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Pointers to Help You Choose the Right Drum Faucet
Choosing a barrel faucet might seem simple at first, but many factors are involved in choosing the right one:
What’s The Product? The two most important factors in choosing the right drum faucet are physical properties and chemical properties.
- Working with thin, free-running liquids? Choose a 3/4” drum faucet. They won’t drip, and you can control the flow easily in most cases.
- Have heavier liquids like syrups or oils? Use a 2” faucet or gate valve.
Chemicals like acids or alkalis call for a corrosion-resistant plastic faucet.
- Low cost
- Easy, tools-free installation
Metal faucets are available in iron, brass, aluminum, or diecast zinc.
- Iron is extremely durable.
- Brass and aluminum are non-sparking.
- Zinc is the most economical for light oils, cleaners, and non-flammable solvents and paints.
- Most metallic faucets are self-closing and lockable.
- Working with heavier oils and lubricants? Use an oil gate.
"Flammables" Require Special Handling. Use an FM Approved Safety Faucet.