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What is particularly impressive about the aubaho water dispenser is the appealing design in combination with the convincing functional properties. The standing fountain made of light but robust aluminum presents itself in an antique design based on Art Nouveau. It can be placed anywhere in the garden and is also suitable for an invisible supply line from below. Most Amazon reviewers agree with the Water tap very satisfied. They praise the “super quality” and state that the look is just as beautiful in reality as it is in the pictures.

Like the winner in our comparison, the Festnight water column is also suitable for free placement in the garden. Made of durable, durable and easy-care stainless steel, the tap exudes puristic charm. The buyers of the model rate the workmanship and functionality as well as the modern design of the execution largely very positively. However, it is sometimes criticized that the hose coupling for the inlet should be a little leaky. In addition, many a reviewer asks himself whether a pressure reducer is possibly built into the tap, because apparently the water flows relatively thinly from the tap.

The Relaxdays petrol pump is our price-performance winner. For very little money you get a solid water column with a noble and unobtrusive design. Apart from the fact that this model is made of sturdy steel, it is also built very high. In addition, the water dispenser is supplied with an adapter for a ½ inch hose thread - in the event that the actual 3/4-inch connection does not fit. The integrated one is also practical Hose holder. Incidentally, you can also place this tap where you prefer it - provided that there is a connection option for the supply line at the intended location.

Purchase criteria

material

wood: A wooden water dispenser fits perfectly into the green oasis, but requires care.

stone: A stone water pump also harmonizes perfectly with the garden and is frost-proof and generally weather-resistant. However, it weighs heavily.

plastic: A plastic water dispenser is cheap and easy to care for, but often leaves a lot to be desired in terms of appearance.

Stainless steel / metal: A water dispenser made of stainless steel or metal is characterized by its elegance and durability, but costs more than other variants.

style

You can enjoy a wide range of styles. The material usually already indicates the basic direction. So water columns made of wood or stone generally appear natural. If you are only interested in the natural impression, you can buy a model made of plastic with a wood or stone look. Real eye-catchers are antique-looking metal water taps. Versions made of stainless steel appear simple and modern. The gabion column is absolutely trendy: you can skilfully hide the water pipe in a cylindrical wire mesh basket filled with pebbles or crushed stone.

height

A tall water dispenser has the advantage that you do not have to bend down when drawing water, which improves both general comfort and your back health. However, a water tap usually costs more the higher it is. In any case, the distance between the tap and the floor should be sufficient to easily place a watering can or a bucket under the tap. Caution: There is a risk of splashing with very high water pumps.

Connection thread

One of the most important dimensions when buying a water dispenser is the diameter of the thread for connecting a garden hose. For most columns, such as tubing, it is ¾ or ½ inch. If you notice too late that the column and hose are not compatible, you can fortunately retrofit an adapter to create the required harmony.

Intended location

Where would you like to place the water pump? If it is to be close to the house, a drain may be required depending on the slope and the surface. Some columns house a drain grate with a drain in their base plate. With these models you still need a suitable drain pipe in the floor. If the water tap itself does not have a drain grate, you will need to install a drain in the floor. If you want to set up the column in the middle of the garden, no drain is necessary. The wastewater seeps into the ground.

Water connection

To operate the water dispenser, of course, a supply line is also required. This can be done either invisibly from below or visibly from behind. If you want a free-standing water column in the middle of the garden, the supply line from below is obviously the nicer solution. Please note, however, that the water pipes must be laid in the ground for this. Your garden will already have an underground one Irrigation system(€ 32.95 at Amazon *) that is not a problem. Otherwise, however, the installation is quite complex.

Hollowness of the column

So that you can actually implement the supply line from below if you wish, the water dispenser and its lower part must be hollow on the inside.

frequently asked Questions

What is a water pump?

A water pump is a water tap for the garden from which you can draw water. The column is coupled to the house's water pipes so that it can carry the water to the to water and if you are soft enough (low in calcium carbonate) you can drink it yourself. In addition to these functional advantages, the water extraction point often also has a decorative character.

How does a water pump work?

In principle, a water dispenser works in the same way as a normal faucet: it is Once installed, you only need to turn the tap to put the water in the watering can or through the Garden hose to let flow. The challenge is to connect the water column to the {link u = water connection garden] water pipe [/ link]. Simply hire a professional to do this if necessary.

What is the difference between a water dispenser and a water socket?

Water pump and Water socket serve to draw water conveniently in the green oasis so that you don't have to drag the heavy watering can from the house into the garden every time. The column is usually a lot more decorative and can be used in a variety of ways. You can usually only connect a garden hose to a water socket.

Which brands offer good water dispensers?

The best-known brands for water dispensers include Graf, Wiltec and Westfalia Wasserwelten. In addition, modern manufacturers such as Relaxdays and vidaXL offer solid designs for comparatively little money. The water taps from Köhko and Festnight are still very popular with reviewers at Amazon.

Where is the best place to buy a water pump?

Water dispensers made from a wide variety of materials are available to you in large specialist garden centers such as Dehner. Sometimes you will also find what you are looking for in well-stocked hardware stores such as OBI, Bauhaus, Hagebaumarkt, Hornbach or toom. You can of course also discover cheap to particularly high-quality water columns from various brands on Amazon.

How much does a water pump cost?

Most easily available water dispensers are made of plastic, metal or stainless steel. In the area of ​​plastic models, there are often designs in wood or stone imitation. In principle, you pay less for a plastic water column than for other variants. Most of the water taps cost between 30 and 150 euros. But there are also more expensive pillars.