Does anybody know what the item is that can be bought at bunnings for using on all taps when travelling.rgds gitsho
-- Edited by gitsho on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 05:19:32 PM
Duh said
12:24 AM May 22, 2013
I bought one about six months back Gitsho, can't remember what it was called and I don't have it here at the moment.
Two of the staff didn't know what I was talking about, but another one did, I think they are called a Multi Tap Handle or 4 Way Tap Handle or something like that, mine was made of brass, not much help but someone will know..
nomadic1 said
12:26 AM May 22, 2013
I think they're just referred to as 4 way taps. I'm pretty sure that's what I asked for when I bought mine. If you don't have a Bunnings nearby Mitre10 have them.
jules47 said
12:27 AM May 22, 2013
Called a "tap key" I think - we have one - best value ever at under $10!!! In the plumbing department.
When everyone has one they will change the design to thwart the water thieves again.
I think they are not 'anti vandal' they are 'anti theft' taps.
jules47 said
02:17 AM May 22, 2013
In Bicheno, Tasmania, they have put big steel boxes secured with a HUGE padlock over the taps they don't want you to use - even though the Visitors Info Centre told us to go to one of them - didn't know it was now locked!!!!!!!! So a tap key would not help there!!!
Wombat 280 said
03:31 AM May 22, 2013
They are used by Councils to prevent vandals in public areas turn the taps on and leaving them run all night. I didn't thing that were available to the general public they were treated like G Keys, you can't get one cut without the right paper work
StephenM said
03:58 AM May 22, 2013
Hi thanks for putting that in I was going to Bunnings myself tomorrow to buy once but didn't know what they where called.
neilnruth said
04:30 AM May 22, 2013
While they are called Tap Keys - they are not a key that you would get cut. They are a four way (four different fittings) that slip over the top of taps where there is no handle. Yes, we got ours in plumbing section and it is brass. Briche showed us his. So far we haven't had to use it but we've got it if we need it.
hako said
04:46 AM May 22, 2013
I wonder if it's legal to take water from a tap that has the theft proof fitting. I'd imagine the council or whoever owns the tap could cause trouble for you as the installation of the theft/vandal proof fitting means it is not for public use. We've never had trouble finding a tap that works in the normal fashion at parks and rest stops. I know lots of travellers use the 4 way handles but I also know that locals do object to travellers taking water from a tap not for public use.
I have seen a few places where the handles on the tapes have been removed by vandals. The water is there for the public, but vandals keep coming in and taking the handles. So having a tap key is worth having. Even if you don't ever use it.
Sheba said
06:20 AM May 22, 2013
Was going to post a Pic., but it's out in the 'van. Will do it tomorrow, unless some-one else beats me to it.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Duh said
06:29 AM May 22, 2013
There's a picture of it on Hylda and Jon's link in their post.
sandsmere said
01:23 PM May 22, 2013
Yep ! $9 at Bunnings .
I've seen them in other hardware shops too . We've used ours a few times .
Dougwe said
01:24 PM May 22, 2013
From a previous life when I was in Local Government for 20 years I remember at management meetings this was discussed from time to time and it was said to try and stop vandals from vandalising and kids from passing and turning on for the fun of it and leave on.
We had serious items on the agenda as you have noticed above. Mmmmm your rates at work, aren't you glad you know that now.
Willow said
03:02 PM May 22, 2013
One small word of warning. Those taps that require a key are sometimes connected to a source of non-potable water such as partially treated grey water. We use them here on Hamilton Island for gardens and the water comes from our waste treatment plant.
beiffe said
03:13 PM May 22, 2013
I thought all qld water comes from waste water now. One of the gifts of Anna doesn't tell lies I thought. LOL Regards Brian
Duh said
09:51 PM May 22, 2013
Willow wrote:
One small word of warning. Those taps that require a key are sometimes connected to a source of non-potable water such as partially treated grey water. We use them here on Hamilton Island for gardens and the water comes from our waste treatment plant.
Good point Willow, could be just for council watering plants, washing things down etc, etc....
johnq said
11:04 PM May 22, 2013
Willow wrote:
One small word of warning. Those taps that require a key are sometimes connected to a source of non-potable water such as partially treated grey water. We use them here on Hamilton Island for gardens and the water comes from our waste treatment plant.
I have this image of cups of tea being poured out and wives accusing their their spouses, "Where DID you fill the tank last" and "Do I really have to watch everything you do?"
Sheba said
02:00 AM May 23, 2013
Duh wrote:
There's a picture of it on Hylda and Jon's link in their post.
That's what I get for not clicking the link. Thanks Vic. I got mine from Home Hardware. Forget the price, but it was not expensive.
Does anybody know what the item is that can be bought at bunnings for using on all taps when travelling.rgds gitsho
-- Edited by gitsho on Tuesday 21st of May 2013 05:19:32 PM
I bought one about six months back Gitsho, can't remember what it was called and I don't have it here at the moment.
Two of the staff didn't know what I was talking about, but another one did, I think they are called a Multi Tap Handle or 4 Way Tap Handle or something like that, mine was made of brass, not much help but someone will know..
This is the thing
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAP-KEY-VANDAL-PROOF-CAMPING-CARAVAN-ADAPTOR-NEW-/271205875888?pt=AU_Building_Materials&hash=item3f252140b0
When everyone has one they will change the design to thwart the water thieves again.
I think they are not 'anti vandal' they are 'anti theft' taps.
Hi thanks for putting that in I was going to Bunnings myself tomorrow to buy once but didn't know what they where called.
Yes, we got ours in plumbing section and it is brass. Briche showed us his. So far we haven't had to use it but we've got it if we need it.
Denis
Cheaper in Bunnings, under $10 I think.
Was going to post a Pic., but it's out in the 'van. Will do it tomorrow, unless some-one else beats me to it.
Cheers,
Sheba.
There's a picture of it on Hylda and Jon's link in their post.
Yep ! $9 at Bunnings .
I've seen them in other hardware shops too . We've used ours a few times .
We had serious items on the agenda as you have noticed above. Mmmmm your rates at work, aren't you glad you know that now.
One of the gifts of Anna doesn't tell lies I thought. LOL
Regards
Brian
Good point Willow, could be just for council watering plants, washing things down etc, etc....
I have this image of cups of tea being poured out and wives accusing their their spouses, "Where DID you fill the tank last" and "Do I really have to watch everything you do?"