3P Technik Original Watering Post – Honed Smooth Stone Effect Garden Tap

The 3P Technik Original watering post is the smooth-stone variant in the 3P Technik watering post collection, featuring a completely honed finish that resembles polished natural granite. Where the Natural Stone post carries a cut-stone texture, the Original range presents a flat, smooth surface on all sides, giving it a more contemporary and refined appearance. Standing 90cm tall on a 24cm x 24cm base, it integrates a chrome-plated ¾" metal tap at the front and a rear quick-connect base fitting for fast connection to pressurised supplies.

Design and Specification

Available in Dark Granite and Granite, the Original watering post suits modern landscaped gardens, minimal garden designs, and formal planting schemes where clean lines are favoured. A distinctive diamond-shaped plate crowns the top of the post, providing a geometric design accent that complements both contemporary and traditional garden aesthetics. The post is manufactured from UV-resistant, recyclable high-grade polyethylene, providing long-term colour stability in outdoor conditions without requiring sealing, painting, or protective coatings.

Technical Specification

• Height: 90cm. Base dimensions: 24cm x 24cm
• Front connection: 1 x ¾" BSP chrome-plated metal tap
• Rear base connection: 1 x quick-connect fitting (hose or pipe)
• Diamond-shaped accent plate at top of post
• Surface finish: completely smooth, honed stone effect on all sides
• Material: UV-resistant, recyclable high-grade polyethylene (PE)
• Available in Dark Granite and Granite finishes
• Ground fixings not included — appropriate fixings should be selected for local conditions

Applications and Usage

The 3P Technik Original watering post is suitable for permanent installation wherever an elegant and discreet outdoor water access point is required. It connects to standard garden hose fittings via the rear quick-connect, making it straightforward to integrate with existing rainwater harvesting systems, pump-fed water butt installations, or mains water supply points. Common applications include domestic garden tap points, allotment water stations, commercial landscaping projects, community garden installations, and hotel or leisure ground maintenance. The compact 24cm x 24cm base fits within planted borders and paved terraces without requiring significant excavation or preparation, and the UV-stable polyethylene body ensures this post remains a low-maintenance solution for many years of outdoor service.

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