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55 Gallon Plastic Barrels
How do I install a spigot on these.
I searched Google and found instructions that include cutting a large hole in the top and then securing the spigot on the inside with some type lock nut. Would it work to cut a hole a little smaller that the threaded end of the faucet and using some type epoxy? Will the pressure blow it out? thanks steven |
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55 Gallon Plastic Barrels
Something like this:
http://www.rotonics.com/tanks/Accessories.htm You need the threaded & gasket parts to hold pressure - Home Depot & Lowe's probably have it - if not, go to a plumbing supply ... Fittings RMI Bulkhead Fittings: Standard EPDM Gaskets. 1/2" - 4" PVC Bulkhead Fittings with EPDM Gaskets. 3/4" - 3" Polypropylene Bulkhead Fittings with EPDM Gaskets. Viton Gaskets are available upon request. Gene wrote in message ... How do I install a spigot on these. I searched Google and found instructions that include cutting a large hole in the top and then securing the spigot on the inside with some type lock nut. Would it work to cut a hole a little smaller that the threaded end of the faucet and using some type epoxy? Will the pressure blow it out? thanks steven |
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wrote in message ... How do I install a spigot on these. I searched Google and found instructions that include cutting a large hole in the top and then securing the spigot on the inside with some type lock nut. Would it work to cut a hole a little smaller that the threaded end of the faucet and using some type epoxy? Will the pressure blow it out? thanks steven http://www.pacd.org/resources/pollut...20brochure.pdf http://www.naturalrainwater.com/make_rainbarrel.htm http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/ws/ws-rain-barrels.pdf http://ag.arizona.edu/gardening/news...les/16.14.html This is easy. We did this, but instead of plumbers putty we used JBWeld. The bracket in the back keeps it from coming out, the JBWeld keeps any water from leaking. Had it for 10 years so far. jojo |
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... How do I install a spigot on these. I searched Google and found instructions that include cutting a large hole in the top and then securing the spigot on the inside with some type lock nut. Would it work to cut a hole a little smaller that the threaded end of the faucet and using some type epoxy? Will the pressure blow it out? thanks steven Threaded and gasketed will be more easily disassembled in the event of a clog. If your big-box stores don't have what you need try Crump Plumbing, open 7 days. 8647 Rockwood Ln (behind Waterloo Ice House on Burnet), 512-454-6622 No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. -- Mike Harris Austin TX |
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