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Anyone who has used barrels or large cans knows how uncomfortable it is to drain liquid from them, especially if they are filled to the top. In order to simplify this task, the capacity can be improved, namely, a drain tap inserted into it. Below we take a closer look at how to tap the faucet into the barrel so that the container does not lose its tightness.

General information

The drain valve is a very convenient device, because it does not need to overturn or lift the container. In addition, drainage is carried out carefully, without splashing the liquid, which is also very important in some cases.

Inserting a tap into a barrel is a relatively simple procedure that every home craftsman can do. The only thing that should be noted is that this process largely depends on the material from which the container is made.

Therefore, below we will look at how to punch a faucet into an iron barrel and a plastic container.

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In a metal barrel

Place the drain as low as possible. However, you should not do this in the bottom, since such a tie-in will significantly reduce the functionality of the structure and will require a special pedestal for it.

For the sidebar will need the following materials:

The price of all these materials is not high, so the cost of this operation is minimal.

Note! Before embedding the drain, clean the inside of the container from dirt and rust.

So, the instruction for the implementation of this work is as follows:

• Before embedding the faucet in a metal barrel, you need to outline the location of the drain. To do this, you can use a conventional compass.
• Then in the specified place it is necessary to drill a hole.. If necessary, the hole can be expanded with a round file. The main thing is that it corresponds to the diameter of the sgon.
• Next, from the side of the short thread of the spike, tighten the lock nut, after which it is inserted from the outside into the prepared hole.
• After that, from the inside you need to bait a second lock nut..
• Wrap the fum-tape on the free part of the thread and apply silicone pipe sealant abundantly.
• After that, you need to carefully tighten the connection.. This should be done with the application of force to deform the wall in place of compression.
• Now it remains only to fasten the shut-off valves to the assembly and check the operation of the system..

At this point, the process of tapping your own hands is complete.

In a plastic barrel

Now consider how to embed the faucet in a plastic barrel. It is best to perform this procedure using a heat gun and hot melt glue.

If there is no such tool, then the tap insert into the plastic barrel can be made with the help of a threaded connection. The only thing in this case, you need to take care of sealing the joint.

This is done as follows:

• As in the previous case, before you insert a crane into a plastic barrel, you need to map and drill a hole. If the plastic is soft, the hole can be cut with scissors or a sharp knife.
• Then you need to prepare a mortise crane for a plastic barrel. To do this, from the side of the thread you need to install a large metal washer and a waterproofing rubber gasket.

• Next, the gasket and washer need to apply a sealant, as shown in the photo.
• After that, the inlet of the device must be inserted into the hole and, on the other hand, also put a rubber gasket and a washer on the threads, having treated the joint with a sealant.
• At the end of the work on the inside you need to tighten the nut.

Often the container has a narrow mouth, as a result of which it is impossible to screw the nut from the inside. In this case, you will need a fitting that has a flange on one side.

Work in this case is performed in this order:

• The first thing you need to do in the tank hole diameter fitting.
• Then the fitting must be fixed on a metal wire, which will allow to push it into the hole from inside the canister through the neck and then pull out the wire. For this purpose, a wire can be attached to the wire from one side.

• Before inserting the nozzle into the hole, the place where the flange fits to the vessel wall must be lubricated with a sealant, you can also use a rubber gasket.
• Next, the wire is pushed through the neck into the hole and thus the fitting is pulled out. Holding it with a wire, tighten the locknut onto the thread from the outside, having previously installed a rubber gasket and having treated the place of the joint with a sealant.
• At the end of the work on the fitting it is necessary to screw the stop valves.

Tip! To make the canister more convenient, you can cut a second neck into it, on the opposite side of the first one. In this case, the water will be drained evenly.

This completes the tie-in process.

Conclusion

Insert of the crane in capacity does not demand big expenses of finance and forces, but at the same time does it much more convenient in use. The only thing to perform this operation should be carefully, adhering to the above recommendations, so as not to spoil the product.

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