types of outdoor hose bibs
The outside hose bib or outside faucet. There are three basic types. Galvanized pipe: This type uses galvanized pipes for the water delivery. These pipes have a galvanized coating (silver looking) and rust from the inside out. These are typically found in older homes. They are easily identified by the threads on the back of the faucet.
There are three basic types. 1  Galvanized pipe: This type uses galvanized pipes for the water delivery. 2  Copper soldered: This type of faucet is also used with galvanized pipe with adapters in most areas of the country. 3  Frost proof: They are a more modern outside hose bib.