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8x8x16 run with a 4x4x6 coop was what I originally built for 4 hens. their castle. there are now 4 ducks and 3 more hens and a rooster on the way(chicken math). They free range 99% of the time and just use it for a sleeper. Lol. New feeding and watering systems plus new living space in the plans ahead for spring
No plumber's tape. There's a clear o-ring that seals against the outside of the pipe.
So, I am guessing without a photo line up, that you made an external platform for your 55 gallon drum, ran the hose from the spigot, then cut a hole either in the wire, or (in my case T-1 siding) and then ran the PVC along some sort of stud to strap in. Other than getting the barrel and building a platform, it would seem like a fairly easy set up.No vise.
Drill a 11/32 hole, disassemble nipple, insert threaded half of nipple, push on it with your thumb while using a wrench to screw it in until the o-ring starts to compress, reassemble nipple.
I have a cap on both ends of the pvc. One has a hole drilled in it with a hose quick connect screwed in (sealed with Seal All). The other end of the quick connect is attached to a hose, which is connected to the brass spigot screwed into the plastic barrel, a few inches from the bottom.
I did it this way so the connection between the pvc and barrel is flexible. You don;t have to do this if you don't need to, but I would support the length of pvc with wire or straps (mine is hanging under the floor of the coop)
So, I am guessing without a photo line up, that you made an external platform for your 55 gallon drum, ran the hose from the spigot, then cut a hole either in the wire, or (in my case T-1 siding) and then ran the PVC along some sort of stud to strap in. Other than getting the barrel and building a platform, it would seem like a fairly easy set up.