Rubbermaid Stock Tank Drain Valve Installation 

Im putting together a cold plunge tank in 2023 and this video gave me the solution I'm looking for! thank you!

You're right: the thread dimensions were exactly what I needed / couldn't find!

Your last comment is just what brought me here. I needed the size! Thanks

Use these tanks for our divers on our college team, this was immeasurably helpful!!! Thank you for a clear, concise, informative video

Thank you! We had three leak couldnt find issue. Two no gasket and none had the tape so we appreciate the video.

Thanks for the video. I recently bought this stock tank and your video assisted me in the modification. Much appreciated.

I want to share how I solved the slow leak on my new Rubbermaid 100 gal stock tank. As others have noted, the seal is achieved by the gasket and not the threads. All that was needed was to tighten the bulkhead nut a lot (obviously not to the point of cracking) using channellock pliers. No sealant/chemicals/tape required.

Thank you for this video! I needed to drain my tub but the drain is far away. This solves my problem!

Thank you for sharing. It was the exact solution I was looking for.

Thanks much. Simple, straightforward and easy to follow

Another cold plunger here. This was exact solution I needed thanks!

Great video! I am going to put my tank on some concrete blocks or used 4X4 sections to raise it off the ground for ease of screwing the hose on. Thanks again.

You rock! Thank you so very much for the info and the sizes.

no need for tape except the plug . The gasket & nut do the sealing

Great video, It’s very tight when screw on reducer as video said

You solved both of my issues! Thanks!

Thank you so much! I use a rubbermaid tank for my horses and couldn't figure out how to take out the bulkhead to install a tank deicer.

Perfect video, answered all the questions I had!

Thank you so much! This saves a lot of trial and error on my part!

I'am going to use the drain on mine, for a filter pump > its 1.5 outlet. So 1.5 nipple down to 1.25 hose out let EASY AS PIE, Then take the inlet hose just throw it over the top down into the tanks i can use plastic ties to hold the inlet hose in place. Love the holes around the top to

Cute little girl. Thanks for this.

Adding thread tape to the bulk head will have little affect. The gasket is the seal. The reducer is tapered threads as is the bib they need the tape

Wow, you make me laugh because this is exactly what I was searching for Thank you.

great job at everything and thank you very much for sharing all this wonderful and helpful information!

Awesome. Thank you for this video.

I know it's been a long time but do you remember where you got the reducer? I've got a 300 gallon sitting here that I'm dying to get my fish into and none of my local hardware stores have anything in 1 1/4 ... even amazon has failed me, they've got one but it's on back order for at least another week.

The bulkhead threads are tapered according to rubbermaid. Not sure if this will end up leaking or not. Maybe you can update us on that?

The drain is 1 1/2", how does a 1 1/4 reducer fit, is that how it works, I'm so confused.

it looks like the inside gasket makes up 100% of the seal, not the threads. the threads should be dry if gasket is compressed enough. the threads on the plug serve a different purpose. they get wet and do need sealant.

Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this video

I love my Rubbermaid 100 gal stock tank. When you buy your new stock tank! MAKE SURE THE DRAIN VALVE is tighten. You need some big Channel locks. To tighten the nut. on the stock tank, NOT THE DRAIN PLUG! The tanks drain adapter OK Mine was loose. but it never did leak, I just took my finger to see if it was tight? and it was NOT! I would never known this? if i wasn't putting a filter pump on the drain

Great video thank you

Thanks very much! Yes, very helpful!

Thanks for posting. What size of channel locks did you use to tighten the bulkhead? I might have messed up my bulkhead with some undersized channel locks.

i'm having to do this very thing. i was thinking of using a uni-seal instead of a bulkhead, then having pvc pipe coming out to hit a true union ball valve. i'm not sure which one is the best, no fail option. bulkhead vs uni seal)

thanks for this... did it end up working out? did it leak at all ?

Nice Job on your vid. They are the best tanks I love mine.

Quick question: just got the same stock tank and want to know the best way to open the drain plug for the first time. Being plastic I am concerned that a wrench or pliers will tear up the plastic

thank you so much this was super helpful

Thank you so much. Do you have any problem getting the hose to connect?

hi you know how I can clean a stock tank like your with white stain of chlorine ?

Can some one help me out? I did the same exact set up with the same parts but when I open the valve with the hose attached, nothing happens. The water doesn’t drain out at all. Do I need a special hose? Or to elevate the tank?

so helpful. Thanks you!

Tread sealer is not needed as the gasket is doing the sealing.

Helpful. Thanks.

We’re did u get the reducer from

Will this valve set up burst if kept outside in the winter?

Just flooded my garage because I didn’t watch this first. Thanks!

You have link to where you bought the parts ? Ty

Awesome 👍

Where did u buy the reducer???? I can’t find one

Will it burst if kept outside in the winter?

Putting thread tape on those threads is not going to do a thing. The gasket is the only seal that the bulkhead fitting has., The reducer and valve threads needs thread tape.

I Amour All, my stock tank to give years of protection! Boy does it soak in the plastic. ALL OVER! INSIDE OUT SIDE! on the bottom, under the top rail, AMOUR ALL IT EVERY WHERE

pvc you dont need thread tape they reconmend using pipe thread sealant.pvc doesnt need the teflon since its slick enough.you need the pipe sealent to fill the gap.broke 2 bulkheads because of this.

Thanks!!!!

do these bring a plug when you buy them new?

Looks like Jack Spirko set up are You going with Wicking beds or Ebb and flow ?

I found the reducer at home Depot