Hello fellows, I have just a simple question. I would like to extend the water line to put a new faucet on the backyard wall. I thought of attaching a T joint as in the pictures on the water heater line. Does it look legit, or am I missing some probable issues? Thank you for the suggestions.
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Seems reasonable if you're comfortable with your PEX skills. Be sure to support the new line properly. You might want to add a shut-off with a drain for winter or use a "freeze-proof" hose bib.
BobboMax, thank you very much for your suggestions!
As Bobbo said, a shut-off valve in the new line, at the new tee, is a good idea, and will allow your water heater to continue working if you ever have a problem with the new line or faucet.
eddo234, thank you very much for your answer.
When I installed additional hose bib spigots around my house, I bypassed the water softener, which I would recommend if you have one. Also, if installing a frost-proof spigot make sure it slopes toward the exterior, so it drains. I replaced 3 frost-proof spigots last year for installations where the inside end of the spigot was lower than the exterior, and they were damaged by freezing. I think there should be a warning on frost-proof spigots, as an improper installation cancels out the benefits.
Thank you very much!
And frost proof hose bibs can't / won't drain properly when shut off if a hose is left connected, which can be a problem during freezing cold weather.....
Thank you sir!
One other item to consider is that it seems you have an expansion tank, which means a pressure regulator is also somewhere likely (or some other check valve device)
You may want to feed the faucet from before the pressure regulator to get more pressure, say if you want to use it to wash the car, feed a long hose and sprinkler or other application which would benefit from more pressure.
UncleMike42, thank you very much!