What are tap drums and how to choose them?

Many gardeners place barrels with a tap on their summer cottages. Such designs are considered much more convenient and practical compared to simple containers. They can also be produced from a variety of materials. Today we will talk about what these structures are and what types they can be.

Garden barrels equipped with a tap are a regular container made of plastic, metal, less often wood, which is equipped with a system for convenient water supply

These summer cottages are often used for drip irrigation of territories. Sometimes such containers are used as an outdoor washbasin.

Barrels can vary depending on the material from which they are created. This nuance must be taken into account when choosing a container. We will highlight the most popular options.

Plastic tanks for a garden are a fairly strong and stable container, which is more often round in shape (less often specimens are also rectangular, square in shape).

Many plastic products come with tight lids to cover and protect the contents. During operation, corrosion will not form on the surface of these barrels, as is always the case with metal models. Such irrigation products are lightweight, therefore, if necessary, they can be easily transported to another area. You can install such a structure yourself, any person can easily cope with this.

These varieties are predominantly manufactured from durable stainless steel and aluminum. During operation, these materials will not emit toxic substances. If they are properly processed, then the structures made from them can serve as long as possible.

Some tanks are made of special carbon steel or galvanized steel. These metals also have all the required technical characteristics. In addition, they are distinguished by an attractive appearance, they are rarely covered with paint, over time they will not fade and lose their original appearance. But at the same time, both of these varieties will be significantly inferior to stainless steel in terms of corrosion resistance, so they are not often used as a container for drinking water.

These models are extremely rarely used in summer cottages for irrigation. Often such structures, equipped with a tap, are used as wine containers or simply as decorative elements. In any case, they must undergo careful processing during manufacture so that the wood does not deform and crack in the future. The most reliable and durable samples are considered to be made from an oak base.

Glass models with a tap are not common. They are predominantly created from a material of a transparent, semi-white color. These kegs are often sold together with convenient stands to place them strictly in a horizontal position. This arrangement provides more convenient use.

Glass specimens may have a small hole in the upper part, which is closed with a wooden stopper. Similar options are used as containers for wine and many other drinks.

The faucets themselves can also be made from a variety of materials, but machined brass is the most popular option. They will be able to serve as long as possible. Sometimes there are varieties made from durable and reliable polymer materials - they are usually fixed to plastic products.

Also, samples are currently being produced, equipped with two cranes at once. They are the best option for drip irrigation. In this case, one part will be at the bottom, and the other in the middle of the container.

All these barrels are designed for a certain volume, which must be taken into account when choosing. For small summer cottages, constructions of 30, 50, 100, 200 liters will be suitable. If you need to regularly irrigate large areas, then it is better to give preference to samples designed for 250, 500, 1000, 2000 liters.

When choosing a suitable barrel with a crane, special attention should be paid to some important nuances. First of all, look at the material from which the container is made. For watering, plastic and metal samples are more suitable. For bottling drinks, you can use glass or wooden models.

It is also necessary to consider how much the tank is designed for. In this case, the choice will directly depend on the area that will need to be periodically moistened.

Examine the surface of the tank carefully. If you are going to purchase a metal model, then make sure that there are no areas of rust or other similar damage on it. Metal products must be covered with special protective substances, this significantly extends their service life.

If you want to buy a plastic barrel, then make sure that there are no cracks on its surface. When choosing wooden structures, you need to make sure that there are no rotted areas and mold on them. Otherwise, the tank will soon begin to deform and collapse and cannot be used for drinks.

It is also recommended to pay special attention to the additional equipment of containers. A wide variety of lidded tanks are available today. They will protect the contents from dirt and precipitation.

Besides, some products are equipped with special temperature sensors, ventilation systems and other details that increase the functionality of the container. But the cost of such varieties will be much higher compared to simple designs.

An important place when choosing is the shape of the container. The liquid head in vertically located tanks will be much higher compared to horizontal options. The most stable are standard products with a round bottom.