Outdoor kitchens are a growing trend in Australia. They enhance the style and functionality of your outdoor spaces, increase your property’s value, and most importantly, get you spending more time outdoors in the beautiful weather. Today we are going to explore the key features of outdoor kitchens as well as outdoor kitchen plumbing to take your outdoor entertaining space to the next level.
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Must-Have Features of an Outdoor Kitchen
With outdoor kitchens becoming more common, we are seeing them become closer to full kitchens. It is no longer just a barbeque and mini fridge, with some outdoor kitchens rivalling their indoor counterparts. Common features of outdoor kitchens include:
- Sinks and taps
- Countertops and benches
- Built-in storage
- Gas or electric stovetops
- Gas, electric, or charcoal barbeques
- Full refrigerators with water and ice makers
- Dishwashers
- Dining spaces
- Ceiling fans
Several of these features will require a water connection, sewer connections, and gas lines. We have created an outdoor kitchen plumbing checklist to help you prepare for planning your dream outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor Kitchen Plumbing Checklist
Sinks and Taps
Whether inside or outside, all kitchens will feature a sink. In your outdoor kitchen, a sink will require both a water line for fresh water and a drainpipe to carry away wastewater. The water line for your outdoor kitchen plumbing will need to be connected to your home’s water. If the kitchen is built a fair distance from the house, you can instead opt to install a separate waterline just for the outdoor kitchen.
The drainage pipe from the sink will need to be connected to the home’s sewer system or septic tank, depending on the system used in your home. Considering the connection and type of faucet you want in your outdoor kitchen will be essential.
Gas Stovetops and Barbeques
When you install your outdoor kitchen, you will have a range of options for stovetops and barbeques. You can have electric, gas, or even charcoal barbeques and stoves. Gas stoves and barbeques are known to cook your food quicker and more evenly, making them the superior choice.
Choosing this will require a gas connection to your outdoor kitchen that will deliver fuel straight to the stove. The gas line installation process should always be done by the professionals, as gas lines can be dangerous if not installed correctly. The gas line can be connected directly to your home’s main supply, or you can install a separate line with localised gas storage for your outdoor kitchen.
Appliance Connections
If you are investing in an outdoor kitchen, you may as well go all out on appliances and opt for a dishwasher and fridge with all the features. Both appliances will require water and drainage, so you will need to add another connection from the water line.
Just like with the sink, the water line can be connected to your home’s water main, or if you created a separate line for the sink, it can be connected to that. Dishwashers and fridges also require a drainpipe for any wastewater they produce. This drainpipe will be connected to the home’s sewer system, or septic tank, again depending on which one your home uses.
Choose Akins Plumbing for Your Residential Plumbing
A well-executed outdoor kitchen requires expert residential plumbing. That’s where the team here at Akins Plumbing can help. We will help you build the perfect outdoor space for your home. Call us today at (07) 3891 7480, get in touch online, or e-mail admin@akinsplumbing.com.au for a quote, sustainable plumbing requests, or general enquiries.