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How do you choose the right drum faucet
Things to consider when choosing a drum faucet
- Working with thin, viscous 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.
Three types of drum faucets to consider – Plastic Faucets, Metal Faucets and Safety Faucets.
Plastic Faucet:
- Low cost
- Easy, tools-free installation
- For chemicals like acids or alkalis that need corrosion-resistant faucet
Metal faucets:
- 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.
Safety Faucet:
- Examples of this kind of drum faucet: Model 502 or Model 752
- Factory Mutual (FM)-Approved with self-closing handle and built-in flash arrestor to prevent flashback of fire into the drum
- Work perfectly with our FM-Approved vent plugs, safety cans, and grounding/bonding wires
- For Flammables that require special handling