Chiselled antique brass garden tap, 17 cm

Most wall taps are about ten centimetres long: the water falls against the wall and splashes it. This one projects 17 cm. Its first photo shows it above a stone trough, the jet right in the middle of the basin, away from the render.

It is the tap for garden fountains, rinsing basins and outdoor sinks set away from the wall. It has only one outlet: you choose this model for its reach and its looks, not to multiply connections. Its length also makes it a good tap above a vegetable washing basin.

Under the lever, a ring 2.5 cm high carries a raised scroll pattern. Its aged brass tone, darker in the recesses, recalls the taps of old farmyards. The tube is smooth, which sets off the ring.

The wing lever is 4.5 cm and opens in one movement: the manufacturer speaks of a quick-opening handle. The nozzle, at the end of the spout, is a knurled connector for a garden hose, as the close-up shows. This nozzle lets you connect a hose for watering, then remove it to get a free spout back.

The inlet is a male thread at the end of the tube. Compare it with your wall outlet before ordering; outdoors, most are 1/2″, i.e. 15x21. Because the spout is long, tighten the tap until the lever is exactly on top: a crooked tap is more noticeable at 17 cm.

For winter, the supply is shut off in the house and the lever is left open to drain the tube. The patina is cleaned with clean water and a soft cloth, with no acidic product. A hose disconnected for winter also relieves the long spout.