Description
Brass tap. Simple hose connection.
A traditional brass garden bib tap with a T-bar handle and a male garden quick-connect outlet. Turn the handle to control the water and clip on a suitably fitted hose when you need it.
The ½-inch BSP male inlet connects to a matching female fitting on your water supply or tank adapter. Check that connection first, then choose the hose-end connector separately.
One tap supplied with its brass quick-connect fitting. Hose and mounting accessories are sold separately.
The hose clicks onto this spigot
The outlet fitting is a male quick-connect spigot, with an O-ring around its end. A matching female garden connector on your hose locks onto the spigot; the connector and hose are separate items.
Choose the female connector for the hose’s internal diameter. The tap’s ½-inch BSP inlet label does not specify which hose size to buy.
Before turning on the water, make sure the connector is fully engaged. Keep grit away from the outlet and inspect the O-ring when reconnecting a hose.
Plan the threaded side of the connection
Check what is already fitted to your wall outlet, water butt or adapter.
A matching female thread
The tap needs a ½-inch BSP female connection. BSP is a nominal thread size, so identify the thread rather than choosing from a ruler measurement alone. A different thread needs an appropriate adapter.
A suitable mounting fitting
The tap is not a complete tank-wall fitting. If your barrel has an unthreaded hole, use a suitable tank connector or bulkhead fitting with the right thread and sealing arrangement, sold separately.
Space for the handle and hose
Leave clearance to turn the T-bar and attach the hose connector below the outlet. Route the hose with slack so pulling it does not twist the tap or load the receiving fitting.
Fit carefully, then check with water
Isolate or drain the relevant supply before changing a tap. Clean the receiving fitting, start the thread by hand and use the sealing arrangement appropriate to the joint. Avoid forcing a mismatched thread.
Once fitted, introduce water gradually and check the threaded joint and hose connection. Turn the T-bar gently rather than forcing it beyond its closed position.
Brass can change appearance with use and exposure. Drain the exposed tap and hose when freezing conditions are expected; a metal body does not protect trapped water from freezing.
Questions about this brass bib tap
Does ½-inch BSP mean I need ½-inch hose?
No. It describes the tap’s male inlet thread. The hose attaches through a separate female garden quick connector, which should be chosen to suit the internal diameter of your hose.
Can I push bare hose straight onto the outlet?
The supplied outlet is a male garden quick-connect spigot, not a ribbed hosetail. Fit a matching female connector to the hose, then click that connector onto the tap.
Does the tap include the water-butt mounting fitting?
No. This listing supplies the tap with its brass quick-connect outlet fitting. A tank connector, bulkhead fitting or wall adapter must be selected separately if your existing connection is not a matching ½-inch BSP female fitting.
Is this a quarter-turn lever tap?
No. This model has a traditional T-bar that you turn to open and close the water. It does not use the long lever handle shown on a quarter-turn lever tap.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | GTBIB12BRASS001Q |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| BSP thread size | 1/2" |
| Thread gender | Male |
| Colour | Brass |
| Material | Brass |
| Control handle | Brass T-bar, turn on/off |
|---|---|
| Outlet connection | Male garden quick-connect spigot |
| Outlet fitting | Brass screw-on adapter with knurled collar |
| Matching inlet fitting | ½-inch BSP female |
| Supplied item | One brass bib tap with quick-connect outlet fitting |
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.