RAINPAL RBS005 Brass Water Container/Rain Barrel Quarter Turn Spigot(Lead Free Compliant)

I took a half-inch drill bit and drilled a hole in it. drilled an inch hole in the bottom of a 5 gallon Home Depot pale (along with a screw for the pale's top). I was curious if the faucet could produce water. Given the curvature of the plastic, the seal was tight, but as I tightened the nut, the plastic flattened. The watertight seal is still intact. To protect the plastic and create an extra seal, I added an extra washer on the outside (a regular rubber hose washer that I "forced" on). br>br>This is a far superior solution to any of the low-cost water dispensers on the market. And all of the components are simple to replace.

Miley HUSSAIN

| Sep 06, 2021

The high-quality brass spigot that came with these rain barrels was one of their biggest selling points. They were, in fact, total garbage. Both spigots began to leak, and one of them refused to open further than the leak. I would have chosen a different rain barrel if I had known that I could get good quality brass spigots like this one for such a low price. The first benefit is that they come with a high-quality rubber gasket that stays in place even when you tighten the spigot. The plastic knob for opening and closing the valve is also very easy to turn. Furthermore, the water that flows from the spigot does so in a consistent stream. The spigots I replaced had cheap rubber gaskets that wouldn't stay in place when tightened, the valve was difficult to open and close, and the water sloshed all over the place as it passed through. These are fantastic for rain barrels. br>br>I highly recommend them. So far, they've performed admirably, and I'll update my review if that doesn't hold true in the future.

Nolan Cohen

| Dec 14, 2021

The issue is that the nut and washer must be installed on the inside, but you can't reach down and hold them in place while treading the tap in. THIS SUPPLIER MUST PROVIDE THE RBS02LF.

Aaron Freeman

| Apr 04, 2021

We decided to use one of these due to the frequent water outages. When the water is turned off, it can be used for drinking. We installed one of these spigots near the bottom of the tank to make it easier to empty and clean it on a regular basis. br>br>I started by drilling some holes in a sacrificial 5 gallon plastic bucket with a spade bit (because I didn't have any hole saws). I tried both the 7/8 and the slightly smaller 13/16 that were recommended. The 7/8 seemed a little loose, though it may have held water fine, whereas the 13/16 allowed me to easily thread the spigot into the plastic for a very secure fit. br>br>Now that that was out of the way, I drilled 13/16 into the stock tank's walls, which are supposed to be 1/4" thick. The spigot threaded right into place with a snug fit but no real resistance, thanks to the spade bit's excellent performance. Then, on the inside, I tightened the nut and discovered that I had a 1" socket that fit perfectly. So all I had to do to make the installation permanent was use an adjustable wrench on the outside. I've been filling it up with water and keeping an eye out for any leaks since then. Seeing as there aren't any, I'm going to order a second unit for my second tank. br>br>I like how the 1/4 turn ball valve is designed and how the hose spout bend isn't too radical - For my purposes, dead straight would have been ideal, but this will suffice. Others have commented on how sharp the threads are, and this is true. This worked well for me, but be cautious when installing it. br>br>Because this is all new, I can't speak to its long-term durability. But, because I don't think it'll be used very often, there's a slim chance it'll fail in my lifetime.

Haley Peck

| Oct 02, 2021

Before buying this, I did some research on Amazon to see what the advantages of plastic over brass were; the plastic was a few dollars more expensive, so it made sense that there was a plastic advantage - The weight of the brass, I was told, would prevent a solid seal, while the lighter weight of plastic would put less strain on the system - Both ideas seemed reasonable, but when I bought a "plastic" valve, I discovered that neither was true. I didn't even try to install it because it was so flimsy. I placed an order for a brass valve - It's sturdy and well-sealed - I filled the barrel with water, sealed it, and added air pressure (no more than 15 pounds - no leaks.

Eliana WHITEHOUSE

| Oct 06, 2021

Despite this, I decided to buy the entire kit! And it's fantastic! The 1/4-turn spigot works flawlessly, and the instructions and installation are simple. I did, however, include a large flat-screen television in the mix. On the thin material I'm using, I added a washer to the inside of my rain barrel for extra support, but you wouldn't need it on thicker plastic.

Bonnie Briggs

| Feb 04, 2021