That’s why it’s so important to winterise and cover the outdoor tap with insulation during the colder months of the year. By doing this, you can protect your outdoor tap and your home as a whole.

Continue to lag all the pipes until they're fully insulated. Other products you can buy include outside tap covers and an insulating jacket for your water tank. B&Q sells a Outside Tap Cover ...

If you’re a regular outdoor tap user, perhaps as a farmer ... “The covers feels great and you can feel a good level of insulation that will protect the pipes. Better still, the velcro strap ...