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Ask your QuestionHello, I’m just installing a soaker hose system and don’t know if my existing outdoor tap (fitted in 2014) has a double check/no return valve.
Can anyone advise if it’s likely to have?
Many thanks.
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"Most probably yes, but only way you could confirm by removing the tap from the bracket and check."
Answered on 26th Apr 2021 - Member since Jan 2019 - report"Best way is just to take the tap off to be sure. The code has check vavles. some don't is there a little nut underneath the tap you can undo that nut and if you see plastic it's a check valve if not it's not."
Answered on 26th Apr 2021 - Member since Sep 2019 - report"Yes they do have non return valves as it if they didn’t then to can syphon back and contaminate the main water supply. Thanks"
Answered on 26th Apr 2021 - Member since Mar 2021 - report"A BS1010-2 does not come as standard with a check valve. You would require a BS1057 Standard, this is the requirement for outside taps. Easy way to check is does your tap have a small hexagonal nut at the beginning of the tap outlet"
Answered on 11th May 2021 - Member since May 2021 - report"It should have a DCV yes. But you will only know by looking. Regulations at present state you must have a isolation point, DCV and plastic break fitting before the feed to your tap exits the building. Hope this helps. Thanks."
Answered on 26th Jul 2021 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
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