Is there a secret to installing these? We have used them with a plastic bucket, each nipple leaks. 5 gallons of water is on the floor within an hour
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Your hole should be just perfect enough that you have to screw in the nipples with a socket or wrench. That tight of a fit. If it's not like that then you have a hole size issue. If it is tight then you have a sealing issue. Easy fix.
1331074
We use them in a plastic bucket to water our chickens. We seal the edges with silicone and have never had a leakage problem.
1331075
Make sure you're not drilling the hole to big, there's a rubber gasket that has to go on the outside of the bucket also. So when you make the whole insert the nipple into the hole (should just barely fit) and tighten down with a socket wrench. I haven't had any leaks in 3 buckets using a total of 15 of the 25 nipples. hope that helps.
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I used silicone, rubbed it around the hole we cut out. Then popped in the nipple. No issues with ours. If using the silicone use it on the outside and let dry completely before use. Ive made 4 of these so far, for myself and family.
1820030
Hello. they will leak if you tighten by hand. they are tight so I used a set of needle nose piliers. Make sure it is tight or they will leak and you'll have to start over by taking off the unit completely. Save the time even if you have to take it to Lowes to see what pliers tighten them. Then you'll love the faucet. good luck
1741603
Yes but I would not buy them again...had troubles with leaks from bottom. Might have been user error since you have to screw on bottom tightly.
85011
Yes, you need to provide your own water container (we used a 5 gal bucket from Home Depot), then drill holes to install the nipples. The container would not have to hang, but obviously you loose capacity if you drill holes someplace other than near the bottom of the bucket.
912529
Yes ours is leaking also, what have you tried? My husband thinks he needs to tork the screws tighter. Wanted me to see if anyone else had this problem and how they fixed it.
1397159
There are end caps on the spout openings. You could torque them a little tighter.
202314
I'm not sure. The ones I've used never leaked. I'd contact Amazon if I were you.
1036169
I have tried three different brands, really frustrated. I wound up just feeding in those tubs and getting new ones for water. sorry not to be of more help. I siliconed around plugs, tried plumbers tape too but neither held
1891271
I just pressed them in. You could also put the plastic piece on the floor and press the bar onto them from the top. Just make sure they are aligned well so you don't maim the plastic piece when you press down.
953510
I simply drilled a small diameter hole into a 3-gal plastic bucket from a home improvement store, and slid the waterer in. There was a plastic nut that secured it from the inside. I assume it is the same for the cooler. Just remove the original cooler tap and slide the waterer in. I've had mine for two years and it works great. I'll buy another when mine ages.
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They are for low pressure only. I have two 350 gallon totes that catch rain water off a small barn about 100yds away uphill. The elevation between the totes and the nipples is approximately 15 ft. and I have no leakage. These nipples will freeze and break very easily.
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I've noticed that the Silver/Metallic ones don't last very long and start sticking, making it impossible to pump with just 1 hand. The colored ones last longer and I haven't had a problem with them. I would contact the seller and ask about a replacement.
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For the Screw-in style nipple I used a regular paint type bucket (never used) and an 11/32 inch bit worked perfectly. I did use Teflon tape also as a precaution. If you use PVC you need a 5/16 inch bit and again use Teflon tape for a good seal. Silicone sealant has been used by some people if the tape doesn't give a full seal. Hope this helps.
1977722
We use the tubbing like in the picture. Then attach it to a brass nipple that we inserted in the bottim part of a 5 gallon bucket. You need to make sure to make the right hole si it will not leak. That is the best way I can explain it since I am not sure of the name of the brass nipple.
160125
They Don't leak... But you need to make sure you "snap" the lid close. if you don't hear the "snap" its not closed. :-)
117905
I seem to be the only one who has a bit of trouble getting them all screwed together. It is a bit more difficult than I'd like, but that said it's not enough of an issue that it would keep me from using them. I love the size and haven't had any issues with leaking. Though, like many of the other answerers I have not put liquid into them.
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They can screw into anything plastic drilled with a 5/16" bit. I drilled the holes in the bottom of a five gallon bucket and screwed in the nipples with teflon tape for a good seal and they have been great.