Lockatap PDSLT001 Tap Lock, Green,12.5 x 6.5 x 7 cm

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It may sound unlikely, but water theft is a thing. If you have an easily accessible outside faucet and live in a reasonably busy area, there’s a good chance that one day someone will “borrow” your water. As water doesn’t come for free, this isn’t ideal. And if you’re really concerned about water theft you can fit a flow meter to see how much is being ‘borrowed’ and then take the more draconian measure of shutting off the main outdoor faucet valve if you think it’s necessary. A water meter will tell you exactly how much water is being used. Any sudden change or spike in usage can alert you to a potential water leak or instances of water theft. It’s a good idea to know where your shut-off valve is in case of leaks. Also, if you live in a zone that’s prone to freezing weather, you can help to prevent frozen faucets by switching off the external water supply for the winter. We also switch ours off before going on vacation. The product is made from insulated, varnished steel. It is a great quality product that is tough and durable, and able to withstand heavy weather conditions with limited damage. It can be installed instantly without any tools and is not very difficult to use.

Faucet covers can prevent damage to pipes and faucets. Cold weather, rain, and dust can all have a negative impact on your faucets, spigots, and hose bibbs. Faucet covers are particularly good at making sure your pipes don’t freeze. We’re not pointing the finger here, but we’ve heard tell of landscaping contractors, pest control, and city workers helping themselves to water. It can happen in error, and of course, these people need access to a water supply; however, it’s costly to you if you end up providing the water for the whole neighborhood’s landscaping. You can get flow meters that measure usage from individual faucet; so if you want to know whether your outdoor spigot is being abused by water thieves or opportunistic landscapers, this neat device should give you a clearer picture. Once you’ve installed your new flow meter, you can monitor your usage to see if there are any deviations. In newer homes, the outdoor faucet shut off valve is usually located close to the main water valve. In older buildings, it may be separate from the rest of the valves and closer to the outside faucet itself. If you have an exterior faucet but no separate way to shut off its water supply, it’s worth getting a professional in to quote for installing one.For your yard faucet, you’ll need a cold water flow meter that’s designed to live in the great outdoors, and it can be for non-potable (non-drinkable) water use. You can get digital displays or go for one of the rather fabulous-looking dial versions. When it comes to preventing fool-proof theft prevention, this is the best way to do it. A thief simply cannot steal something that isn’t there. There’s a world of difference between helping yourself to water from an outside spigot, and breaking into a house to switch on the water, so there isn’t a way for a thief to bypass this deterrent.

Deliberate water theft is illegal; and although most thieves will take it from fire hydrants, sometimes they will take water from a private residential faucet if it’s easy to get to. Vacation homes are easy targets as they’re often unoccupied (as is your own home if you’re on vacation).