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Baymule
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@Simpleterrier can you give me any pointers on how to hook up a hog nipple to my tote?
Baymule’s Pigs 2018 HEREFORDS!
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Simpleterrier
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A question how thick is the tote?
Is it plastic
If it is say a quarter inch thick. I would just drill a hole I think around 11/16 and then use the nipple as a tap and just screw it in. Then take it back out put some Teflon tape on it and screw back in.
If it is metal or thin plastic drill an big enough hole for the threads to pas threw freely find washers o-rings and nuts to fit nipple size. Then in this order nut washer o-ring tote o-ring washer nut.
Is it plastic
If it is say a quarter inch thick. I would just drill a hole I think around 11/16 and then use the nipple as a tap and just screw it in. Then take it back out put some Teflon tape on it and screw back in.
If it is metal or thin plastic drill an big enough hole for the threads to pas threw freely find washers o-rings and nuts to fit nipple size. Then in this order nut washer o-ring tote o-ring washer nut.
Mike CHS
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It is really nice seeing you get this done. I know it has been a long time coming.
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Baymule
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Thanks @Simpleterrier I was thinking about a pipe extension of a few inches and the washers/nuts. I had not thought about the O-rings, thanks for the suggestion!
Simpleterrier
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I extended mine out with half inch black iron nipple and coupling.
Simpleterrier
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Nuts washers and o-ring look in the grey conduit section at your local hardware store
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Baymule
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Thanks for the picture and the advice!
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Baymule
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The guys ran the last span of wire today. I finished hanging the tin. They pounded all the T-posts and told me clipping them was my job. LOL
I tried screwing down the poor people’s edge trim, but it was hard. So the men took over, bending it down and screwing it down.
Here’s a shot of the inside. The open space is where I can feed the pigs from the outside. The blue barrel in the corner is for soured corn, I’ll cut a hole in it so they can eat. The metal bin will be next to the barrel and is for pellet Feed.
I went back out after supper and clipped the bottom 3 clips on the T-posts. DH dug sassafras roots and I made tea for tomorrow.
I tried screwing down the poor people’s edge trim, but it was hard. So the men took over, bending it down and screwing it down.
Here’s a shot of the inside. The open space is where I can feed the pigs from the outside. The blue barrel in the corner is for soured corn, I’ll cut a hole in it so they can eat. The metal bin will be next to the barrel and is for pellet Feed.
I went back out after supper and clipped the bottom 3 clips on the T-posts. DH dug sassafras roots and I made tea for tomorrow.
CntryBoy777
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You'll have to keep an eye out for the dad-gum wasp nest building going on there....much easier to kill'em 1-2 at a time as a nest of 10+.....lookin' really Great Bay!!....DH may need an extra biscuit or 2 in the morning with that sassafras tea...
Mike CHS
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I think you will have to add a sausage or two with those biscuits. Looks great.
