Bunnings

gitsho · Senior Member

Bunnings

Duh · Guru

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.. confuse

nomadic1 · Senior Member

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 · The Happy Helper

Called a "tap key" I think - we have one - best value ever at under $10!!! In the plumbing department.

Hylda&Jon · Guru

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

spida · Guru

my Bunnings one is called an 'Anti-vandal tap'

Delta18 · Guru

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 · The Happy Helper

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 · Guru

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 · Member

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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.

Denis

jetj · Guru

Hylda&Jon wrote:
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

Cheaper in Bunnings, under $10 I think.

Grams · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

There's a picture of it on Hylda and Jon's link in their post.

sandsmere · Guru

Yep ! $9 at Bunnings .

I've seen them in other hardware shops too . We've used ours a few times .

Dougwe · Chief one feather

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 · Veteran Member

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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.

Cheers,

Sheba.