Description
Two ways to connect your water-butt hose
A plastic water butt tap with a ¾-inch BSP male inlet gives you a water-control point on a matching female fitting. Choose the outlet to suit how you want to connect the hose.
Use Quick Connector with a matching female garden hose connector, or choose Barbed for a direct connection to ½-inch internal-diameter hose. Both have a blue handle and a downward-facing outlet.
One tap supplied in your selected style. Hose and connection accessories are sold separately.
Quick Connector: clip the hose connector onto the tap
The beige polypropylene model ends in a male garden quick-connect spigot. A matching female connector on the end of your hose clicks onto it, making it convenient to attach and remove the hose.
This option includes an inlet washer. Check that the receiving fitting gives the washer an appropriate sealing face, and make sure the hose connector locks securely onto the outlet.
The tap does not include the female hose connector or hose. A bare hose pushed over this spigot is not the intended connection.
Barbed: connect ½-inch hose directly
The white model has a ½-inch hose tail. Select hose by its internal diameter so that it fits over the ribbed outlet, then use a suitable clip or retaining method for your hose and installation.
This is a hosetail connection rather than a click-fit coupling. A female garden quick connector does not click directly onto the barb.
Route the hose with a gentle bend below the tap and leave enough slack that moving it does not pull or twist the plastic body.
Check the inlet before replacing your tap
The same nominal inlet size does not make every water-butt connection interchangeable.
Identify the receiving fitting
Both taps need a matching ¾-inch BSP female thread. An unthreaded hole or a different thread needs an appropriate mounting fitting or adapter, supplied separately. BSP is a nominal thread size, not a direct ruler measurement.
Assemble with care
Isolate or drain the relevant water supply first. Clean the mating fitting, start the thread by hand and use the sealing arrangement appropriate to that joint. Avoid forcing or overtightening plastic threads.
Test and maintain
Leave room around the blue handle, introduce water gradually and check the inlet and outlet connections. Drain exposed fittings and hoses when freezing conditions are expected.
Choosing between the two tap options
Which option works with a garden quick connector?
Choose Quick Connector. Its male spigot accepts a matching female garden hose connector. The Barbed option is for attaching suitable hose directly and does not have the same click-fit outlet.
What size hose fits the Barbed option?
The Barbed option has a ½-inch hose tail, for hose with a matching ½-inch internal diameter. This is separate from the tap’s ¾-inch BSP inlet thread. Use a suitable retaining clip or method for your hose.
Will either tap fit every water butt?
No. Both have a ¾-inch BSP male inlet and require a corresponding female fitting. Check your existing outlet before ordering. A different thread or an unthreaded wall requires a suitable adapter or mounting fitting.
Do I receive both taps and a hose?
No. You receive one tap in the outlet style selected above. Hose, female quick connectors, clips and tank mounting adapters are separate items. The Quick Connector model includes its inlet washer.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | GTMK3400-001[#ML] |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| BSP thread size | 3/4" |
| Thread gender | Male |
| Colour | White, Beige |
| Material | Plastic |
| Inlet connection | ¾-inch BSP male on both options |
| Quick Connector outlet | Male garden quick-connect spigot |
|---|---|
| Barbed outlet | ½-inch hose tail |
| Hose size for Barbed option | ½-inch internal diameter |
| Quick Connector body | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Control | Manual blue handle |
| Supplied item | One tap in the selected outlet style |
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
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.