre Tee for draw off c@ck geni.us/tkkz (Amazon)
- compression elbow 15mm 90 degree geni.us/wp9mRxl (Amazon)
- gun grade expanding foam gun geni.us/i53Q8gl (Amazon)
- expanding foam geni.us/C4vq2 (Amazon)
- Ryobi SDS drill bit.ly/3Ul3L2K
- 16mm x 400mm SDS drill bit geni.us/kPCz (Amazon)
- 24mm x 450mm SDS drill bit geni.us/6CZb (Amazon)
- Rothenberger blow torch and propane kit including bag and pipe cutter geni.us/nScUq5 (Amazon)
- Bahco 15mm pipe cutter geni.us/XXePXbB (Amazon)
- Wire Wool geni.us/QAfaC (Amazon)
- Flux paste geni.us/ZEOF (Amazon)
- Fernox LS-X jointing compound geni.us/PoB3 (Amazon)
USEFUL LINKS
- Water Regs UK bit.ly/3fAKVFR
- Plumberparts RU-vid Channel / plumberparts-youtube
0:00 Introduction
1:02 Master Plan
2:48 Drilling
3:38 Render Repair
6:00 James Plumber Parts
6:50 Components
6:53 The Plumbing
8:10 Pipe Deburring
9:06 System Assembly
16:13 Patreon
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@CharlieDIYte Год назад

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@solascopemotionpictures9126 Год назад

Hi. A question. Why would you put a drain off inside when you can turn off the isolation and open the tap outside to empty the water? Is it just to make sure the water has completely drained? Thanks.

@ZylonFPV Год назад

I love the contrast in the thumbnail between your face showing how proud you are of your new outdoor shower and your dog’a face, where she appears to be extremely sceptical and uncomfortable with the whole concept 😂

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks. Yes she wasn't at all happy but I bribed her with a biscuit in return for her cameo at the end. 🤣

@ZylonFPV Год назад

@@CharlieDIYte biscuits/chicken will fix all dog related issues 🙂

@ZylonFPV Год назад

@@CharlieDIYte it’s a very cool idea though. Hopefully you have some protection for freezing in the winter months?

@caravanningwithcharlie Год назад

I fitted an outside hot tap for washing my dog. But instead of having two taps, hot and cold, and having to manually mix to obtain the right temperature, I fitted a thermostatic mixing valve on the inside. So, only one tap needed outside with the perfect temperature.

@markh7756 Год назад

Probably safer too as it's easier to maintain a constant temperature.

@ChristianBHough Год назад

As soon as I saw the 2 taps, I immediately thought a TMV might have been a better idea. But..... As Charlie said, he learnt a lot so he might upgrade in a few years.

@Viken43 Год назад

Would make far more sense....

@peterhanson3962 Год назад

So did I. I am surprised Charlie didn’t use this method. Much neater on the outside wall.

@GR-uy1hx Год назад

It's ok to have one tap with a mixer inside that's only if it it purley for washing the dog. I had to do two taps because need to water the grass wash the car and wash my dog . etc . And my mixer tap would be behind a stud wall so would not be able to adjust it. So horses for courses ..PS I haven't done any of the above as just fitted few days ago.

@shishuali4821 Год назад

I Love how you show all your mistakes and corrections which for me reflects a real world diyers experience on a typical project and of course through these errors is where the real learning is done, thank you and keep up the brilliant work

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Shishu - definitely have to mention the mistakes 😉

@gracebateman777 3 месяца назад

The mistakes are the most helpful parts of these videos. ❤ learn such a lot. Thank you.

@RagnBoneBrown Год назад

Brilliant job Charlie!! I've always been scared of plumbing! I ♥️ DIY dog!!

@DickBeech Год назад

Best thing we’ve had fitted at our house!

@sj19660 Год назад

I did that last week I did put a butter sink up as well very handy it is. Keep up the good work Charlie 👍

@fgcvhhbvjhbj Год назад

My 2 favourite RU-vid channels doing a collab. Nice one.

@matts5356 Год назад

I was talking about having an outside tap for the dog this week - looking forward to watching this!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Great news Matt. And after watching it you won't make the mistakes I made and therefore hopefully spend just 2 rather than 5 days with your head stuck under the kitchen sink 🤣

@petermcneill5076 Год назад

Another great and honest video Charlie!

@daves4026 Год назад

Nice clean work

@eddieg1954 Год назад

Love the way you really do your homework and the results are always so neat . Ed

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Ed, I appreciate that. Homework always essential, because I'm no different from anyone else in that I start most of these projects not knowing how to do what I'm doing so need to research everything first. Still missed the sleeving of the pipes though and people have pointed out a thermostatic valve on the hot water would suffice.

@JG-fg1ye Год назад

Excellent video

@Dss322 6 месяцев назад

Glad I came across this mate cheers.

@PrinceBarin77 Год назад

Speedfit fan myself for small home plumbing jobs (e.g. connecting a water line for a fridge). Prefer the copper but don’t do nearly enough to get into soldering… Much respect for your setup here 👍

@Petertronic Год назад

Excellent video. Yes, plumbing is hard, especially in tight areas. I fitted a new hot water cylinder about 10 years ago, much more involved than I ever imagined, and learnt so much. I used the yorkshire fittings - loved them and no leaks. Enjoyed the input from Plumberparts - been watching both your channels for years.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks, and great work with the hot water cylinder - no mean feat, that! 👌👍

@kilm2232 Год назад

I did this but for the kids paddling pool so they can get a nice, warm paddle.

@gram3870 Год назад

Nice work and really comprehensive video! Loved the cameo from James! Really appreciated the advice about the render repairs and care needed for drilling - so often done badly with these installs.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Graham. Probably should have sleeved the pipes too. There's always something 🤦😉

@christycullen2585 Год назад

great video Charlie I will copy this Thanks

@jasonharding9490 Год назад

One of those jobs that I still need to get round to doing is fitting an outside tap, just a cold one for garden stuff. I already fitted a tee and isolation valve when I was installing the kitchen, but unfortunately got confused while everything was switched off and pipes buried in the walls, evidently this connection is in the hot water pipe. Obviously I need to add similar to the cold one now, but you have just given me an idea, I can say that is for the warm dog wash shower for the dog that we don't yet have but inevitably will get in the future, all part of the plan, brownie points with the wife. Thanks Charlie. Also, I love soldering pipes too but I use the end feed type, if you are going to the effort of cleaning the outside of the tube, applying flux, cleaning off the excess, and you already have a blowtorch and some other kit, and apparently a reel of solder, then it is really no more effort to use end feed. I'm a total DIYer, I have no training in plumbing at all, but I re-piped about half of our house with copper tube and end feed fittings, not one failed.

@leesmith2005 Год назад

Hi Charlie, couple of cable ties, Red and blue on the taps to identify the hot and cold for anyone who doesn’t know there left from right. Saves getting burnt!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Good thinking Lee. 👌

@robertyork4041 Год назад

Cracking video - just what I need to make cleaning the bike more comfortable, and easier...once the hosepipe ban is lifted!

@chrisfoster9405 8 месяцев назад

I never thought about using a nail punch to start a drill hole on render or textured masonry. Great little idea!

@jamesfurz7406 Год назад

I like it! I'd probably not have bothered with the drain offs and just open the tap when it's isolated so that any expansion due to freezing can work its way out, but you don't do things buy halves!! :-) When I did my new kitchen under sink recently, I've got to admit I took the easy way out and went pushfit plastic. I understand people concerns with durability but I can replace a push fit fitting with no tools and in minutes if not seconds so I think it's much of a muchness.

@mrspudly1 Год назад

More video's with DIY Dog please Charlie.

@magneticranners Год назад

Hi Charlie. Love your videos. I would recommend screwing the tap into the outdoor kit prior to screwing to the wall. This way you can tighten it up fully and then align it to be straight before fully fixing.

@ahhjenko Год назад

Great video as always, especially the little mistakes that help us all with our own similar projects. A couple of comments, I screwed the outside taps onto the fittings first to ensure a tight fit, then you can orientate them into the right position and ensure everything is nice and watertight. Also I sleeved the holes in the wall with plastic pipe, to prevent the copper getting scored and protection from anything in the cavity. Keep up the great work!!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Mark. Yes I should have sleeved the pipe in hindsight. At least the hole is 24mm, and it's highly unlikely the copper is touching the brick at any point.👊

@markrowland5393 Год назад

Excellent video, Charlie. Glad to see it's not just me that has to redo things! 😉😂

@cuebj Год назад

Always use a narrow drill bit and work upwards. I know professionals can't afford to take the time but I usually start with 4mm and work up in 1mm increments - it's especially important for our 85-year old hard, cured, and brittle London sewer brick 1930s semi. Think you drilled downwards from the outside. Very helpful video and I've had this on my list of jobs for a year or two - good reminder to get on with it. Thanks especially for the advice to install drain valves

@DjGiluk Год назад

Excellent video Charlie. I really enjoyed this video because it’s the reality of doing such a job and all the additional jobs u have to do because u make mistakes (render) and that always happens in DIY (to me anyway lol). Good of you to be transparent like that and this is what makes your channel so successful 👍🏻 I learnt a lot here and will be looking to do something similar in the Spring

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the feedback - yes, I think giving the whole journey is important as that's the reality after all - we all make mistakes. 👊

@AndrewStrydomBRP Год назад

I would have used a thermostatic mixer (same sort of thing you would see on your shower) on the inside, that means you can use a standard hose as the optimal temperature of 37c or your own choice will come out a single tap, then an additional cold tap if desired. I advise anyone else doing the same to go this route, as it will be a lot less trouble than trying to get the water to the optimal temperature each time and avoids scalding if anyone turns on taps elsewhere in the house. You won't find solderable check valves because they use a plastic part inside that would melt or burn in any soldering process.

@garvielloken3929 Год назад

Awesome! BTW, I love the long videos! The longer the better

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Garviel. Don't worry, I won't be turning my back on long form any time soon. 👊

@captainwaldo Год назад

Great video, the longer the videos are the better

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Lewis. No plans to ditch the long vids. I do the occasional short to try and keep up with the way things are developing (ie far too fast for my liking 😩😉).

@pogg01 3 месяца назад

Loved the video mate it was like watching myself I put stuff in and remove and reinstall all the time

@CharlieDIYte 3 месяца назад

Thanks mate. Yep with the new water main pressure reducing valve I must have had it in and out about 6 times 🤦🤣

@Builtbypete Год назад

Great stuff!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks 👊

@ad9ack82 Год назад

I've done similar, but with one external tap. I use isolators inside to adjust the temperature, which feeds into one pipe before going through the wall. I do prefer your method, however, as it allows for adjustment outside. I may well change it, as well as replace the isolators with full bore. Great vid, BTW. 👍

@evanscm3 Год назад

You deserve more views Charlie... I did this job in the summer and made the mistake of drilling and fitting the brass baseplates before dry-fitting the bibs. This way there is obviously no guarantee that the baseplates are the correct orientation to have fully tightened bibs... lesson learned!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks, I appreciate that. You could have just applied more PTFE tape. That introduces more friction on the thread and enables you to turn the tap to the right position.

@rachelsutherland4487 Год назад

I have a small dog, and installed a butler sink indoors. I used a TMV and a deck mounted spray hose. It gives an upwards spray and fully directional (rather than a standard kitchen 'top-down' tap) to rinse off paws and belly. The sink is a great 'dog containment device' too. Also good for cleaning off boots and outdoor gear. Dishwasher for dishes of course.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Great thinking Rachel. And a towel to catch the little person before they shake 😉 Yes I should have mentioned the TMV as it can be a little tricky mixing the temperature.

@pmcrease Год назад

I installed an outside tap a few years ago Charlie and I saw this wonderful tip online to use a length of plastic pipe to sleeve the copper as mentioned by others- but the excellent tip was to use 2 appropriately sized plastic "O" rings to go over the copper pipe at each end to perfectly centre and brace the piping within the plastic pipe. Worked an absolute treat! Also stabilised the piping tight to work on when sealing etc. Fantastic video as always!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

That's a lovely tip, thanks for sharing! Yes I should have sleeved the pipe - you always miss something 🤦 although I'm pretty sure it's not touching the brickwork particularly with the expanding foam. I could have put it though some hose pipe very easily though.

@pops6638 Год назад

Hi Charlie, you can get solder drain off valves, that slot into your chosen fitting. NB; Just remember to take the washer out, before you ‘blow’ the joint and replace once cooled. It’s always best practice to run your hot pipes above your cold pipe too. Otherwise, you could have condensation forming on your cold pipes.

@THusbands Год назад

Funny. I'm literally just about to install new hot and cold outdoor taps!

@akselhanssen9301 Год назад

love your kitchen sink, really nice ^^

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks. Yes it's been good although in hindsight one would have been fine and would have taken up less space.

@vincebaldwin4059 Год назад

Done Soo Right 👍

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Vince. A few naysayers have said I should have used a temperature modulating valve removing the need for a hot and cold feed but I like having the option of hot or cold water.

@awantamta Год назад

Some serious plumbing there, but very well done.

@davefish8107 Год назад

Nice job, I did this for my dogs a couple of years ago. I fitted a waterproof lagged box around my taps because most of the time my dogs get dirtier in the winter, so need the taps working all year round

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Dave. Yes that's a good idea. I intend to use mine through the winter too. I guess if you know a haw frost is coming you can quickly drain the pipes but I can't see myself needing to do it very often.

@georgeanastasi7729 Год назад

I am about to replumb everything under my sink and redo all the wastes which currently go uphill for some reason. Hadn't considered adding check valves to the outside taps but now I will I have used the tectite fittings, generally I prefer hep2o or solder ring. However the tectite lever valve is a very handy fitting indeed. I used one to do a snatch fit when there was no other practical means of isolation and it worked a treat. Intended it to be temporary but I now see no need to change it.

@simonvaughan1270 Год назад

We need to see more of DIY DOG on your jobs...

@jamesduffy5019 Год назад

What is it with dogs! Love going in the sea when it’s freezing, yet take the hose to them and they give it their best p****d off look! Excellent helpful advice as per normal mate, and a cameo appearance from the legend Jimmy James! What would I do without you 2! 😁….back to piping up new rads for me! Have a great weekend👍

@brianp7022 Год назад

Hi Charlie, comprehensive as usual! Like it.. I installed a 'hot tap' years ago just for this purpose and my dog must appreciate it I must say though people though I was mad but I could see the jealously in their eyes!! I installed one tap which was connected to the hot feed with a temperature limiting valve which includes a non return valve keeping the temp around 40c (they apparently use these in schools on wash basins to prevent scalding which is perfect) cheers Brian ***thremostatic mixing valve currently £39.95 at Vicky plum (uk) ***

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Brian that's next level. Great thinking because it can be a bit tricky balancing the temperature with these taps.

@danielwarrington2865 Год назад

For the Mud Charlie, Id built a wooden shower pan which you can clean. Something you’d see at a beach shower etc.

@morpheusking Год назад

Great video as always. Great job. Only thing I would suggest in the future is when you run a pipe through a wall it’s advisable to sleeve it/protect it so the lime doesn’t eat it. Might be wrong but that’s what I was always taught to do.

@SteliosPavlou Год назад

The copper will react with the bricks and mortar when there is moisture in the air. The cold pipe will leak in roughly 10 - 15yrs maybe sooner depending on moisture levels. The hot water pipe should last longer because the hot pipe should dry out any moisture present at the time.

@jonny7491 Год назад

I used two of these similar Tectite elbows next to my soil stack pipe, at the time I wasn’t confident of soldering next to, twenty years later still ok.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

That's good to hear Jonny - thanks. Yes we had a lot of chat about the Tectite on the Discord forum and the lifetime of the joint was one of the things we were worried about, so it's good to hear some actual experiences with it.

@jonny7491 Год назад

@@CharlieDIYte If my memory serves me right, the warranty was only for five years as we were planning on renovating the bathroom I thought I would replace them well before then but never got round to it.

@PHNX0 Год назад

Great video as usual Charlie. Tried my hand at soldering rather than comp fit for the first time earlier this year. Loads of tips in here i wish I’d known at the time, especially proper deburring plus your recommended tool stack as well. I paid a plumber to fit my outdoor taps earlier this year and don’t think he’s done half as professional a job as your installation. Looking forward to the log store vid as that’s on my backlog (pun fully intended) to do as well!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks mate. Yes it was fun putting this together although I should have sleeved the pipe in hindsight, but the diameter of the hole combined with the foam should mean I don't have any problems with it. 👍

@dickiedubs3137 Год назад

To be fair he's done it properly, I've not fitted a check valve for years even though I should. I've yet to come across a garden house capable of back feeding and contaminating the water supply. In this it would need it because of the mixing of hot and cold. So as I said done properly

@joer2513 Год назад

Cheers, now I know where to get free hot water! 😂 good video as usual

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

That's Joe 👊

@antoinec1066 Год назад

Great video as always! Check valves, isolator valves and drain of valves are compression fittings because of the moving parts (often in plastic) would be ruined with the heat. By the way your check valves have a drain so the drain of valves were maybe unnecessary 😉

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Antoine. Yes I did think about those drain offs. A bit fidly though to use often.

@suj1945 Год назад

Friendly doggo

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

My constant companion 😉

@Tweed.Echidna Год назад

A Charlie DIY / Plumber Parts team-up! It's an early Christmas present.

@notdisclosed7053 Год назад

You spoil that dog!

@kirkneeds5035 Год назад

If they are talon pipe clips you can buy spacers that connect straight on to the clips. Saves using timber, copper as a packer 👍🏼

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks. Nice tip 👊

@geoffreycoan Год назад

Hi Charlie, great video, you definitely spoil DIY Dog with this setup. Thanks for showing your mistakes and successes, its one of the things that sets your videos apart. I too love using solder ring fittings, its a great sense of satisfaction to see the solder bubble out and a perfect joint made, but to be honest most of the time I am doing plumbing I now use Hep2O push fit connectors. They are so much easier to use, can use equally on copper and plastic pipes, they’re demountable, can turn the pipe to get the right fixing position and they never leak - all perfect reasons to use them for a DIYer. Be interested in the professionals view and what the regulations actually say about use of non-return or check valves in different installations. The link to the regulations you provided only describes the difference between the valve types, not what the regulations actually say. As I understand it, NRV’s are to stop back siphoning of potentially contaminated water into the drinking water supply. With modern UK water supply (we’re on about 7 bar in our house) I would question how likely it is that such siphoning actually could ever occur? Other thought is that with sealed water or combi boiler systems there isn’t the same risk of contamination as there isn’t an open cold water tank that the proverbial dead pigeon could be lying in - are the regulations different for such setups?

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

You're absolutely right. I too have about 7 bar here and an unvented cylinder so no rodents swimming in the tank. I think the regs apply regardless and from my point, if I hadn't put the check valves in someone would have pointed it out, but for general DIY I think common sense should prevail.

@zedman442 Год назад

Lovely job Charlie. I would say maybe a little sleeve for the copper through the wall would be nice just to protect that pipe a little.

@louisvl10 8 месяцев назад

good doggooooo aaaa

@namAlexander Год назад

just use a round file for deburring and a sleeved bit holder works well with slotted screws

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Good thinking 👌

@BrodaPaul Год назад

Do i need to add a toothbrush to my tool kit now 😂? To be honest it did a good match on the finish.

@JasGawera Год назад

I use Yorkshire fittings whenever I do copper plumbing. Love it. I do sometimes use speedfit but much prefer soldering. Never tried end feed though. For bending 15mm, I've used a spring with something solid to bend over; works OK. Don't bother trying with 22mm though. Did those hose tap connectors have rubber washers in? That's what usually seals the joint. Nice little project.

@thomaslundberg5588 Год назад

You can bend 22mm with a spring but the copper needs to be annealed first.

@braddempsy9845 Год назад

I’ll stick to hosing the poor buggar with cold water 😂

@Smithb83 Год назад

Another great video Charlie! Plumbing is usually my least favourite DIY as something pops up I didn't expect. Your positive attitude always gets you a good result in the end! Has the emperor paint continued to impress you? I'm considering it for my property over dulux weathershield...

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Hi Barrie, thanks mate, I appreciate that. Yes I would 100% recommend the Emperor and the people who've bought it on my recommendation are also very happy with it. It's impregnable to rain whereas Weathershield is only resistant, and it's self cleaning, and breathable into the bargain. Do it, you won't be disappointed!!

@gracebateman777 3 месяца назад

Nice one Charlie (and help from James) really helpful video :-) also impressed with the end texture achived with your render repair! Great save there! Terrific. Sidenote: I have seen some people line their hole 🕳 with pvc pipe, then feed the copper pipe through. Perhaps for insulation of the hole I'm not sure.

@CharlieDIYte 3 месяца назад

Yep, you should line the hole really but I recently had to remove it when we refurbished the kitchen and the pipe was pristine with no signs of corrosion. I've just replumbed a radiator though and used pvc pipe 👌👊

@Eicles Год назад

Looks like a nice neat job! I like the idea of using compression elbows on the pipes that go through the wall to allow them to be disconnected if necessary, and I think those brass screws for the wall plate look really nice compared to stainless Pozidriv ones (avoiding potential galvanic corrosion too!) I've heard that expanding foam is corrosive to copper, although I do find that hard to believe. Does anyone know whether this is true? I think it's a good idea to line the holes through the wall with a second, larger, pipe (copper or plastic) and to put a bead of silicone sealant behind the wall plates. By the way, you can get end feed drain offs, just don't forget to remove the internals before soldering, so the rubber washers don't get melted!

@UberAlphaSirus Год назад

You can use a themostatic mixer valve. they come with check valves. hot and cold in one pipe 30-40c out. can't burn the doggo either if the washing machine starts filling up. You can turn the hot off for just cold too. Nice patch repair, can hardly see it.

@crazyonthego5810 Год назад

Hi which products did you buy as I’m struggling to find it online? Thank you!

@paul_my_plumbs_uk Год назад

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 Chas nice video i'm off to shower before i'm in the dog house 😂😂😂

@arnoldrimmer520 Год назад

Coincidentally I've been looking at this myself for last few days so great timing for me! Did you consider the Bullfinch External Shower? Looks pretty slick.

@andrewhayes4914 6 месяцев назад

You could have done a hot/cold outside tap like this with just just one tap if you had used a TMV under the sink, you just set the temperature of the water you require and away you go one tap

@RS-Amsterdam Год назад

First of all job well done but... ... what were you thinking drilling a hole from the inside through the outer plaster layer ? Whilst watching you doing that I thought OMG there goes his plasters. Thats a bit of a noob mistake Charlie hehehehe. Later you are giving the wall a new coat of that special paint and whilst doing that you said there would be a link on the video screen but there wasn't any Can you give me a link for that stuff cause it looked great. But in the end all is well and it looked great BTW love your dog 🥰

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

I know. Complete noob 🤦 Here's the vid ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zw_8YVFKY1M.html I'll sort that link out - thanks for the heads up on that. It's awesome paint 👊

@theshibumi Год назад

Without knowing the exact model of dishwasher I cannot be absolutely positive but on many that I have seen over the years the fitting which takes the water through to the machine should be vertical! Might be worth checking as otherwise the safety factor of this device might not work. I would also sleeve the pipes through the walls as it is now a requirement for gas pipes and if they can be affected then so can water pipes.

@henryeadie7972 Год назад

Does the copper pipe need sleeving where it goes through the wall?

@hbrealhousewife2270 Год назад

Ha! I can beat you for once Charlie! I had an indoor dog shower installed when we moved here last year. Dogs not impressed. 😂

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

I'm impressed even if the dogs aren't 🤣 I guess you've got that in an equally push utility room? Sadly we don't have one - something we'd like to install if we ever get to build an extension.

@forcefulegg 3 месяца назад

Toolstation do a solder drain off valve (plain shank) for £2, then you can just use a normal T with no reduced flow, a lot better and cheaper IMO

@CharlieDIYte 3 месяца назад

Sounds good. You don't need to worry too much about reduced flow on the mains water pipe though IMO.

@derekmcloughlin657 4 месяца назад

I cant find this hose , any help appreciated pls

@chrisdowning7543 Год назад

I rally enjoyed watching it, but seems very complicated! I know not. I want to do exactly the same. As I have a fox red puppy 6 month old labourer and yes he gets very muddy on his legs and belly!

@AndrewStrydomBRP Год назад

Simplify it by installing a thermostatic valve, they include the check valves already and you only have to install one tap, you don't really need the drain offs if you have the isolators, just leave the tap in the open position when you isolate them to avoid any freezing causing them to burst.

@garycreighton5662 Год назад

First of all the pipes through the wall should be sleeved because if the copper came into contact with cement it will coorode.Secondly you should fit a tMV2 valve to set a maximum temperature because a dog can not tell you if it gets too hot

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Gary. Yes should have mentioned sleeving. Shouldn't be a problem with mine though given the foam I piped in meaning the pipe's not touching the brick but I take your point. Yes should also have mentioned thermostatic mixers.

@muntinoot Год назад

Anyone know of an external thermostatic mixer for hot and cold outside taps? Our plumber installed the taps for us a couple of years ago (for kids paddling pool), but trying to get the right temperature is quite fiddly with a Y connector. I've seen some useful comments below about internal thermostatic mixers, which is a good thought, but we'd have to trek inside make any adjustments. Good helpful video as usual, thank you Charlie!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

I did think about this Nick as it is a bit fidly as you say. If I find out about one I'll let you know.

@crazyonthego5810 Год назад

Did you find one Charlie? I’m looking for one.

@johnnyprince1461 Год назад

sorry mate, plumber here. just fit a decent TMV. i also wouldn't bother with the drain offs, you will have an egg cup full after those isos!

@zoehoyle 6 месяцев назад

loved your video but lost me on the plumbing things ill pay someone to do it ahah

@RajKumar-zm4ll Год назад

Can i ask if wardrobe tiny tubular heaters are good for condensation problems or is it more efficient to simply keep the wardrobe doors open?

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

I think you'd be better to insulate the walls in the wardrobe and/or concentrate on getting that humidity down as installing heating wouldn't tackle the cause of the damp/ mould

@RajKumar-zm4ll Год назад

@@CharlieDIYte Many thanks for your reply. Can i ask if you have any suggestions on types of insulation material available to insulate inside the wardrobe given the limited depth. My wardrobe is a fitted one from floor to ceiling with sliding doors. My first thought was perhaps to leave the doors ajar to encourage air flow.

@hexboxx735 Год назад

Hi Charlie when installing the outside taps I always end up with then in the wrong place when finishing tightening any advice

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Yes, you need to put more PTFE tape on. Layer it up, then you can simply turn it to where you want it to end up.👌

@hexboxx735 Год назад

@@CharlieDIYte thanks Charlie I thought it might be something like that

@k20aa Год назад

I didn't see the point in fitting the doc because what do you think was going to happen when you turn the outside taps off and open them . More to fit in which you didn't need , Great vid though 👍

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks👍

@thomaslundberg5588 Год назад

Looks like you did a nice job. I was thinking the drain valves were overkill on such a short run of pipe but makes sense if you want to drain them down during winter to avoid freezing. I saw that suggestion that not deburring pipes can cause pinholes on RU-vid but it sounds like BS to me. I'm a qualified plumber (no longer working in that industry) and hardly ever deburred copper pipes. The only times I would debur would be if I was using an internal bending spring as it's almost impossible to remove it if you don't. It will probably create a small amount of turbulence but the elbows, check valves and isolating valves fitted will probably create a lot more. I've never seen a professional plumber debur copper pipes so there would be a lot more leaky copper pipes everywhere if it was true. I've seen plenty of 40+ year old copper pipes that were not deburred that are still in in serviceable condition. Also nothing wrong with Yorkshire fittings. I used them in my own house. The end feed fittings are a little cheaper so that's the main reason to use them. I used to use end feed a lot when working professionally as a plumber as my employer used to buy them.

@andrewbaker7548 Год назад

Why not fit taps with a check valve built in. Not sure about a drain valve. If you isolate the pipework in winter with the isolation valve just leave the external tap open?

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

I'm not sure it would drain as the check valve creates a vacuum.

@mendyourhome Год назад

LSX in my opinion ISN'T a jointing compound. People use it in desperation on condense pipes, sealing grommets. Or leaks on the OUTSIDE of the joint not on the olive. So let's says there a leak on a screwed on iron, but you can't undo the iron so you LSX the outside the EXTERNAL which is why it's marketed as such. I'm sure you can use it otherwise, but I would never use it like that

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Blimey. I'd never use it on the outside, and will probably just go back to traditional compound when I buy the next load.

@michellegerrard6623 Год назад

Great job. Can't believe how bad a job your previous 'professional ' plumber did. You did a much better job!

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Thanks Michelle. 👍

@seanlyon2989 Год назад

if the dogs happy to jump in cold water all year round , and mine does, it can get rinsed off with cold water at home.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

It's a fair point Sean. 😉

@John...44... Год назад

What's the crack with needing NRV's and drains on this sort of plumbing? Seems over the top, is it just the regs that require it?

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Yes, but if I hadn't someone would have jumped on it 😉

@John...44... Год назад

@@CharlieDIYte got to do everything by the book or you risk getting told off in the comments!!

@stuartcraigon2003 Год назад

FYI Charlie, press fit machines can be hired.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Ah, that's good to know. Thanks 👍

@stuartcraigon2003 Год назад

@@CharlieDIYte HSS definitely do them, they are around 70 to 100 pounds a day, obviously the longer you hire the less it is. So for example it's cheaper to hire for a weekend than it is for 1 day.

@terrywallis693 Год назад

Thermostatic mixer works better with a single tap....pre mixed

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Yes I should have mentioned that.

@pikricky Год назад

Good job but I installed two outside tap kits from screwfix 10 years ago on my hot and cold supply for my dog and they are still going strong and they cost under £30 for the two,no solder or compressing joints needed and all fitted in less than an hour,just fit pipe clamps and screw tap head in and it automatically cuts into the original pipe and seals at the same time,I've never had any problems with it,I know your way is more professional but for the less competent diy person the kit does the job

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Good work. Yes makes sense that. The problem is, if I do that , I'd be murdered by the plumbing police so I have to do things by the book because of the scrutiny my work gets. 👍

@webzterd Год назад

I've wondered about this, then remember my dog will get into the North sea, in winter. He will roll around in snow. He will ramble through defrosting mountain springs. So..um... He gets washed with cold water.

@CharlieDIYte Год назад

Dave that is very funny. Bless him! My dog on the other hand sniffs the air in the morning when I open the front door and if its raining she looks at me as if to say "I don't think so" and goes back to her basket. 🤣

@du7ch384 Год назад

Sorry, Charlie, I don't understand why you didn't install a thermostatic Mixing Valve with a prv for the cold under the sink and just have one single tap outdoors that was a constant warm temp for the dog. TMV's aren't that expensive after all.

@rachelsutherland4487 Год назад

So that he can use a cold tap on its own to water the garden or wash the car

@martynoxley3745 Год назад

You could have saved yourself all the trouble by purchasing a Mud Daddy dog washer which you can fill with nice warm water!

@rachelsutherland4487 Год назад

I tried one of those. Great for a pre-car ride, but not big enough for a proper rinse off before running about the house and jumping on the bed later!