How to attach a tap to a barrel. How to cut a crane into a barrel - features of the operation. Why use a drain valve

Plastic drums are widespread in various fields of activity - they can be used for storing and transporting oils, fuels, chemicals and other liquids. But if the container is used in everyday life as a storage tank for water, it becomes necessary to screw a tap into it so that it is convenient to consume the contents.

The technology of installing a crane in a barrel with a large hole using an "American" coupling

1 person alone will not cope with the task, if the barrel is even 200 liters, he will need an assistant. We need such materials:

3/4 "straight American coupling with internal and external threads;
tap with external thread;
screw;
2 rubber pads;
2 washers that match the size (you can make homemade ones from plastic).

A hole is prepared in a plastic barrel using a drill with a drill of 18-19 mm. "American" should not freely enter it, but screwed in with some effort.

The assembly sequence is as follows:

The "American" gets ready and a tap is screwed into it;
a plastic washer and a rubber gasket are put on the coupling from the side of the external thread;
the assembled structure is tightly inserted into the hole on the barrel;
inside the container, a gasket is put on the "American", and then a washer;
the nut is cured and tightened securely.

For more effective sealing, the joint inside and outside the barrel can be treated with silicone sealant.

The sequence of installing the valve in a barrel with a narrow neck using a fitting

For this method, you will need a fitting with an external thread on both sides (without a flange in the middle) or a regular tube of short length with a solid external thread, too. On one end, you need to put on an elastic gasket, a washer and screw the nut to the middle (if the tube) or until it stops (if the fitting).

A hole is drilled in the barrel. A strong rope is taken, passed through the neck and released into the tap hole. A prepared fitting is put on the rope, and any limiter is tied to its edge, which will pass into the narrow neck of the container, but will get stuck in the fitting (tube).

The rope with the fitting must be pulled from the side of the hole for the installation of the tap very carefully so that the washer with the gasket does not fall off from it. After the device enters the slot, a gasket, a washer is put on the tube (fitting) and tightened tightly with a nut. A tap is screwed onto the rest of the thread.

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With a reservoir at their disposal, many resort to buying a crane for a plastic barrel. The motives for this may be different, but inevitably the owner is faced with the problem of embedding the drain device into the structure. On the one hand, it is quite simple - the body material makes it easy to make a hole in it. But in practice, you always have to face difficulties, and you cannot do without instructions.

A crane for a plastic barrel - a practical solution

This solution makes it possible to simplify the discharge of liquid from the container, to make it quick and convenient. Many have tanks with a capacity of more than 100 liters, and then the problem of using it arises - it is inconvenient and difficult to tilt, it is almost impossible to get liquid from the bottom. A barrel for water with a tap makes it possible at any time to receive as much liquid as you like, to dose it, and to regulate the pressure.

Before you cut the tap into the barrel, you need to select it. But it is worthwhile to immediately figure out how it will be attached. We will consider a drain option that is equipped with an internal thread.

Do you need a reliable water container in the country? One of the options is a Eurocube, in which it can be accumulated and then used as needed. It is interesting in that it holds 1000 liters of water, it is compact and easy to install, as it is made of durable polymer. It remains only to install a do-it-yourself faucet for the eurocube for draining. There is nothing complicated in this, except for some nuances, which we will talk about in the course of the article.

First, we will analyze in detail the container itself - what it is, where it is used, what happens, and then we will install a crane suitable for the Eurocube. Our task is to help establish water supply in a suburban area.

What is a Eurocube

This is the name of a polymer container made in the form of a cube.

Due to the use of durable material, the product has become widespread:

at construction sites;
at car washes;
in the oil and chemical industry;
in everyday life.

To protect the polymer structure, an external metal grate is used, and a pallet is installed below it, increasing the protection of the product. Thanks to this, the Eurocube can compete with other stronger and more expensive containers.

The weight of the finished structure is approximately 60 kg. The container has a neck with a lid for filling liquid, a special valve can be used through which air is passed through, everything depends on what exactly will need to be transported in it.

The last but not least detail is the drain flanged or socket ball valve with a diameter of about 30 mm. Capacity is categorized as medium-tonnage containers.

Standard

Although the eurocube can be different in size, volume and materials used for its manufacture, standards all exist:

Outer packing	Usually it is rigid - steel crate and pallet. The latter can be plastic or wooden, it all depends on the purpose.
The form	In the form of a cube.
Material	High density polyethylene ND is used, most often PE 100.
Thickness	The wall can have a thickness of 1.5-2 mm, the size depends on its purpose.
Colour	Usually - natural white, although the instructions allow you to paint in any.
Tap	The ball is more reliable, it is possible to install a piston version, but it will serve much less time.

By type, Eurocubes are classified into:

Food- used mainly for storing water and food (for example, oil, vinegar, ethyl alcohol).
Technical- usually used for the transportation and storage of acids, alkalis and fuels.

The price of the product depends on the manufacturer, as well as whether it is new or used. The difference can be up to 7,000 rubles. Now we will deal with cranes for the eurocube and how to install them on it.

Coupling valve

A kind of ball valve that is connected to the water tank using couplings that have an internal one. Also, the product can have an internal tapered thread.

The valve is opened by turning the handle counterclockwise until it stops. Full opening occurs when the handle is installed parallel to it; it closes by turning the handle clockwise.
Very often, such a tap can be found in heating and water supply systems.
Device modifications:

economy version - single-hull or monolithic;
a frequently used design is a two-piece, which is also the case;
repairable - three-piece or collapsible (you can repair the crane yourself).

In the photo - a container with a tap with water at the site

Advice: when choosing, it is necessary to take into account the diameter of the adapter from the eurocube so that it matches the inner diameter of the crane.

Mounting

Before installation, clean the faucet from sand and dust, carry out installation only by completely closing it.
Prepare linen thread for threading or plumbing fum tape.
Wind thread or tape around the threads, making sure all grooves are filled.
If using thread, squeeze the sealant onto it.
Screw the tap onto the adapter by hand. If done correctly, it will turn almost two turns.
Take the wrench and finish screwing on the tap.

Device characteristics - plus:

low cost;
low weight and dimensions;
long service life;
versatility and reliability of the design;
does not require maintenance;
it is allowed to mount in any position;
seals off the flow, and this can be done very quickly.

Negative: Requires long levers to close or expensive electric actuators for automatic use of the device.

Advice: when assembling the coupling valve, care must be taken so as not to cause deformation of parts and failure of the product.

Output

Eurocube is a plastic container of increased strength, thanks to the use of a metal frame and a pallet. They use products in various spheres of our life.

For ease of use, a drain valve (coupling or flanged) is provided, which is most often connected via an adapter. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.

Anyone who has ever used barrels or large cans knows how inconvenient it is to drain liquid from them, especially if they are filled to the top. To simplify this task, the container can be improved, namely, by embedding a drain cock into it. Below we will take a closer look at how to embed a tap into a barrel so that the container does not lose its tightness.

General information

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

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

Therefore, below we will consider how to embed a crane into an iron barrel and a plastic container.

Plum insert

Into a metal barrel

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

For the sidebar, you will need the following materials:

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

Note!
Before proceeding with the tapping of the drain, you should clean the inner surface of the container from dirt and rust.

So, the instructions for doing this work are as follows:

Before you cut the tap into a metal barrel, you need to outline the location of the drain... To do this, you can use a regular compass.
Then in the indicated place you need to drill a hole... If necessary, the hole can be widened with a round file. The main thing is that it matches the diameter of the squeegee.
Next, on the side of the short thread of the squeegee, screw the locknut, after which it is inserted from the outside into the prepared hole.
After that, from the inside, you need to attach the second lock nut.
Fum tape should be wound on the free part of the thread and applied liberally.
After that, carefully tighten the connection... This must be done with the application of effort so that the wall deforms at the point of squeezing.
Now it remains only to screw the shut-off valves to the squeegee and check the system's performance.

This completes the process of inserting the plum with your own hands.

Into a plastic barrel

Now let's look at how to embed a faucet into a plastic barrel. It is best to carry out this procedure with a heat gun and hot melt glue.

If there is no such tool, then tapping the tap into a plastic barrel can also be done using 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 cut the tap into the plastic barrel, you need to outline 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 tap for the plastic barrel. To do this, a large metal washer and a waterproofing rubber gasket must be installed on the thread side.

Next, sealant must be applied to the gasket and washer, as shown in the photo.
After that, the inlet pipe of the device must be inserted into the hole and, on the other hand, also put a rubber gasket and a washer on the thread, treating the joint with a sealant.
At the end of the work, a nut must be screwed onto the thread from the inside.

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

In this case, work is performed in the following order:

First of all, you need to make a hole in the container along the diameter of the fitting.
Then the fitting must be fixed on a metal wire, which will allow it to be pushed into the hole from the inside of the canister through the neck and then pulled out the wire. To do this, a limiter can be tied to the wire on one side.

In the photo - a union with a flange

Before inserting the fitting into the hole, the place where the flange fits to the tank 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, a lock nut should be screwed onto the thread from the outside, having previously installed a rubber gasket and treated the joint with a sealant.
At the end of the work, the shut-off valves must be screwed onto the union.

Advice!
To make the canister more convenient, you can cut the second neck into it, from the opposite side to the first.
In this case, the water will be drained evenly.

This completes the insertion process.

Output

Tapping a tap into a container does not require large expenditures of finance and effort, but at the same time makes it much more convenient to use. The only thing to do this operation should be carefully, adhering to the above recommendations, so as not to spoil the product.

From the video in this article, you can gather some additional information on the indicated topic.