Re: Setting up water storage
I connected mine with 22mm push fit connectors. I did 2 connections, the lower one with a right angle pipe in one barrel. I put the air supply in this pipe so that the water circulates between the two.
Re: Setting up water storage
My old setup was exactly like yours. The barrels rested on a 2x4 platform, and they were connected from the bottom with Uniseals and PVC. You could also do it through the side and use a couple elbows inside the barrel to make sure the water is pulled within a 1/2" of the bottom. For the tops, I cut out the entire top with a reciprocating saw and traced along the outside edge. This left a bit of a lip for a lid (styrofoam and later greenhouse roofing) to rest on. Could also reuse the original top and zip-tie a dowel to it.
Re: Setting up water storage
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MarkGSmith
I connected mine with 22mm push fit connectors. I did 2 connections, the lower one with a right angle pipe in one barrel. I put the air supply in this pipe so that the water circulates between the two.
That's a great idea!
Re: Setting up water storage
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Adam S
My old setup was exactly like yours. The barrels rested on a 2x4 platform, and they were connected from the bottom with Uniseals and PVC. You could also do it through the side and use a couple elbows inside the barrel to make sure the water is pulled within a 1/2" of the bottom. For the tops, I cut out the entire top with a reciprocating saw and traced along the outside edge. This left a bit of a lip for a lid (styrofoam and later greenhouse roofing) to rest on. Could also reuse the original top and zip-tie a dowel to it.
Not sure I get what you mean about tracing along the outside edge . . . but I definitely understand about using elbows facing down, but don't you get an air lock then?
Interesting idea about using the original top with a zip-tie, I'll consider that. Thanks.
Re: Setting up water storage
The first minute of this video explains it better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz66eO79wBE.
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Good point about the air. Not sure, but I'd assume the pressure of the water would force the water level to equalize.
Re: Setting up water storage
Gonna have to be quick showers, Don! :p
Willie
Re: Setting up water storage
somewhere i saw people connect multiple barrels with large bulkheads.
i cut the tops off of mine, and didn't put it back on.
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Re: Setting up water storage
Don,
I just plumbed my 55's with 1'' UniSeals from bulk reef supply. Works fantastic, Uniseals conform to the rounded shape of the barrels. I have no issues with filling and draining they equalize at the same rate. I connected them about 3'' from the bottom. As for the tops, I cut out a square panel out and reconnected it with some stainless hinges as to make a little door to access the pump.
Picture is upside down f.y.i