Abstract: An apparatus (100) for purging water from a plumbing installation (120) having a length of conduit (110) with a first connector (151) fixed at a first end (111) thereof and a second connector (161) fixed at a second end (112) thereof. The first connector (151) is mated with an outlet of a pump (130), the second connector (161) is mated with a fitting of the plumbing installation (120) and at least one connector having a valve (155, 165).