RAINPAL RBS006 Stainless Steel Rain Barrel Spigot (Quarter Turn Ball Valve)
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Hello, it's a 1/2" straight pipe threaded pipe that isn't tapered. Thanks
Sorry, Lisa, but I don't have that problem because I live in Southern Arizona. Last winter, on the other hand, I had no problems.
A straight threaded inlet and a standard hose outlet are included with this valve. This valve does not have a male tapered pipe thread inlet. A female tapered thread is almost certainly present in your barrel. As a result, rather than relying on a taper, this valve relies on the gasket to form the seal. This has the advantage of being able to cope with a wide range of container wall thicknesses and allowing the final position of the outlet or handle to be adjusted to precisely suit one's needs.
Because it isn't a standard size, it will not fit. To use the included nut or a female thread of similar diameter, a 21 mm or 7/8 inch diameter mounting hole is required. You could, however, flip it over and thread the 1" male thread into your female receptacle on the other side. You won't be able to connect it to a hose, though.
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First and foremost, I wanted the stainless steel spigot because it does not contain lead, unlike the other spigots that do. I believe the handle is tungsten as well, not 100% sure, but it is not plastic as well. br>br>Installation Instructions:br>br>Installation Instructions:br>br>Install I was going to tape an adjustable wrench to the inner part of the spigot until I realized it wouldn't fit through the bung hole. br>br>So I got a 1 inch wrench and taped it to the end of the handle of our push broom. The bung hole was large enough for the 1 inch wrench to fit through. br>br>But first, after drilling the 7/8 inch hole in the bottom, I taped the inner part of the spigot to the end of the pole, lowered it to the bottom to match up with the outside spigot part, and started to connect the outside spigot to the inner part, but it isn't a tight seal because the inner spigot part keeps spinning around, so it won't tighten any further. br>br>So, as shown in the photos, I taped the 1 inch wrench to the end of the pole and wrapped the bottom end of the wrench around the inner spigot part. br>br>This held the inner spigot part firmly in place so I could tighten the outside part without the inside part spinning. I was able to create a super tight, high-quality seal because I could now hold the inner part firm. br>br>On a Side Note: As I tighten the outside spigot part, I get a better seal. br>br> I used a collapsible or extendable rain gutter extension to go into the bung hole of the rain barrel to make the perfect rain barrel out of a 55-gallon bucket. a 5-gallon drum This can be used as a water barrel as well. br>br>And at the end of the rain gutter extension, I put a screen filter in a plastic funnel I got from the Dollar Store to ensure that all water goes straight into the barrel with no spillage and that the screen pre-filters the water. Filters out debris like leaves and twigs before they enter the barrel.
This spigot was purchased to replace a broken plastic rain barrel spigot. It appears to be sturdy and heavy, and it should last longer than the rain barrel's original cheap spigot. br>br>I mistakenly ordered a smaller size than what came with the barrel (by mistake, I mean I didn't bother measuring the hole). Fortunately, I had an original gasket on hand, which I combined with the one that came with this spigot to create a complete seal - Make certain to take measurements. It was simple enough to install. br>br> Because the barrel was longer than my arm, it wasn't ideal, but thankfully the spigot was simple to install; otherwise, extension tools would have been required. br>br>The only thing that could cause a problem is the spigot's weight. My rain barrel is collapsible and has soft sides, and I'm concerned that it will tear. Once the barrel is full and sturdier, it shouldn't be a problem. For the time being, I must open the valve with caution. This isn't necessarily a flaw with the product; it's just something to think about when determining whether it's right for your needs.
This was purchased to go on a 55 gallon barrel that didn't have a lid that could be removed. I used a 13/16-inch wood boring bit because that's all I needed to drill into the plastic, and I was able to twist it into place without having to use the nut that came with it. It should be noted that it came with a rubber washer to create a seal, which should be placed on the OUTSIDE of whatever you're installing this on. If I ever need another barrel, I'll buy this one again.
Water was sprayed in every direction by the plastic one. You don't have to hold the watering can up around it because it has a nice even flow, as you'd expect from a faucet. The plastic one, on the other hand, had a longer shank that created a seal by passing through a rubber gasket. The rubber o-ring is all that's left on this one. There is a slow leak due to a ring that does not seal properly (at least on my barrel). We lose about the same amount of water from that as we did from filling the can, so I'll call it a win.
I tried a few different spigots, and they all leaked. You could, however, disassemble them and clean them. This one doesn't leak, but I haven't been able to figure out how to disassemble and clean it. I make beer and use this as a sampling port, so not being able to disassemble and clean it is a major issue for me. But I'm picking this one over the rest because it won't leak. So far, I've purchased two and am very happy with them. I'm going to purchase more.
This spigot suits my needs perfectly. I returned to purchase another, but it was no longer available. I only gave it four stars because I don't know how long the valve will last, but I expect it to outlast the plastic one it replaced. Before choosing a spigot, make sure you understand how your barrel is put together. Fortunately, a brass version of this appears to be on the way, so I'm going to order it.
A faucet wrench mounted on a stick is used to install the faucet. Right the wrench jaw with duct tape. A similar technique could be used with a box end wrench and duct tape.
They were incredibly simple to install, as long as you made sure there was enough room for the stainless steel retainer ring/washer to fit. My first hole was a little low, but it still worked. The second fitting I installed was perfect; getting these fittings in stainless steel was nice, and I thought it looked nicer, sturdier, and cleaner than brass or copper. I would buy these fittings again and recommend them to others who are looking for a rain barrel fitting.
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