Rotopax Spigot

I want to share a new spigot I've been working on for my rotopax water can. There isn't a great solution for this that I'm aware of, so I've started working on my own setup. It's very close - I just need to update the adapter material to ones that are food-safe (got some stainless steel on order)



I made this adapter ring that's the same size as the yellow spout and it uses the O-ring from the spout to create a water-tight seal.


The brass spigot has 1/2" threads and is potable water safe.


Lastly is a venting solution. This is an Amazon special and is made of brass and stainless (although there is no mention of this being potable water safe...)




Once I figure out the adapter with a potable water-safe material I'll add some links and directions.

Cheers,
Colin

 

Nicely done!

 

Updating this thread to help people looking for a spigot for their Rotopax. I have the new gen 2 version. The inner gasket ID needs to be cut 21mm. The outer gasket OD needs to be 44-45mm.

Gasket sheet from Lowe’s
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-6-in-Rubber-Washer/1082957

Metal washer

$12 Small Parts 316 Stainless Steel Flat Washer, Plain Finish, 3/4" Hole Size, 13/16" ID, 1-3/4" OD, 0.105" Nominal Thickness (Pack of 5)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009OJL1FQ

Punch set to cut gasket sheet

$10 DGOL 7 Sizes Big Size 20mm - 50mm Round Hole Punch Leather Rubber Fiber Silicone Hollow Cutter Die Punching Tool kit

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RDC3DW5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Spigot

$17 RAINPAL RBS006 Stainless Steel Rain Barrel Spigot (Quarter Turn Ball Valve)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071LQ5CHB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

And then put in this order
Spigot > spigot gasket that came with it > Rotopax cap > metal washer > cut gasket > spigot nut

 

Just ordered a spigot system although for Scepter water jugs

 

Used this list for my traild online water tanks so thank you!

 

Nice addition!

 

I messed around with all sorts of ways to get water out of scepter jugs until I found this-

$14 KUFUNG Water Dispenser for 5 Gallon Bottle - Rechargeable Water Pump for 5 Gal Jug, BPA-Free, Food Grade Silicone Hose, Stainless Steel Spout - 30-40 Days Battery Life, Easy One Switch Operation

https://www.amazon.com/Pump，KUFUNG-Drinking-Automatic-Dispenser-Universal/dp/B07V6XK82W/

they press fit over the pour spout on a MWC can like it was designed to fit
there are a ton on Amazon, different styles, metered output, etc

rechargeable and they pump at a decent rate to wash your hands or rinse dishes
I don’t really consider it to be food safe, but they are supposed to be

 

Just a thought on the vent - you could use another spigot with the nozzle facing up. You could then use that to fill it as well with a thread adapter.