Brass tap for oak barrel

[gregbbb]

Hi

I'm converting an old whisky barrel into an ice bath. I'd like to add a brass tap to the bottom so I can drain it to refresh the water.

I was hoping to use a standard brass garden tap like this but could do with some advice on what connector I need so I can secure it to the barrel. Presumably some kind of compression coupler with washers inside and out?

Cheers in advance

 

[Exedon]

What thickness is your barrel?

 

[CBW]

A full bore lever valve might be better?

 

[gregbbb]

What thickness is your barrel?

About 25-30mm

 

[bsr]

If long enough I would be thinking of a tank connector:

Flomasta Brass Compression Tank Connector 22mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Tank couplers. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

With a bush or socket outside the barrell:

Flomasta Bush 3/4" x 1/2" - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Male/female BSP brass bush. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Flomasta Female Socket 1/2" x - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Female BSP brass socket. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

I would use a spade bit as big as the nuts on both sealing faces so there was a flat piece for the washers to seal against.

 

[bsr]

This one might be better as it's longer:

Kuterlite 15mm x 1/2" Long Tail Male Iron Tank Connector - 2442150W

Kuterlite 15mm x 1/2" Long Tail Male Iron Tank Connector Long tail 1/2" male iron to 15mm copper suitable for use as either a tank

www.plumbers-mate-sales.co.uk

 

[RayCaister]

Taper Threaded Brass Tap No 3

Taper Threaded Brass Tap No 3 - Taps - Brass Taps

www.thebarrelmakers.co.uk

 

[gregbbb]

If long enough I would be thinking of a tank connector:

Flomasta Brass Compression Tank Connector 22mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Tank couplers. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

With a bush or socket outside the barrell:

Flomasta Bush 3/4" x 1/2" - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Male/female BSP brass bush. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Flomasta Female Socket 1/2" x - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Female BSP brass socket. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

I would use a spade bit as big as the nuts on both sealing faces so there was a flat piece for the washers to seal against.

Thanks, so I understand this correctly the connectivity would be like this?....

Compression Tank Connector 3/4" Male > Bush/Socket < Outside Tap 1/2" Male

Does this mean the Bush or Socket needs to be a 3/4" female one end and 1/2" female the other end?

 

[JohnD]

Taper Threaded Brass Tap No 3

Taper Threaded Brass Tap No 3 - Taps - Brass Taps

www.thebarrelmakers.co.uk

I like the look of that one.

 

[big-all]

just a thought

the barrel may not be water tight even when soaked so worth checking before expending too much effort or money ??

 

[bsr]

Thanks, so I understand this correctly the connectivity would be like this?....

Compression Tank Connector 3/4" Male > Bush/Socket < Outside Tap 1/2" Male

Does this mean the Bush or Socket needs to be a 3/4" female one end and 1/2" female the other end?

I think @RayCaister had the best idea tbh!