Temporary water supply line to sink

[951Michael]

Hello everyone,

I have a unique situation. I will be putting in a temporary sink and need to run water to it. Inside I have access to a threaded connection that accepts standard garden hoses. I was planning on just using this connection and purchases a very durable garden hose for this. Will that work? Anything better I can do?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Reach4]

How temporary?

Will you be drinking the water?

Only cold?

 

[Sponsor]

 

[951Michael]

6 months.

Will not be drinking,

Only cold is fine.

Thanks

 

[hj]

Then that is fine.

 

[951Michael]

Thanks everyone,

I was somewhat concerned that the hose might break thus flooding the area. I suppose I will need to make sure it is a very good hose.

Will this work fine: https://www.amazon.com/Apache-98108...373064&sr=8-11&keywords=industrial+grade+hose

 

[FullySprinklered]

That's a kick-ass hose. Can you keep it for freezing for the next few months?

 

[Terry]

How far do you need to go? You can also buy PEX in 100 foot rolls.

 

[Kreemoweet]

I can tell you that you are taking a very large risk of a potentially very expensive accident by using a garden hose for that purpose.
I have personally witnessed several failures of hoses used for exactly the purpose you describe. They always seem to wait until
3 AM to burst, to maximize the damage.

Instead, I would suggest using a series of SS-braided washing machine supply hoses. They can be chained together using short
brass nipples that have male hose threads on each end. Usually hand-tightening the hose ends is all that is required.
Available at any harware store/home center. At the sink location, you would use an adapter nipple to suit whatever your sink faucet/supply lines require.

I can also tell you, from personal experience, that those "industrial" rubber hoses are likely to impart a heavy chemical/rubbery taste and odor to the water they deliver. If you look at the bottom of the ad you posted, you'll see that they are not intended for potable water use.

 

[Reach4]

Instead, I would suggest using a series of SS-braided washing machine supply hoses.

That would be very expensive.

Everybody can like Terry's suggestion of using a roll of PEX. Just watch the bend radius. Heck, with that, you should be able to drink the water also.