Can I drill a 3/8" hold to install a watering nipple for chickens without causing an electrical problem
1095286
You should just be able to leave it out the chickens will get into it fine. We have also used for chickens.
1095287
I agree... all of the electrical heating parts are on the bottom of the bucket. Drilling through that would not be advisable. If you could install a nipple on the FRONT of the bucket (picture an ice tea/beverage dispenser for humans), it could perhaps work, if your chickens would drink that way. We have chickens on our farm as well, and we use these: Farm Innovators Heated Plastic Poultry Fountain for Pets, 3-Gallons. Approx the same price.
1095288
I'm pretty sure you could. We had it out in the snow last year and the rain this spring and summer - no problems.
422410
Its a little big I tried it on my kettle last night, look for a 1 inch rubber stopper then you can drill it for the size of the copper tube you'll use for the chilling coil
1353080
I would say theoretically, yes, but realistically it would be very difficult to get a 7/8" bit to cut a clean hole all the way through the other side to run the wires out, especially without cracking anything. Now if you were pouring new concrete and could leave a spacer for the holes that would definitely be doable.
713364
I plugged a 3/8 drill into mine when I got it for a test and it was fine. I didn't drill anything as I am only going to power a coal stoker when the power goes out and it draws only about 5 amps.
52247
I would use 3/8". You will need to purchase a barbed tube fitting 3/8" tube x 1/2 npt
2184117
The threaded part is .350 inches. So I would use a 3/8 inch drill bit if you want to use a backing nut to attach permanently. The threads are about 1 inch long. I use the hole in my ceramic Big Green Egg which is about 1/4 inch which I do not use the threads but just the probe portion and it works great. I like the illumination of the dial and would recommend this gauge highly.
1972455
Out of the tank, there is a copper T (3-way) coupler. It is designed for a 1/4" tubing.Converters are available at hardware store to do the conversion from 1/4" to 3/8" tubing.
760074
being electrical, i would be concerned with possible interference however it may work. I placed mine in 80 cent/8 ft section of conduit and buried it about and inch
1521593
I measured the threads with a caliper and they are .325". 3/8" = .375" so a 3/8" hole will accommodate this thermometer. Incidentally my Big Green Egg has a much smaller hole so I will be drilling it out to 3/8".
1645756
With this paticular kit you won't need to cut/drill the bottle at all. The electrical cord runs out of the top of the electrical device and it will run down the outside of the bottle.
140602
William D is correct. You will need a longer threaded nipple. It would be fine if the 1.5" piece were smooth in the middle. It is not.
1476714
I used a 3/4" pipe nipple attached to a metal pole I had. The OD on the nipple is about 1" and the pole top fits over it with very little plat.
617004
Exclusively designed to fit 3/4" PVC pipe. Schedule 40 works best. Simply drill a 5/16" hole in the center of the pipe and snap the nipple into place. Before snapping the nipple on I found out that if you place a little silicone or latex caulking around the drilled hole and let it dry overnight keeps it from leaking. Keep in mind these poultry drinkers are designed to run on low pressure, around 6 psi. Water from your home is around 70 psi, so you will need a pressure reducing valve, or I use a simple gravity-flow system. Gravity flow is simply hanging a 5 gallon bucket with a hose or tubing leading to your fountainheads. I use a 6" PVC pipe about 3' long in place of the 5 gallon bucket. Very expensive but looks really professional. If you decide to use the thin wall PVC then the hole size is 11/32" hole. Important to drill all holes precisely perpendicular and centered on the pipe. It works really great. Hope this helps!
649099
any position will probably work, it will let water flow from holding tank, but will only allow water to flow the same as you unplugging tank
2158309
i drilled a 3/4" hole in a lowes food grade bucket and it worked fine, it has not leaked, the gasket that it comes with is somewhat cone shaped so it fit well.
922209
I went to a local hardware store and used 7/16OD 3/8ID OD= outside diameter ID= inside diameter. 30 ft cost me under $10.00. Highly recommend hose clamps tho I'm using plumbers tape just fine. Do get a low water pressure regulator or your rabbits will be soaked trying to drink. Also I recommend a pressure release valve and it's nice to have shutoff valves whenever you branch your hoses for easy less mess repairs. Could be used for all small stock except poultry as they would constantly be picking the valve nipples causing water waste and wet birds.
224625
No, I have this kit. This works like a cork/bottle stopper and the wire comes out of the top. It makes creating a lamp super easy though. No drillng!