Watering system

[donpablo]

Depends

Depends on which end. What I did coming out of the water barrel was use a PVC joint that screws into the bung. Hope this helps.

[OS_BRANDON]

oh ok and what about that other thing that is in the 1/2 55 gal..

[donpablo]

Funnel

I plan to cut a small hole in one end and then lean the 1/2 barrel towards it. On the underside of the hole I plan to attach a funnel and insert the end of the funnel into another hole in the top of each full barrel.

[OS_BRANDON]

do you know what that part is called though...or where can i buy one?
its the part thats on the side of the 1/2 55 gallon [that is on the ground] where the hose connects to.

[donpablo]

Bungs

The 55 gallon barrels should come with 2 screw-in caps called bungs. In the center of the bung, if you look closely you'll see threads ending in a circle about the same size as a water hose. You have to punch this hole out so that the water runs into the pvc. I'd snap a picture if I were near one. Mayber next time.

[OS_BRANDON]

sorry im to comfusing im talking about the part that is in the water trough

[donpablo]

I was just gonna put an elbow into the trough and rely on the water pressure to stop the flow, but I'm hearing that I may need a float:

My thoughts are that I would probably put a low pressure float on them.

[whitetailfanatic]

These are all Great Ideas guys!!

[tx07]

I have a question for those of you who are actually using this system with the 2 plastic drums one cut in half.

Approximately long will the water last in one of these.

[Brad75]

Great ideas guys... I just bought a 250 gallon tote and saw a couple of neat ways to set them up. Will post pics when I get a chance.

Keep the ideas comin!!

[nozzlenut]

sweet

[HappyM]

great stuff, thx to all of you for the info.

[JAB 1]

x2

[Codie]

what is the device that is attached to animals water trough that the hose hooks into?

[parkchief100]

I believe it is the float system that stops the water from overflowing, like a toilet float. You shoould be able to get one at Home Depot, Lowes or Tractor Supply. You guys must be hunting where water and rainfall are scarce. Good Luck