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Watering the garden without external taps

Colortap adapters offer an innovative solution for irrigation without the use of external faucets. These adapters make it possible to connect irrigation hoses directly to indoor faucets, such as those in the bathroom or kitchen, making it possible to water gardens, but also vegetable gardens and terraces, without the need to install an outdoor tap.

A really useful solution that makes it easy to water without the use of, for example, watering cans, saving time, effort.

Advantages of Colortap adapters

Colortap adapters offer several advantages: first, they allow any indoor faucet to be used as a source of water for irrigation.

Installing the adapters is also very easy since you do not need plumbing skills to install them: just connect the adapter to the faucet and you’re done. In addition, their versatility makes them usable in different situations, for example within housing solutions that do not have direct access to water in the garden or on balconies.

Finally, the economic aspect must be considered: the use of adapters makes it possible to avoid the work of installing external faucets and thus all the costs involved.

How Colortap adapters work

The simplicity regarding the functioning of Colortap adapters is undoubtedly a great strength, but here are some aspects that you need to pay attention to: first, it is important to check the compatibility of the adapters with the type of indoor faucet while making sure that the water pressure is adequate to reach all the areas to be watered.

As for the assembly procedure, on the other hand, start by connecting the adapter to the indoor faucet (for example, in the kitchen or bathroom) by screwing it directly onto it.

Then, once the adapter is attached to the faucet, you connect the irrigation hose to the other end of the adapter.

Finally, by opening the internal faucet, water is directed through the adapter and into the hose, allowing the desired area to be irrigated.

After use, it is advisable to disconnect the adapter and hose to prevent possible leakage or damage to the faucet, thus ensuring proper maintenance.

Practical applications

Colortap adapters can be used in a variety of situations. Here are some of the most popular examples:

Gardens: ideal for those who have a garden away from outdoor taps or in cases where an outdoor tap is not present.

– Terraces and balconies: perfect for watering potted plants on terraces or balconies, without having to use, for example, watering cans.

Small vegetable gardens: useful for those who own a small plot of land and an adjacent living solution or otherwise a room equipped with a sink or similar situations to which to connect an adapter for watering the vegetable garden

Irrigation without outdoor taps: 4 issues to say goodbye to

Risk of freezing: when temperatures are particularly low, outdoor water pipes can freeze, causing water ruptures and leaks. In these cases, it would be wise to take preventive measures, such as insulating the pipes or installing frost-proof faucets.

– Weather exposure: outdoor faucets, depending on where they are installed, can be exposed to the elements, such as rain, snow, sun and wind. This can cause accelerated wear and tear, thus requiring more frequent maintenance or quicker replacements.

– Risk of leaks and damage: outdoor faucets, if they do not meet certain quality and construction criteria such as Colortap garden faucets made of metal, can cause water leaks going so far as to damage pavements or create moisture problems.

– Maintenance: outdoor faucets require periodic inspection to make sure they are working properly and regular maintenance to prevent problems including rust, corrosion, and clogging.

Less water, more savings

Be smarter save waterColortap has a series of chrome-plated adapters for bathroom and kitchen faucets that make it possible to control the outflow of water by reducing consumption by 25% without compromising the effectiveness of the output.

All this is possible thanks to reduced flow aerators, which are useful for limiting the amount of water flowing through the faucet, optimizing its flow to a level sufficient for individual needs, without waste.

These devices, installed on indoor faucets, contribute to significant water savings without compromising the pressure required for irrigation.

By limiting the amount of water flowing through the faucet, they allow an indoor water source to be used efficiently and sustainably. In addition, by mixing air and water, they create a more voluminous flow while using less water resources.

It remains essential to ensure that the aerator adapter is compatible with the type of indoor faucet available.

This solution can be used either temporarily or permanently, as needed, and is particularly useful when there is no external faucet.

Among our most widely used products are the M22 female quick adapter with standard aerator and reduced-flow “ECO” aerator (item 107) and the M24 male quick adapter with standard aerator and reduced-flow “ECO” aerator (item 108), both of which have universal quick couplings and standard threads commonly used for faucets. This allows it to be easily connected in both bathrooms and kitchens.

How to use them? You just need to have a fitting (we offer our 6-ball metal Colortap hose connectors, an advanced connection device designed to facilitate and improve the use of irrigation systems) to connect with the hose and you’re done!

The advantages of Colortap aerator adapters are many:

universality of the connections;

Made in Italy products;

superior quality of materials;

metal system;

long service life of the items;

water-saving;

reliability guaranteed by Colortap.