Description
A brass bib tap with a direct hose connection
Bring a traditional brass finish to a garden water point with this 15mm hosetail bib tap. The curved spout leads to a ridged hose outlet, while the T-bar handle above controls the single outlet.
At the back, a ½-inch BSP male thread connects to a suitable matching female supply fitting. At the front, suitable flexible hose fits over the 15mm barb.
One tap with hosetail is supplied. Choose hose, retention, mounting and sealing parts for your installation; they are sold separately.
Two connections to check before ordering
The 15mm measurement refers to the hose barb. Choose suitable flexible hose for that outlet and secure it using retention appropriate to the hose and application. Leave room below the spout so the hose can curve away without kinking.
The ½-inch BSP measurement refers to the supply thread, not the hose. BSP sizes are nominal, so measuring the outside of the thread will not give the named ½-inch dimension.
This version has a direct hosetail. It does not have the male quick-connect plug used with a clip-on garden hose socket. Check which type of connection your hose setup needs.
Plan the mounting as well as the thread
A matching female supply connection must also provide an appropriate sealing arrangement and support for the tap. Depending on the water point, you may need a separate wall plate, tank adapter or other fitting.
Check those parts before removing an existing tap. A ½-inch BSP inlet does not make this a universal fit for every water butt opening or pipe connection.
Allow access around the T-bar handle and support the hose rather than letting it hang heavily from the spout. Hose movement should not pull on the supply joint.
From fitting to everyday use
A few checks help you prepare the complete installation.
Before fitting
Isolate the water supply. Check the female inlet fitting, sealing method, hose bore and available clearance. Have the separate mounting, sealing and hose-retention parts ready.
After connecting
Fit the tap into suitable support and avoid overtightening the joints. Restore water gradually, turn the handle and check the supply and hose connections before leaving the installation in use.
During use
Inspect joints and hose retention periodically. Drain exposed fittings before freezing weather. A pressure rating, temperature rating and drinking-water approval are not confirmed for this product.
Questions about this 15mm hosetail tap
Is this the 13mm or 15mm outlet version?
This listing supplies the 15mm barbed hosetail version, SKU GTBIB-PB-12BSPM-15MM001. Check your hose bore against that specification rather than choosing by the supply thread size.
Can I clip a garden hose connector onto it?
Not directly. The supplied outlet is a ridged hosetail for suitable hose, not a male quick-connect plug. Use the connection type required by your hose setup.
What is supplied with the tap?
One polished brass bib tap with its barbed hosetail. Hose, clips, wall plates, tank adapters and other mounting or sealing parts are not included.
What kind of handle does it have?
It has the traditional T-bar turn handle shown in the photos, controlling a single downward-facing outlet.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | GTBIB-PB-12BSPM-15MM001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| BSP thread size | 1/2" |
| Thread gender | Male |
| Barb size | 15mm |
| Colour | Brass |
| Material | Brass |
| Finish | Polished brass |
|---|---|
| Handle | T-bar turn handle |
| Outlet connection | Barbed hosetail |
| Outlet count | One |
| Quantity supplied | One bib tap with hosetail |
| Hose, clips and mounting fittings | Not included |
What is BSP?
What is BSP thread size?
BSP (British Standard Pipe) is a nominal pipe-thread size, not a direct measurement of a fitting’s bore or outside diameter. For example, a ½-inch BSP male thread measures about 21mm across its outer thread crests.
These figures are approximate outside diameters of male BSP threads, to help identify the nominal size. They are not inch-to-millimetre unit conversions:
- 3/8" BSP → 16.66 mm
- 1/2" BSP → 20.95 mm
- 3/4" BSP → 26.44 mm
- 1" BSP → 33.25 mm
- 1.25" BSP → 41.91 mm
- 1.5" BSP → 47.80 mm
- 2" BSP → 59.61 mm
- 3" BSP → 87.88 mm
- 4" BSP → 113.03 mm
All our BSP threads are parallel (BSPP, to ISO 228), not tapered.
Measure across the outside of a male thread, then check its pitch and whether it is parallel or tapered. Diameter alone does not confirm compatibility. Check the product’s stated thread specification before connecting.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.