How to add a valve to trash can

dc_909 · 04/10/2006, 09:39 AM

Just wondering what parts are needed to add a ball valve to a trash can to make it possible to drain.

I have all the parts except the part that will actually connect to the trash can.

All suggestions welcome.

swims withthe fishes · 04/10/2006, 10:45 AM

i wold use a bulkhead, they make some for curved surfaces, or a regular one for the bottom of it.

dc_909 · 04/10/2006, 11:11 AM

Does Home Depot carry those?

mille239 · 04/10/2006, 11:19 AM

you can use a regular one on the side without any problem (doesn't need to be curved)....
my home depo doesn't carry bulkheads, but you can get them at marine depot or numerous other online e-tailers

Agu · 04/10/2006, 12:15 PM

You can make your own bulkhead using grey pvc electrical conduit. You'll need a slip X male threaded and a slip X female threaded and a gasket. Then just screw it together.

The white pvc plumbing doesn't work because the threads are tapered and it won't snug down against the gasket.

Here's a pic of the grey pvc used as a bulkhead.

http://montipora.com/agu/imagepages/P1010032.htm

dc_909 · 04/10/2006, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the input

marino420td · 04/10/2006, 04:39 PM

I bought my bulkhead at a local farm supply store. It is not curved and I put it on the side of a Brute trashcan, near the bottom. Works great.

04/10/2006, 09:39 AM	#1
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	How to add a valve to trash can Just wondering what parts are needed to add a ball valve to a trash can to make it possible to drain. I have all the parts except the part that will actually connect to the trash can. All suggestions welcome.

04/10/2006, 10:45 AM	#2
swims withthe fishes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woodstock Posts: 1,330	i wold use a bulkhead, they make some for curved surfaces, or a regular one for the bottom of it. __________________ Fish are Icthy Current Tank Info: 12 Gallon non photo synthetic, 200 gal DAS Reef Pond, setting up 90gal sps/clam

04/10/2006, 11:19 AM	#4
mille239 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrison Twp., MI Posts: 1,644	you can use a regular one on the side without any problem (doesn't need to be curved).... my home depo doesn't carry bulkheads, but you can get them at marine depot or numerous other online e-tailers __________________ -Blair Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the creation of this post, though a significant number of electrons may have been inconvenienced. Current Tank Info: 120 SPS reef in progress, 120 mixed reef, currently being completely rebuilt)

04/10/2006, 12:15 PM	#5
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	You can make your own bulkhead using grey pvc electrical conduit. You'll need a slip X male threaded and a slip X female threaded and a gasket. Then just screw it together. The white pvc plumbing doesn't work because the threads are tapered and it won't snug down against the gasket. Here's a pic of the grey pvc used as a bulkhead. http://montipora.com/agu/imagepages/P1010032.htm __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

04/10/2006, 11:11 AM	#3
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Does Home Depot carry those?

04/10/2006, 02:52 PM	#6
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Thanks for the input

04/10/2006, 04:39 PM	#7
marino420td Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 2,529	I bought my bulkhead at a local farm supply store. It is not curved and I put it on the side of a Brute trashcan, near the bottom. Works great.