On Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:12:20 +0100, Jim
wrote:



Thanks guys for all the info, however i'm unable to have a tap fitted
outside for 2 main reasons, one it's social housing and i'm not allowed
to do that plus i live on 1st floor so another problem to deal with.
I will have a look at those links posted now.

Jim

Havn't you got room anywhere inside that you can fit a suitable tap?

That you live above others and probably could be held liable for for
any damage caused by water leaking down below would suggest even more
importance of ensuring a connection does not leak .

Here is another idea for you as you say you are on a first floor and
also using a pump, presumably running the hose out of a window or
down some stairs.
Just fill sink/bath and weight the end of the hose so it stays under
the water and let it syphon out. You could use a bucket or bowl in
sink/bath and leave tap gently on to match the rate at which you are
using it, leave the plug hole unobstructed so any overflow from
bowl/bucket runs safely away.

or forget a hose and use a pump up garden sprayer ,should be able to
clean a bike with a decent one, you can get a back style one that
holds 16 litres for less than £20.
http://tinyurl.com/jywjdm9

G.Harman