[Captmrbles]

I have a 5 gallon bucket, I want to attach some kind of faucet/flow control to the bottom of the bucket and can't seem to find something cheap and easy. Need advice on what I should be looking for and where to get it. Looked at HD and they were trying to sell me a bunch of craziness that would have definitely been overkill.

 

[mattt9998]

so you need to be able to control how much water flows out of a 5 gal bucket? How much flow is needed? What is it being used for?

 

[Rustl3r]

need more info plz

 

[Captmrbles]

It is for kalk, It will be sitting on a shelf full of water, when I need the water I want to dispense it into a small container that I use for dosing. I will probably also want something similar on another bucket I have that is filled with SW. I will use the second bucket with SW for water changes. I will put is on top of my tank (39gal nanno) and let it drain.

 

[ScruffyRubicon]

Are you looking for something like at the bottom of this rubbermaid container? Just smaller scale?

 

[Captmrbles]

That would work I guess. I did see those in the plumbing department at hd but wasnt sure how to secure the inside part. I was thinking something with threads on the inside so I could use some sort of bushing to seal it instead of having to cake it with silicone. How does it secure on the inside?

 

[Captmrbles]

anyone know of a good technique to get the ball valve (pictured above) securely on a 5 gallon bucket? the 5 gallon bucket plastic is a little more ridgid than what I imagine the grey can above is comprised of. I don't want to have to cake on a bunch of silicone to get a good seal. Was hoping to use something with threads so that I can tighten a bushing or o-ring to seal the valve in place.

 

[Nate_Bro]

something like this can work.... if you want cheap....

http://www.aquacave.com/asm-replacement-rubber-bulkhead-3083.html