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Default Using Gas on Poly Drums


"David D." > wrote in message
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> Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely closely watch the PSI. I
> assume that the gas should enter through the top and the liquid should
> exit through the bottom.


The siphon tube should suck from near the bottom, but you don't want to put
a hole in the container near the bottom.

I'm going to try this with drilled rubber
> stoppers. Do you think these will handle the pressure?


Not very well. They'll tend to pop out. You need threaded fittings you can
screw into the barrel to do it right.

Tom S


 
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