Question 1

Can anyone supply some measurements for this. Width of opening & depth. Needs to cover a bit of pipe too

Accepted Answer

The internal dimensions where the shell meets the wall are approx 11cm x 12.5cm and the internal depth (front to back) is approx 14cm. I found that it fitted our modern tap that emerges from the wall on a single straight pipe. However, with our old tap, the pipe emerges from the wall and then drops 5 or 6 cm. The tap is connected to that pipe and held by a backplate that is screwed into the wall. The shell does NOT cover that tap properly even when I force it and scrunch up some of the internal insulation (not recommended). For that tap I use an insulated soft bag designed for the purpose and probably obtained from Amazon. You just tighten the cord around the pipe to hold it in place. Both seem to work well.

Question 2

How does it fit to the wall

Accepted Answer

Hook the loop on the inside around the tap, hold the end of the cord you see on the outside of the cover, press on the cleat to release its grip, and slide the cleat towards the wall to tighten the shell against the wall. I have found it fits comfortably around our modern tap, but I have to use a soft cover around our old-style tap as this cover doesn't fit over the pipework.

Question 3

Does it have an aperture for water drips? Otherwise frozen water will negate any insulating effect.

Accepted Answer

No it does not.....but it does work well to protect the outside tap.
After a week of minus 8 degrees and heavy frost My outside tap did not freeze.
Hope this helps

Question 4

I have 9cm external pipework leading to the outside tap.  Will the cover be wide enough to enclose this?

Accepted Answer

For some years now, I have used this item to cover an outside tap. It only covers the tap as stated.

ASIN	B06XF73GGN
Best Sellers Rank	46,683 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 165 in Outdoor Taps
Brand	STORMGUARD
Colour	Purple
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (541)
Finish	Brushed
Handle Lever Placement	Center
Handle Material	Plastic
Handle Type	Lever
Included Components	Cover
Installation method	Single Hole
Is Electric	No
Manufacturer	STORMGUARD
Material	Plastic
Model Name	5017259010129
Model Number	5017259010129
Mounting Type	Deck Mount
Number of Handles	1
Number of Holes	1
Number of Pieces	1
Recommended Uses For Product	Outdoor
Special Features	Anti freeze
Spout Design	Standard
Style	Modern
Unit Count	1.0 count
Warranty Type	limited

STORMGUARD Hard Shell Outside Tap Cover - Garden Tap Frost/Freeze Protector

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