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Quick and easy "bug fix"

My main issue with the caps has been keeping the hose at the right length in the bucket. That's really the only reason I went with a barb splice.
 
My main issue with the caps has been keeping the hose at the right length in the bucket. That's really the only reason I went with a barb splice.

I use hot water pvc, drill the correct size hole in the cap for the pvc, run my suction hose through the pvc, install the foot valve on the hose & stand the pipe up with the cap screwed on. When its time to change the bucket just unscrew the whole setup & install it on the new bucket.
 
Great Idea....But why Hot Water CPVC instead of regular white PVC? There are no joints that can fail....
 
I do the same as Jimbeaux, and the reason I use the high temp stuff is because the inner diameter is a better fit..
 
I like this idea! The hose I use is 1/2" ID x 3/4" OD...I need to cut a section of it and go on the hunt!

Right now, I don't let the level get down to within 3" of the bottom. I can see letting it get down even closer if you know the FV is face down and touching the bottom of the pale...Thanks!
 
Great Idea....But why Hot Water CPVC instead of regular white PVC? There are no joints that can fail....

Yeah, Bighead is right on. I've used this set-up for years & never had to replace one. If the cap on the bucket is changed to a different size/style just drill the new cap & your back in business.
 
I.B. Washincars said:
I can't imagine this working. There is no use of relays, check valves, PLCs, thermostats, or any extra wires. This is simply not complicated or costly enough to work.

Here y'go:

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