I currently have a 23 gallon Brute trashcan that i have been using to store RODI water. I am planning on building a simple stand to raise it up a little and add a tap near the bottom so I can fill a bucket easily (without pumping or scooping the water out). What parts will I need to create the "tap" (are there any kits you know of)? Will a bulkhead work with the curved trashcan? What are other people doing? Thanks!
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Ya I would call around the LFS closest to you. HD does carry them though too just not usually the outside pipe threads we need for drilled tanks. However since its not for a tank these should be fine just make sure the hole you make is almost exactly the size of the bulkhead you get. I might suggest the 1.25" one so you have quick and fast flow 
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203258...toreId=10051&N=5yc1v&R=203258816#.UmlohsvnbqA
http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203258...toreId=10051&N=5yc1v&R=203258816#.UmlohsvnbqA
Doesnt look like smaller than 55 but here is some locally http://www.containerreclaimer.com/Poly Drums.html
or if you are up for a small road trip this guy has some 35 and 15 gallons http://pueblo.craigslist.org/for/4138649884.html
or if you are up for a small road trip this guy has some 35 and 15 gallons http://pueblo.craigslist.org/for/4138649884.html
A couple thoughts:
1. Definitely find out what was in the containers!
2. The short radius on smaller containers may compromise a hard tap like a standard bulkhead. In such an instance I would look into Uniseals: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/plumbing/uniseals.html
I've got a few Uniseals if you'd like to demo.
1. Definitely find out what was in the containers!
2. The short radius on smaller containers may compromise a hard tap like a standard bulkhead. In such an instance I would look into Uniseals: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/plumbing/uniseals.html
I've got a few Uniseals if you'd like to demo.
I have some uniseals laying around in 3/4" and 1". You are welcome to a couple if you would like to try them out. They seemed to work fine on my DIY fuge, but they were at the very top with only a small amount of water pressure. I do not think I would trust them at the bottom of a 50G filled drum, but that is just my humble opinion.
The easiest solution is a vertical storage tank. These people have them in all sizes. http://www.boydsequipment.com/category/103-vertical-storage-tanks.aspx
The nice thing is that the bulkhead is already in them and they are strong and made for this use. The Rubbermaid cans really aren't.
I use one of the 25 gallon tanks to mix salt water. Hang a powerhead and heater in it and I'm always ready when I need water or a water change.I put a hose on the bulkhead fitting and open the valve.
The nice thing is that the bulkhead is already in them and they are strong and made for this use. The Rubbermaid cans really aren't.
I use one of the 25 gallon tanks to mix salt water. Hang a powerhead and heater in it and I'm always ready when I need water or a water change.I put a hose on the bulkhead fitting and open the valve.
There are a few of the experienced guys on here using those barrels, so assuming they contained something that could be well cleaned out then they would work great.
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In fact, here is a link that was passed to me of a place selling those barrels:
http://www.containerreclaimer.com/Poly Drums.html
Edited to add:
In fact, here is a link that was passed to me of a place selling those barrels:
http://www.containerreclaimer.com/Poly Drums.html
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