Outdoor hose Bibb-questions
I keep having thoughts about this copper hose Bibb nipple assembly. I am thinking that I put the property in danger by going with this, and opting for copper instead of galvanized steel, and leaving it 3-4 inches long instead of much tighter to the siding. My main concern is freezing. I believe the galvanized is much thicker and could resist freezing better. But also the length of this from the house is an issue. But I wonder how much? My thought is that in below freezing conditions, this will definitely freeze if not rapidly dripped with a full stream. I am wondering the exact mechanics of how the freezing of this exterior 3-4 inch section would affect the water system. Would it burst right at the frozen section ? Or would it burst inside the house? Please let me know your thoughts on this. This is a rental property in Tallahasee, Florida and I believe it is best to not rely on tenants to drop faucets, cover things in the cold weather, etc. it seems to be getting down to about 22-25 degrees each year now. This hose bib has been like this for 1-2 years now.
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You want a frost-proof silcock with a shutoff valve inside the house and installed so that the base of the valve unit on the outside of the house (the brass unit at the end where you turn on/off the water) is flush to the outside wall. Copper pipe only.