Rain barrel Bulkhead union install in closed-top barrels

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How-to install a bulkhead union in a closed-top barrel. The video show installing the bulkhead union in either direction. Commonly used for making rain barrels.
A newer style, 3-piece fitting that includes the union and the valve:
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@lw7967 11 ай бұрын

Maybe we can add to this. Great video though! We do it a bit easier for us old folks but your concept is good! Take a piece of paracord about 2 1/2 times the height of the barrel. No need to cut the cord, just make sure you have enough. In the very middle of that length of cord, tie on a 2 inch flat washer. Larger, if your mount is bigger. Just use a tight half knot so it doesn't slip around. You can untie it later. Anything you use must be larger than the inside mount. Next slip cord inside the mount, do not tie on! Be sure it is facing AWAY from large washer. The washer is what will hold the inside mount up against the inside barrel wall. Now, at the very end of the cord, on the side of the inside mount, tie on a smaller washer or nut that can go thru the new hole on the bottom. Drop small washer and cord into barrel but leave inside mount and large washer on top of barrel until you get cord & small washer out the new hole or your inside mount will fall off the cord! We used a magnetic wand to grab the small washer and pulled it thru the new hole. You could make a wire hook also. You can take off the small washer if it will not go back thru the inside mount, you just need to be able to pull that cord out the bottom hole to pull the inside mount into place. Ok, now, pull the cord out from the bottom hole all the while also holding onto the top cord and drop the inside mount and large washer into the barrel [great to have help here). Pull the mount and large washer down into the barrel. Hang on to that top cord... you have to pull it back out! Keep pulling the bottom cord and it will pull the inside mount into place and the large washer will hold it there. Hold bottom cord tightly while you screw on the outside mount. You will have to slip the cord inside the mount washer. Tighten but do not break anything! Untie the small washer and pull the upper cord up and out along with the large washer and you are done. We like using paracord because we don't have to worry about it breaking. Good luck!

@MiHanLin1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've been scratching my head over this one for a while. Thanks for the demonstration, which was very effective. I'm quite confident I'll be able to do this now.

@RodeoCowgirl-55 2 жыл бұрын

Me, too scratching my head to figure out what plumbing fittings I need. This video awesome lessons to learn from him. I would be lost and takes long time to figure out yourself so thank God for KZfaqs. Great place to watch and learn. This person showing us how is definitely perfect HIGH 5 🤚...perfect video to show us how.👍👍

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@The.Chiefman 2 жыл бұрын

You can sticky tape the nut to a flat stick. This would give you more pressure and control and it quicker too

@captastroglide 2 жыл бұрын

Dude your a fucking genius! I swear this problem has been haunting me for months! Thank you.

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@may_unlimedia 7 ай бұрын

Good presentation. Thanks!

@barbarahunt1780 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I knew there was a way to do this, I just couldn't remember how. This will save me cutting the tops off my rain barrels to get inside.

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@bunyiphoopsnake5870 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t see why you would even try the later method on a large tank. Tried to climb in but my shoulders wouldn’t fit. Previous owner put the bulk head on outside, then I thought he must of done it wrong as it’s impossible to get that screw on. Glad I watched this to confirm.

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

Putting the shaft portion of the union inside the barrel reduces the stress on it when using heavy connectors and valves. My use is for watering plants and I use several valves that are heavy. These would easily crack the union if used with the union turned the other way.

@bunyiphoopsnake5870 Жыл бұрын

@@geartechreview4370 it took me 5 min to feed the shaft down to the hole. I’m glad I did it this way as T-piece ect made it heavy load. So, as you say, less stress. I figured this was the case.

@stephanielewis7212 2 жыл бұрын

You are a genius.

@sevenohnine 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how to do this ... thanks!

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@sevenohnine 3 жыл бұрын

I found it is easier for me to fish out the string with the barrel turned upside-down and I drop the string with a weight attached into the hole I just drilled. I pulled the string up and let it dropped and generally the string fell out of the opening at the bottom after a few times.

@TheGizmoGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thank you

@adflorida7426 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your helpful video.

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@alzzla2730 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that requires some skill 👍

@deant.6841 3 жыл бұрын

Nice demonstration. Thx

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@rickiriarte7245 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the instructions!!!

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@tophervanous6938 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever! Thanks so much!

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@elmerdianasas8683 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea... very helpful.

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

@georgelee6857 2 жыл бұрын

That is real good trick. Thank you a lot

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ericnease1972 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Job 👍👍

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@shivakumarhiremath5560 Жыл бұрын

Soo nice

@geartechreview4370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hope you enjoyed it.

@prasannakumarguhan 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, This video was very informative, I'm from India and we address these Bulk Heads as tank Nipple, I was wondering how to change my IBC totes bulk head, now I have a way forward. Thank you very much

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

@feargach2107 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. Very nicely demonstrated. I have, in the past, cut the hole for the downpipe wide enough for me to get my arm down, holding the nut in a vice-grip. I've also fitted the barrel upside down with the tap fitted through the barrel's bung/cap and drilled a hole in the barrel's bottom (now the top) for the downpipe. But no more messing about. This is the way to do it. Much thanks.

@geartechreview4370 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching

@josearroyo6883 3 жыл бұрын

Genius

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@atomicsmith Жыл бұрын

Now how do you take this fitting out when you need to replace a cracked washer? That’s the predicament I’m in…

@geartechreview4370 Жыл бұрын

Pull outward on the fitting white turning it might work. It will put friction on the nut holding it somewhat still. You could also use a long stick to go inside the barrel and hold the nut still while turning. This might require a second set of hands.

@himsmyboy 4 жыл бұрын

Man - I appreciate you sharing this info. This really helps and you show both ways!! Glad to see this. - WHERE DID YOU GET THE BULKHEAD UNIONS / FITTINGS from?? What size are they ?

@geartechreview4370 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the unions on ebay. They are 3/4" double threaded. I have to find a new buyer nearly every time I need some. Buyers don't carry them for long.

@geartechreview4370 4 жыл бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GREEN-LEAF-TF34P-E-BULKHEAD-3-4-PIPE-X-1-1-2-TANK-BARREL-FITTING-3054582/401057113029?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

@moscowfreak1111 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought 4 today, of the white kind in the video. They're ~$5 at Menards, by the outdoor spigots.

@FalconWing1813 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I found these at a lowes near my house. Do you know the part that could connect to this and adapt to regular pvc pipe? Thanks!

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

I use flexible hose with my setup. But if I'm reading it right, you are looking for something like this www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-3-4-in-x-3-4-in-x-3-4-in-dia-Adapter-PVC-Fitting/1067457 I'd make sure I had a way to disconnect it once glued up though.

@FalconWing1813 3 жыл бұрын

@@geartechreview4370 Thanks for the reply! yes sir That is what I was looking for. I like your point though , being able to disconnect and service / clean out the barrel is a good idea , thanks again!

@JGoodman333 4 жыл бұрын

Did you use a paddle bit or hole saw for the hole where the bulk head goes?

@geartechreview4370 4 жыл бұрын

usually a paddle bit

@RodeoCowgirl-55 2 жыл бұрын

Would garden hose fit that threaded part or what kind of threaded I need to get? I am not familiar about threads. I was going to build a stand like deer stand. Not sure how high. I just want to put plastic trash barrel on the stand and fill up with city water to evaporate chlorine out few days then water my garden from it. Should I put hole on the side or bottom. It is just for gardening purpose.

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

the bulkhead fitting has female threads that accept a male spigot. The spigot has garden hose threads. Putting it on the side allows you to sit the barrel on something flat without worrying about where the spigot will need to be. I use these spigots/hose bibbs or something similar www.lowes.com/pd/AMERICAN-VALVE-Brass-Quarter-Turn-Hose-Bibb-with-SS-Handle/1000598301

@RodeoCowgirl-55 2 жыл бұрын

@@geartechreview4370 thank you so much...you were helpful. My garden pots is above the ground just high enough to put dish pan underneath to collect water over and over again like recycle water. I need to build couple of stands to put trash barrels on it for water and your video here how to put fittings on were very helpful. My above ground pots are about knee lenght so how high should I build the stand. When I do that., would water be easy to come out? Thank you so much. I not worry about water pressure as I would slowly water my pots anyway.

@RodeoCowgirl-55 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you can make another video to tell us difference between threads what are they called as I have seen different threads. I just need to learn about threads.

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

I only know enough for these installs. I researched to figure this out. I am definitely not qualified to teach anything about plumbing

@TheDeepsea79 Жыл бұрын

Good video but what size bulk head and what size hole saw ?

@geartechreview4370 Жыл бұрын

I didn't include sizes since viewers may purchase something different than what I used. The union I used was a 3/4" unit ( amzn.to/3xA4O56 ) and I used a 1-3/8" paddle bit (1.364 / 34.64 mm actual size), but a hole saw will will as well.

@RodeoCowgirl-55 2 жыл бұрын

What size do I need 1/2 or 3/4 or 1 for watering my garden slow motion.

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

The bulkhead comes in different sizes. The spigot size must match the bulkhead size. But overall, the bigger the better in terms of pressure and flow. Larger sizes are also much more expensive. Personally, I chose 3/4" and have stuck with it to eliminate needing multiple sizes.

@votuvotu 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to get the thread started?

@geartechreview4370 2 жыл бұрын

only a minute or two. It's best to make sure that the threads are free from burrs, etc before you actually put it in the barrel.

@frankspivey3920 3 жыл бұрын

What size hole did you drill

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I made one. Let me check

@kabuangschannel7420 3 жыл бұрын

Why not use glue to that rubber gasket?.. instead of using nylon??.

@geartechreview4370 3 жыл бұрын

The union comes as a kit with everything needed included. No glue is needed. This also makes it removable.

@kabuangschannel7420 3 жыл бұрын

@@geartechreview4370 what i mean is instead of removing rubber y not making it permanent on its location..everytime u put it back those rubber are always on that position..im just curious.. pls enlighten me sir..