Description
Connect your hose
Give a suitable water butt a brass bib tap with a UK-style quick-connect outlet. The T-shaped handle opens and closes the tap; a compatible female hose connector clicks onto the male plug below.
Choose a ½-inch or ¾-inch BSP adapter in Standard or Extended form. Each option includes its matching tap and tank-mounting parts.
The ¾-inch Standard kit uses a reducer and a ½-inch tap. Compare all four connections below.
Match the kit to your tank
Adapter Size selects the tank-side thread. The tap inlet is not the same size on every ¾-inch option.
| Selected option | Connections supplied |
|---|---|
| ½-inch BSP · Standard | ½-inch BSP male tank thread → ½-inch BSP female socket, with a ½-inch BSP male tap. |
| ½-inch BSP · Extended | ½-inch BSP male tank thread → ½-inch BSP female socket, with a ½-inch BSP male tap. |
| ¾-inch BSP · Standard | Reducing adapter: ¾-inch BSP male tank thread → ½-inch BSP female socket, with a ½-inch BSP male tap. |
| ¾-inch BSP · Extended | ¾-inch BSP male tank thread → ¾-inch BSP female socket, with a ¾-inch BSP male tap. |
For an existing threaded outlet, match the adapter’s external male thread to the tank’s female BSP thread. A new through-wall mounting needs an opening, wall thickness and sealing surface suited to the actual fitting. BSP inch sizes are thread designations, not drill diameters.
Allow room around the tap
The Standard adapter is the compact choice where the tank already gives enough space for the handle to turn and the hose connector to attach.
The Extended connector is 50mm long overall, with about 40mm usable projection. This brings the tap away from the mounting surface. The final position depends on the tank wall and how the adapter is fitted.
The photograph shows the ½-inch Extended kit, with its tap separate so you can see the threaded inlet and longer adapter. Both Extended sizes include one mounting nut and two washers.
Leave room inside the container to fit the mounting parts, and outside it for the tap handle and hose.
Fit, connect and check
Plan the tank seal, tap joint and hose connection as three separate parts of the installation.
Secure the adapter
Check that the container and outlet suit the chosen fitting. Seat the mounting washers against clean sealing surfaces and fit the retaining nut without distorting the tank wall.
Fit the matching tap
The supplied tap matches the adapter socket in your selected kit. Choose a suitable sealing arrangement for that threaded joint; PTFE tape is available separately. Keep the spout facing down and the handle clear.
Attach the hose end
Use a compatible UK-style female quick connector on your hose. Bare hose does not push directly over this outlet. Support the hose, add water and inspect the tank mounting, tap joint and hose connection for leaks.
Questions about the quick-connect kit
Which tap comes with the ¾-inch Standard kit?
A ½-inch BSP male brass quick-connect bib tap. Its reducing plastic adapter has a ¾-inch BSP male tank thread and a ½-inch BSP female tap socket. The ¾-inch Extended kit is different: both its adapter socket and tap inlet are ¾-inch BSP.
Can I attach bare garden hose to the tap?
The tap ends in a male quick-connect plug, not a ribbed hose barb. Your hose needs a compatible UK-style female quick connector to click onto it. The hose and female connector are not included in this kit.
Does Extended mean 50mm of extra reach?
No. The extended connector is 50mm long overall and provides about 40mm usable projection. That is not a promise of 50mm additional reach over the Standard kit. Allow for the mounting arrangement and check clearance around the complete tap and hose.
What is included, and do I need PTFE tape?
One plastic adapter in your selected size and type, its matching brass quick-connect tap, a mounting nut and sealing washers. Both Extended kits include two mounting washers. PTFE tape is not supplied; choose any appropriate thread-sealing material separately for the tap joint.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | WB12MF-KIT002 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| BSP thread size | 1/2", 3/4" |
| Thread gender | Male, Female |
| Kit parts | Plastic adapter in selected Standard or Extended type, Matching brass bib tap with quick-connect outlet, Mounting nut and sealing washers |
| Colour | Black, Brass |
| Material | Brass, Plastic |
| Available options | Thread and outlet lists cover the available kit combinations. Match your selection to the specific connection rows below; one selected kit supplied. |
| Adapter material | Black plastic |
| Tap body and control | Brass bib tap with T-shaped turn handle |
|---|---|
| Hose outlet | UK-style male quick-connect plug |
| ¾-inch Standard kit | ¾-inch BSP male adapter → ½-inch BSP female socket; ½-inch BSP male tap |
| Extended adapter length | 50mm overall; about 40mm usable projection |
| Supplied kit | 1 selected adapter, matching brass tap, mounting nut and sealing washers |
| PTFE tape | Not included |
| ½-inch Standard or Extended kit | ½-inch BSP male tank thread → ½-inch BSP female socket; matching ½-inch tap with quick-connect outlet. |
| ¾-inch Extended kit | ¾-inch BSP male tank thread → ¾-inch BSP female socket; matching ¾-inch tap with quick-connect outlet. |
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.