Hoses are usually attached to a hose spigot or tap.

What is the part of the hose that connects to the house?

The faucet is the point at which your garden hose system connects to your home plumbing.

What is the difference between a hose bib and a Sillcock?

A hose bib has the valve to the water exposed to the outdoors close to the water source. Silcocks have a longer body with the valve at the end of a long rod.

Why is it called a hose bib?

A hose bib is the small faucet attachment on an outer wall of your home that facilitates your access to water in your backyard, driveway and the likes. As the name implies, this is the small tap that functions as an attachment to your garden hose, giving you easy access to water outdoors.

What is hose bib used for?

The hose bib is the small faucet on the exterior of your house. Its essentially an outdoor tap that allows you to run water from the inside of your house to the outside. You use this tap to attach your garden hose for many different jobs.

Whats the difference between a hose bib and a Sillcock?

A hose bib has the valve to the water exposed to the outdoors close to the water source. Silcocks have a longer body with the valve at the end of a long rod.