All about plastic barrels with a tap

Recently, plastic containers are very often used to store various liquids and bulk materials. Until recently, metal barrels were mainly used for these purposes, but they have some drawbacks. For example, metal is corrosive, heavy and can deform. Plastic barrels do not have such disadvantages.

Modern plastic, from which containers are made, are distinguished by good wear resistance and strength. The design of a plastic barrel with a crane seems to be very convenient, because it allows you to easily extract liquid from the container. If the tank is too large, then without a tap, it is difficult to get all the liquid to the end. Since it is very inconvenient to tilt such a structure. When there is a tap, you can get as much water as you need at any time. It is also possible to regulate the fluid pressure.

Another indisputable advantage of plastic barrels is their low cost. In addition, they are very convenient to transport because they are lightweight. High quality plastic has a long service life. If you follow simple rules, the container can last more than 30 years. Some manufacturers claim that their products have a lifespan of 50 years. To be sure of the quality of the product, it is necessary to check the availability of a quality certificate when purchasing. Also worth noting is the environmental safety of modern plastic. Such tanks can be used for drinking water and food products.

Currently, there is an opportunity to choose a plastic barrel with a crane of various modifications. In each specific case, you can choose the model that is most suitable for a specific location and functional purpose of the tank. To choose the right plastic container, you need to estimate how much liquid will be stored in it. The choice on the market today is very large, the barrel can hold 50, 100, 200 liters. But the assortment presented in stores is far from being limited to this. Larger or smaller barrels can be purchased, depending on the owner's needs.

Often, plastic barrels with a tap are bought at the dacha. In this case, the purpose may be different. The containers are used to create shower cabins in personal plots, to store water for irrigation. They are easy to use, yet very functional. There are models that are additionally equipped with legs for greater stability. As a rule, legs are used for products with a large capacity. For rooms with narrow doorways, small-diameter tanks are used.

One of the types of plastic barrels are monolithic structures. These are very reliable containers, which, due to the absence of seams, can withstand heavy loads without deformation. In the production of barrels, the most common method is rotary processing.

Plastic containers are equipped with lids. Also on the cover there are special breathing valves. This makes it possible, if necessary, to check the contents of the barrel without any special effort. You can wash the barrel, replace the liquid, fill it. It is very convenient and practical.

In some cases, water heating may be required. This is true for owners of garages, summer cottages and personal plots, for people who are engaged in construction, technical or chemical production. Heating the water, especially during the cold season, is required to ensure maximum comfort. For heating the liquid, plastic barrels made of durable and high quality material are additionally equipped with tubular electric heaters.

If a plastic container for storing liquid has already been purchased, but its design does not provide for the presence of a tap, then you can correct the situation with your own hands and attach it. To do this, you need to install the selected crane model in the barrel. This will make the use of the container more convenient. The work is not the easiest and requires accuracy and precision, but you can insert the tap yourself.

Before starting work, you must prepare all the necessary tools and materials. The type of tap depends on the preference of the owner. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the diameter of the adapter from the tank. It must match the internal dimensions of the tap. This can be, for example, a clutch model, which is subdivided into single-body, two-piece and three-piece (collapsible) options.

You will also need tight gaskets designed to seal the junction, a special fitting - mortise with a seal. They can be metal or polymer. Metal ones are made of brass or stainless steel, they are durable and resistant to corrosion processes. The advantage of polymeric materials is their elasticity.

During installation work, extreme care must be taken to avoid damage or deformation of parts. Otherwise, it may cause the product to stop functioning properly. At the bottom of the plastic barrel, you need to make a mark at the place where you will need to attach the tap. Using an electric drill, you need to make a hole and clean its edges from all irregularities and burrs.

After that, it is necessary to remove the fixing nut from the fitting and leave one O-ring. Next, you need to push the fitting into the hole from the inside of the tank, and attach a ring and a nut to the outer part to fix it. The next step is to tighten the union nut while holding the cutting device from the inside of the tank. Then you need to connect the shut-off valves. The valve should be selected based on the diameter of the nozzle. To improve the tightness, the joint can be treated with silicone sealant outside and inside the barrel.

After installation of the entire structure, a check is required. For this purpose, the container is filled with water and the tightness of the connection is checked. If the whole process is performed correctly and no mistakes were made, then there will be no leaks. In this case, the installation is successful, and now the plastic container is equipped with a convenient and functional tap. The purchase of a plastic barrel with a crane will make your stay in the country, work in the garage or at a production site more comfortable.