Custom Hose Bib Photos
Here are the only parts you really need to build a custom hose bib. A ball valve, the special hose thread adapter and a male adapter that converts 1/2 inch copper to the special brass hose adapter.
The funny looking clamp holds the new hose bib securely to the wall. Remember, if you live where it gets cold, you MUST install a separate valve inside to cut off water to the outdoor faucet. The outdoor piping must be drained and the valve left open all winter.
These simple parts combine to create a custom hose bib.
Hose bib prior to soldering.
Here is the hose bib before I soldered it together. The valve is in the closed position. Always do this when soldering. Open it only after the valve body has cooled. I love how my valve works. I get full water flow and no valve noise.
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Tim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder in October 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder YouTube channel was the first home improvement channel on YouTube.