How to water plants on my balcony?

[mybalcony]

Hi,

I just moved to an apartment with a large balcony.  My many plants survived winter but they need watering for the hot summer.

What do you suggest?

There is no tap on balcony.

I like to setup a drip hose.

Thanks

Kathy

 

[mybalcony]

Hi Dave,

I am wondering if this

"Switch Faucet Adapter Kitchen Sink Splitter Diverter Valve Water Tap Connector D"  will do the job?

The existing mixer needs to be replaced soon.

Thanks.

Kathy

[EricL]

Hello @mybalcony  

Let me tag @Dave-1 to make sure he's aware of your question. I'm sorry but I'm not familiar with the Switch Faucet Adapter. However, if you are changing your sink tap and it has an aerator on it, I suggest using the Pope Indoor Tap Adaptor. It's an easy clip-on system that allows you to attach a standard garden hose to your kitchen tap without having to use large fittings.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[mybalcony]

Thank you Eric

Good suggestion.

Need to check if my kitchen mixer tap is compatible.

I am ordering this online too.

Switch Faucet Adapter Kitchen Sink Splitter Diverter Valve Water Tap Connector D

 

[Dave-1]

Morning @mybalcony 

Mmmm I am unsure of the adapters thread matching either your existing tap (or the new one when you replace it) 

Just had a look on the Bunnings website and cant see anything as nice a sthe one you have shown, I would suggest to see what type of thread that one has for the tap spout end and also the new tap you are thinking of  thread to see if the are suitable. My first thought was justa  rubber connector to slip over the tap not something that would permantly be on the tap (will be a lot less hassel I think your way)

Dave

[mybalcony]

Thanks Dave.

There is a risk of incompatility ... and Amazon is generally helpful with returns.

It costs $11.50 and worth trying.

Connecting to the kitchen sink tap needs the switch diverter.  Otherwise disruptive to cooking and cleaning.

I am getting it today and will soon find out.

[mybalcony]

Hi Dave,

So happy the tap switch diverter works 😄 20Nov2023

Now can fill the rain water tank with tap water from kitchen sink tap.

[mybalcony]

Hi Eric

So happy the tap switch diverter works 😄 20Nov2023

Now can fill the rain water tank with tap water from kitchen sink tap.

[EricL]

Hello @mybalcony 

Thank you for the update, I'm glad you got your water source sorted out. 

If you need assistance with any other project, please let us know.

Eric

[mybalcony]

Hi Eric,

It has been helpful to learn from the workshop discussions.  Appreciate all your suggestions and advice.

Thank you.

[Dave-1]

Good Morning @mybalcony 

"Cheering sounds" No more lugging a watercan around!

Dave