Bucket connector with 5/16” barb

Product Description

Easily convert any standard plastic bucket, barrel, or container into a heavy-duty, gravity-fed water reservoir for your animal watering systems.

This durable bulkhead bucket connector is the perfect starting point for building or expanding your automatic watering setup. Equipped with a 5/16" plastic barbed outlet, it provides a secure, tight fit directly into 5/16" inside diameter (ID) tubing. It is highly recommended for larger gravity-fed systems, including setups for rabbits, chickens, quail, and other livestock.

Key Features:

• High-Flow 5/16" Barb: The 5/16" plastic barb allows for excellent water flow, making it ideal for systems running multiple water lines or larger animal drinking cups.

• Leak-Proof Seal: Includes a thick, flexible rubber gasket (O-ring) and a sturdy hand-tightening nut to create a watertight seal against both flat and curved plastic surfaces.

• Durable Construction: Made of high-quality, impact-resistant plastic designed to withstand outdoor conditions, UV exposure, and typical barn environments.

• Sediment Protection: Installing this connector slightly above the bottom of your bucket keeps dirt, debris, and mineral scale from entering your water lines, preventing clogged nipples.

Specifications:

• Connection Type: 5/16" Barb (for tubing) x Bulkhead Thread

• Compatible Tubing Size: 5/16" ID (Inner Diameter) tubing

• Included Components: 1x Plastic Bulkhead connector, 1x rubber O-ring gasket, and 1x tightening nut

• Recommended Drill Hole Size: 1/2" (or 9/16" depending on your exact fit and thread clearance)

Installation Tip:

Pro Tip: Drill your mounting hole on the side of your plastic bucket roughly 1 to 2 inches above the bottom. This design creates a natural "settling zone" below the intake, ensuring that heavy sediment and dirt stay at the bottom of the bucket instead of traveling down your lines to clog your watering cups or nipples.