Outside Tap Cover for Winter, 2Pcs 25x18cm Tap Cosy Cover
Outside Tap Cover for Winter, 2Pcs 25x18cm Tap Cosy Cover Thickened Outdoor Tap Cover with Reflective Strip, Jacket Insulated Protector from Freezing Waterproof
Material Outer
210D oxford waterproof coating, prevent the frost from penetrating your outside tap.
Material Middle
Thicker Insulation cotton, isolate the outside temperature effectively.
Material Inner
Waterproof Coating prevent from getting wet.
3 Layers Protection
Ensure 100% Waterproof & Better Insulation. Perfect for rainy or snowy days
Dimensions
18cm W x 25cm H with 2 Pack
Package Included
2 × Outside Tap Covers
Precautions:
1. Due to manual measurement, the product size may have an error of 1-2mm;
Precautions:
2. Due to light and environment, the product may have color difference;
I have typically used the rigid polystyrene cover for taps, but they always break as they are not made to accommodate anything other than a small tap.
These covers were easy to fit over the taps with the end connectors still in place, being fastened by Velcro, which will be fine in the locations my taps are in, for windy areas, they may need some additional fixing.
So far the temperature hasn’t dropped considerably, but the cold nights we have had these covers have worked well.
Two covers for two taps were supplied, or at least that is what the descriptions said. However, these are large (51 cm) covers, too big for the common domestic garden tap. Perhaps the smaller (25 cm) covers would be more suitable.
Rather, these 51 cm tap covers are suitable for a commercial or industrial installation, a stand pipe, hydrant or similar. The quality is excellent, far better than needed for domestic use. In my working life, I’d be quite happy to spec/install these items in an industrial setting.
I’m less convinced the velcro fastenings would do the job which could do with some extra ties to survive the occasional knock and gust of wind.
I found this a little bit confusing at first in terms of how to apply it to my outdoor tap.
It doesn’t come with any instructions. But, after a bit of trial and error I have applied it and it is working great.
The issue I encountered was that there is 63cm of padded sleeve with the velcro strips near the opening. My tap only protrudes ~10cm from the wall so it was looking a bit ridiculous at first. I’ve now managed to gather up the excess sleeving and get it all wrapped by the velcro strips after a bit of fuss.
It would be easier if the strips were separate from the sleeve, or at least attached at the mid-point rather than near the opening, but anyway, job done!
The sleeve’s insulation is excellent; as I was applying this to my tap I put my arm inside to open it out to it’s fullest extent and temperature difference inside was incredible, they’ve obviously used high quality materials with this item.
4 stars not 5 due to the messing I had to do because the velcro strips were too close to the opening of the sleeve – If you have a tap on a post protruding from the ground then this is a 5star item definitely.
If buying for a tap attached to the wall of your house (unless the tap protrudes by 50cm or more?), expect a little bit of fuss in gathering up the excess material and getting it wound up securely.
On receiving these outside tap covers, I realised they were bigger than I thought. I have an outside tap that extends from my wall and is quite small. However, as the Amazon listing shows, these cosy covers can be folded so can suit both taps like mine and also the standing types that extend up from the ground.
The covers are simply insulated and waterproof material with 2 velcro straps that curl round the base to tighten up around the tap, keeping it reasonably warm and no longer prone to snow, Ice and frost. Sort of like a Tea cosy for taps!!
Having made the mistake years ago of not protecting an outside tap and having it seize up as a result, I can see the benefit of something like this. Burst pipes can also result, which leads to expensive replacement. These Tap covers can prevent all of this, and are so simple to use.
I only needed one, so I have given the spare to a grateful neighbour !!
Such a useful item! My taps outside would freeze in really cold weather conditions. Now, with this insulated tap cover, I won’t have this problem anymore. Really glad I bought it.
This a basic product that slips over the tap connection of your tap that is exposed to the outside elements.
The ‘cover’ is well stitched together with insulated, waterproofed material that has a velcro strap incorporated into the narrow end of the cover, to tighten around any tap connection.
The makers have also smartly stitched a luminous reflective strip that makes it easily stand out in areas that are dark. This should prevent you from ‘bumping into it’ if in close proximity to it in reduced light scenarios.
The velcro strap is of good quality and the ‘adhesion’ hooks are of good enough quality to allow the strap to me opened and closed a lot of times, before the velcro becomes weak.
Even if the velcro fails, the outer waterproof cover can be secured simply with other means, such as rubber bands or string.
The fact that there are two covers in the pack make this product good value.
Happy to recommend.
Ordered these for winter as I need my taps not to freeze up as I often rinse my dog after a walk. These are super easy to fit and quick to get on and off. We haven’t had a hard frost as yet since I’ve started using them but the quality of the product and the materials leave me feeling that they will confident work.
I received four bags. The main material is a synthetic nylon type, with a waterproof coating. I did splash some water over it when cleaning my front door, and the waterproofing was apparent.
Each bag is black and has a reflective strip, which is useful if your outside tap protrudes significantly from the wall. The size of each bag is bigger than I expected – most taps I’ve come across have been of a similar size, but at least you can be assured the bag will fit any size tap.
The thickness of the bag is good and well padded. I suppose the extra space around the tap will trap air and contribute to the insulation. The Velcro at the top of the bag wraps nicely around the base of the tap – if however you have pipework exposed, I would also get hold of some lagging to cover that as the bag might not be sufficient.
The bags are well constructed and although it’s early days, they look as though they’ll last a few seasons.
They are 17.99 for a pack of four, which, considering how much it might cost to replace a burst pipe, is probably a good investment.
We used to have one of those foam tap covers with an elastic toggle to pull tight and get a secure fit that accidentally got thrown away. It was replaced by a zip-lock bag covering some old socks over the tap that worked, but wasn’t pretty and which went a bit soggy in the rain.
These tap covers (you get 2 in a pack) are luxury by comparison with the aforementioned and the size I tried (the smallest) is plenty big enough for your average outside tap. It feels well made and the material is apparently waterproof. There’s a reflective strip that we don’t really need, but its doing no harm. The velcro fixing works okay, but I probably would have preferred some form of a drawstring and toggle the securing mechanism as I think that that could have resulted in a tighter fixing.
Today was not perhaps the best day to test them out as although it is October it has been 25 degrees here today! I expect though that these tap covers will come into their own when winter temperatures arrive, and although we only have one outside tap having two will mean that we can swap them over if one becomes a bit manky. Arguably it is overkill to have what amounts to a ski-type mitt for your taps, but if you live in colder climes than east anglia then it might be what you need (shouldn’t speak too soon in case we get a hard winter here now).
I will of course update the review if there are any issues once the overnight temperatures get below freezing and these are really tested.
4.0 out of 5 stars Good protection for outside taps if maybe a bit OTT
I have typically used the rigid polystyrene cover for taps, but they always break as they are not made to accommodate anything other than a small tap.
These covers were easy to fit over the taps with the end connectors still in place, being fastened by Velcro, which will be fine in the locations my taps are in, for windy areas, they may need some additional fixing.
So far the temperature hasn’t dropped considerably, but the cold nights we have had these covers have worked well.
Two covers for two taps were supplied, or at least that is what the descriptions said. However, these are large (51 cm) covers, too big for the common domestic garden tap. Perhaps the smaller (25 cm) covers would be more suitable.
Rather, these 51 cm tap covers are suitable for a commercial or industrial installation, a stand pipe, hydrant or similar. The quality is excellent, far better than needed for domestic use. In my working life, I’d be quite happy to spec/install these items in an industrial setting.
I’m less convinced the velcro fastenings would do the job which could do with some extra ties to survive the occasional knock and gust of wind.
Overall, a decent product.
I found this a little bit confusing at first in terms of how to apply it to my outdoor tap.
It doesn’t come with any instructions. But, after a bit of trial and error I have applied it and it is working great.
The issue I encountered was that there is 63cm of padded sleeve with the velcro strips near the opening. My tap only protrudes ~10cm from the wall so it was looking a bit ridiculous at first. I’ve now managed to gather up the excess sleeving and get it all wrapped by the velcro strips after a bit of fuss.
It would be easier if the strips were separate from the sleeve, or at least attached at the mid-point rather than near the opening, but anyway, job done!
The sleeve’s insulation is excellent; as I was applying this to my tap I put my arm inside to open it out to it’s fullest extent and temperature difference inside was incredible, they’ve obviously used high quality materials with this item.
4 stars not 5 due to the messing I had to do because the velcro strips were too close to the opening of the sleeve – If you have a tap on a post protruding from the ground then this is a 5star item definitely.
If buying for a tap attached to the wall of your house (unless the tap protrudes by 50cm or more?), expect a little bit of fuss in gathering up the excess material and getting it wound up securely.
On receiving these outside tap covers, I realised they were bigger than I thought. I have an outside tap that extends from my wall and is quite small. However, as the Amazon listing shows, these cosy covers can be folded so can suit both taps like mine and also the standing types that extend up from the ground.
The covers are simply insulated and waterproof material with 2 velcro straps that curl round the base to tighten up around the tap, keeping it reasonably warm and no longer prone to snow, Ice and frost. Sort of like a Tea cosy for taps!!
Having made the mistake years ago of not protecting an outside tap and having it seize up as a result, I can see the benefit of something like this. Burst pipes can also result, which leads to expensive replacement. These Tap covers can prevent all of this, and are so simple to use.
I only needed one, so I have given the spare to a grateful neighbour !!
Such a useful item! My taps outside would freeze in really cold weather conditions. Now, with this insulated tap cover, I won’t have this problem anymore. Really glad I bought it.
This a basic product that slips over the tap connection of your tap that is exposed to the outside elements.
The ‘cover’ is well stitched together with insulated, waterproofed material that has a velcro strap incorporated into the narrow end of the cover, to tighten around any tap connection.
The makers have also smartly stitched a luminous reflective strip that makes it easily stand out in areas that are dark. This should prevent you from ‘bumping into it’ if in close proximity to it in reduced light scenarios.
The velcro strap is of good quality and the ‘adhesion’ hooks are of good enough quality to allow the strap to me opened and closed a lot of times, before the velcro becomes weak.
Even if the velcro fails, the outer waterproof cover can be secured simply with other means, such as rubber bands or string.
The fact that there are two covers in the pack make this product good value.
Happy to recommend.
Ordered these for winter as I need my taps not to freeze up as I often rinse my dog after a walk. These are super easy to fit and quick to get on and off. We haven’t had a hard frost as yet since I’ve started using them but the quality of the product and the materials leave me feeling that they will confident work.
I received four bags. The main material is a synthetic nylon type, with a waterproof coating. I did splash some water over it when cleaning my front door, and the waterproofing was apparent.
Each bag is black and has a reflective strip, which is useful if your outside tap protrudes significantly from the wall. The size of each bag is bigger than I expected – most taps I’ve come across have been of a similar size, but at least you can be assured the bag will fit any size tap.
The thickness of the bag is good and well padded. I suppose the extra space around the tap will trap air and contribute to the insulation. The Velcro at the top of the bag wraps nicely around the base of the tap – if however you have pipework exposed, I would also get hold of some lagging to cover that as the bag might not be sufficient.
The bags are well constructed and although it’s early days, they look as though they’ll last a few seasons.
They are 17.99 for a pack of four, which, considering how much it might cost to replace a burst pipe, is probably a good investment.
These tap covers (you get 2 in a pack) are luxury by comparison with the aforementioned and the size I tried (the smallest) is plenty big enough for your average outside tap. It feels well made and the material is apparently waterproof. There’s a reflective strip that we don’t really need, but its doing no harm. The velcro fixing works okay, but I probably would have preferred some form of a drawstring and toggle the securing mechanism as I think that that could have resulted in a tighter fixing.
Today was not perhaps the best day to test them out as although it is October it has been 25 degrees here today! I expect though that these tap covers will come into their own when winter temperatures arrive, and although we only have one outside tap having two will mean that we can swap them over if one becomes a bit manky. Arguably it is overkill to have what amounts to a ski-type mitt for your taps, but if you live in colder climes than east anglia then it might be what you need (shouldn’t speak too soon in case we get a hard winter here now).
I will of course update the review if there are any issues once the overnight temperatures get below freezing and these are really tested.