DIY water shut off for aging barrel

[DJW]

Mine has its own water line through the floor and underground to a pump house, so it wouldn't fit what you are trying to do. You can get a different faucet, or for a more permanent setup you could install a thermostatic mixing valve in the cabinet under the sink where the water lines are. One of these

http://www.supplyhouse.com/Watts-055...FVCAaQodo-0L_Q

[Ryan925]

Thanks for the pics Dan. Could you post a pic of the faucet end for those of us who are plumbing challenged? My current kitchen faucet does not allow attachments so I will need to change it to get this to work but curious about the other end of the line.

You could change the angle stop under the sink to attach that tubing. They make the angle stops in a multitude of sizes. Basically designed for an ice maker line. Problem with that is it would be on either the hot or cold side so you'd have to use one or the other for filling your barrel. If you wanted to regulate temp you'd have to go the mixing valve route like suggested above.

[Jenene]

Thanks for the ideas guys and thanks Jim for the initial post.

[Neptune]

Most faucets have a screw off strainer.
You can unscrew the strainer and screw on an adapter.

[Jenene]

Most faucets have a screw off strainer.
You can unscrew the strainer and screw on an adapter.

I wish...I have the one that does not. It really needs to be replaced. There are so many things I could do if I could attach a hose! Getting a new one will take some convincing of my other half. The kitchen is a fairly new remodel and the faucet came with it.

[jim LI]

I got the wrong float. all it does it spray all over the place. I might work for an open pool or spa, but not for a barrel. I need to keep looking.

[Ryan925]

I got the wrong float. all it does it spray all over the place. I might work for an open pool or spa, but not for a barrel. I need to keep looking.

Doesnt just spray downward?

On a pool or spa they sit in a small "barrel" outside of the pool not actually in it

[jim LI]

I found a new valve the seems to work well. it shoots the water straight down into the barrel.
20161130_202031.jpg.
Here's the link if anyone is interested. https://www.grainger.com/product/KER...ve%26sst%3DAll

[Ryan925]

I found a new valve the seems to work well. it shoots the water straight down into the barrel.
20161130_202031.jpg.
Here's the link if anyone is interested. https://www.grainger.com/product/KER...ve%26sst%3DAll

You are right some float valves spray down as well as forward where others just spray down

[jim LI]

thanks, ryan

[Ryan925]

thanks, ryan

No prob Jim. Glad you got it sorted. Looks like that will make life easier on ya

[jim LI]

with 2 barrels to fill, it will absolutely make it easier..

[BJK]

I have used floats for a swamp cooler that took the same line as my RO unit. They can be found at Home Depot for just a few dollars

[Jack L]

I found a new valve the seems to work well. it shoots the water straight down into the barrel.
20161130_202031.jpg.
Here's the link if anyone is interested. https://www.grainger.com/product/KER...ve%26sst%3DAll

might want to use a different clamp, i've had those break on me. cheap plastic

[Jack L]

i have the same setup as DJW, just that i have the hole at the top of the barrel. works fine. i use that for the RO water.

the tap i just have on a swing valve and do it by hand.

valve i use
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1