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Constructing a Rain Barrel: Faucet Parts(including supplementary notes geared towards people living in Minneapolis-Saint Paul (Twin Cities) and Surrounding Communities)with André "Dangerous with Tools" GuirardTools Needed Basic Parts Faucet Parts Overflow Parts Optional Items Connecting Multiple Barrels Assembly Instructions |
| Faucet, 3/4" male |  |
Home Depot, Menards, or Lowe's $4.50 |
A "boiler drain" style is shown here. This is easiest for connecting a hose when the faucet sticks out from the side of the barrel very near the bottom. |
| Pipe coupling, female, 3/4", or a brass nut of the same size |  |
Home Depot, Menards, or Lowe's $4.00 |
This is used inside the barrel to secure the faucet. A nut would be better and probably less expensive if you can find one, but I never can. There is a PVC coupling that would also work; it's similar in shape and costs only about 50 cents. |
| Washer, inner diameter 1-1/16" |
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Menards? $.50 |
Can be hard to find. You might want to call ahead unless you're going anyway. |
* These sources and prices range from 2002 - 2009, so expect some changes. Your findings/updates appreciated.
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