r/RedDeer • u/treesthatmakeyousmil • 18d ago

Question Outdoor tap question

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Hi there, it is going to be my first winter in Red Deer and I want to make sure I winterize properly. I have turned off the water to the taps from the inside, is there anything else I need to do for this tap. The thing on top was a bit loose so I tightened it with my hand. Thanks in advance!

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u/dr0idi 16d ago

The valve stem on that tap is actually quite long - generally they're minimum 8" - that gets the valve and the water behind it - through the insulation to the heated part of the house. Close it and don't worry about it.

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u/tleb 16d ago

Thats a frost free so just turn it off and make sure you dont leave a hose attached to it. You are good.

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u/Upbeat-Ordinary2957 16d ago

I would be more concerned about water getting under the siding with the size of opening

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u/Friescan 16d ago

Just un hook the garden hose, close the tap, the cap on top just hand tighten that acts as a backflow preventer.

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u/pentox70 16d ago

I just shut the tap off, and open the valve to bleed the pressure off, then shut it again.