Introduction

Make watering your lawn or garden easier with a remote outside faucet. Instead of dragging long lengths of hose, run a permanent underground pipe with a blowout valve to a convenient spot.

Tools Required

Materials Required

  • 3/4-in. copper pipe and fittings
  • 3/4-in. copper T
  • 3/4-in. female adapter
  • 3/4-in. PEX T
  • 3/4-in. PEX to copper transitions
  • 3/4-in. plug
  • 3/4-in. x 1/4-in. reducer
  • backflow preventer
  • Flux
  • Gravel
  • Lead-free solder
  • PEX/pipe elbow
  • PVC fence post
  • Sandpaper
  • Shutoff valves
  • Sill cock
  • Sprinkler system valve box

Installing The Pipe and Faucet

If dragging hoses around is a constant activity in your yard, install a remote faucet and eliminate that hassle forever. Whether this is just the first step in making your backyard the ultimate outdoor space or you’re just trying to make your backyard more convenient, a remote faucet is a great project. The job will take you a day or two (depending on how much trenching is required) and cost less than $100. Everything you’ll need is available at home centers.

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