Get a turkey baster !! Or a large (veternarian type) syringe
Are you wanting something like a pump at a gas station (large main tank, small pump, hose to dispense where needed)?
A very small water pump would work. 1GPM would be more than enough...how long it takes your kitchen faucet to fill a 1 gallon jug is a good way to get an idea of flow rate required. Not sure where to get one that small though. From there you could simply drill a hole low in the side of the container, insert a threaded bushing (don't forget the silicon or something to seal around the bushing), a nipple (don't forget the teflon tape), and the hose. Be careful with a valve on the hose, you will need a return line back to the container to relieve the pressure (head) on the output of the pump if you go this route...if you don't alleviate that pressure you will burn up your pump. Note: My specialty is electrical but the above is what I think you will need based on previous experience at work with mechanical engineers and a little bit of personal interest on the side. Confirm my suggestions first or proceed at your own risk
However a simpler route would be to put the containers on a shelf or table at whatever height you deem appropriate and replace the cap with a faucet and valve. You may need to do a tiny bit of custom fabrication in case the container thread size or something is not standard but should be easy to rig up. This way you can just put your measuring device under the faucet/spigot/whatever,be looking for someth open the valve, and turn it off when you're finished.[/Qing UOTE]
Thanks for the ideas. Since im going to be measuring out Nutes for an 18 gal. resevoir I'll be looking for something that puts out small amounts at a time. The more I think about it, I might be better off just pouring the 2.5 gal into an smaller container or possibly even a spray bottle and dispense/measure from there? Thanks Again
Get a turkey baster !! Or a large (veternarian type) syringe
Thanks
Are you wanting something like a pump at a gas station (large main tank, small pump, hose to dispense where needed)?
A very small water pump would work. 1GPM would be more than enough...how long it takes your kitchen faucet to fill a 1 gallon jug is a good way to get an idea of flow rate required. Not sure where to get one that small though. From there you could simply drill a hole low in the side of the container, insert a threaded bushing (don't forget the silicon or something to seal around the bushing), a nipple (don't forget the teflon tape), and the hose. Be careful with a valve on the hose, you will need a return line back to the container to relieve the pressure (head) on the output of the pump if you go this route...if you don't alleviate that pressure you will burn up your pump. Note: My specialty is electrical but the above is what I think you will need based on previous experience at work with mechanical engineers and a little bit of personal interest on the side. Confirm my suggestions first or proceed at your own risk
However a simpler route would be to put the containers on a shelf or table at whatever height you deem appropriate and replace the cap with a faucet and valve. You may need to do a tiny bit of custom fabrication in case the container thread size or something is not standard but should be easy to rig up. This way you can just put your measuring device under the faucet/spigot/whatever,be looking for someth open the valve, and turn it off when you're finished.[/Qing UOTE]
Thanks for the ideas. Since im going to be measuring out Nutes for an 18 gal. resevoir I'll be looking for something that puts out small amounts at a time. The more I think about it, I might be better off just pouring the 2.5 gal into an smaller container or possibly even a spray bottle and dispense/measure from there? Thanks Again
Do a google search for 32oz twin-neck bottle. This is what you are looking for :
Just get a funnel and fill it up from you big bottle once in a while and you are on easy no mess street.
Allows you to measure 5ml, 15ml, 30ml, 1/2 oz , 1oz
I bought a bunch and use for all sort of nutes, especially for measuring out my pH up and down.
Do a google search for 32oz twin-neck bottle. This is what you are looking for :
Just get a funnel and fill it up from you big bottle once in a while and you are on easy no mess street.
Allows you to measure 5ml, 15ml, 30ml, 1/2 oz , 1oz
I bought a bunch and use for all sort of nutes, especially for measuring out my pH up and down.
Thanks, those look like a great solution.
