On 13 Aug, 19:37, "nightjar" nightjar@insert my surname
here.uk.com wrote:
"Ben" wrote in message

ups.com...

Hi, I'm putting in a new outside tap using 15mm soldered copper pipe.
While unlikely at this time of year, I am a bit worried it may freeze
in colder months if I forget to drain it. Obviously I could lag it,
but would simply putting in a short section of flexible hose, such as
that used for tap connections, help at all? Providing an expansion
zone so the pipe didn't burst...?

Why not simply use above-ground grade HDPE pipe for the outside part?

Colin Bignell

Perhaps - plastic pipe runs have a tendency to look a bit ugly and
bulky at the joints though...