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saltmarsh · March 7, 2012

Nice discussion, and not to butt in, but if all the containers are on about the same level, say within 1 1/2" or less, why not use a separate container to mount the float valve in and let the water gravity flow through a line to all the containers in an area. One float valve should be able to supply a patio full of containers. Claud

A piece of 1/2 inch line with the ends folded and 1/4" lines going to the buckets should be all you need. The punch tool should make a hole in the 5 gal. bucket and a 1/4' barb coupling should give a quick leakproof connection.

March 7, 2012	#23
saltmarsh Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 2 miles south of Yoknapatawpha Zone 7b Posts: 662	Nice discussion, and not to butt in, but if all the containers are on about the same level, say within 1 1/2" or less, why not use a separate container to mount the float valve in and let the water gravity flow through a line to all the containers in an area. One float valve should be able to supply a patio full of containers. Claud A piece of 1/2 inch line with the ends folded and 1/4" lines going to the buckets should be all you need. The punch tool should make a hole in the 5 gal. bucket and a 1/4' barb coupling should give a quick leakproof connection. Last edited by saltmarsh; March 7, 2012 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Mrs. Algers (8th grade English teacher)