Question 1

How do you install this on a barrel that doesn't have an open top?

Accepted Answer

I took a piece of strong string about 4 or5 feet long and tied a metal nut to eachvend. Drop one end of the string with nut through a small opening at the top of the barrel. Roll or tilt barrelwhile fishing the nut through the opening where you want the fitting. Then secure the end of the string with your foot. Pull the other end of string and thread the fitting ocer the other end  of the string. Pull string tight and let the fitting slid to the hole. Slip your finger on the hole and into center of fitting and pull it into the hole. Thread nut through outside piece of fitting. Put your finher through both pieces of fitting.pull inside piece snug against barrel while screwing outside piece snug. Make sure the rubber gasket is on the inside of the bsrrel. Its also a good idea to make sure your fitting fits well in the hole you drill from the outside before you try to do this from the inside.

Question 2

Is it safe for vegetable garden since it is not lead-safe compliant?

Accepted Answer

No, they're not.  I'm looking for the LF- and potable-water-compliant kit for my vegetable garden, too.  I believe that both the hose and fittings are not quite safe.  Most garden hoses have warnings now. I'd use this on flowers, but not edibles.  They don't have to put the CA Prop 65 notice on lead-free/potable-water-safe products.

Question 3

Not lead free? Is this ok to water my tomatoes with?

Accepted Answer

If you’re concerned about an extremely small amount of lead that might possibly be getting into your rainwater over the other contaminants in the water from the roof, air, etc. then maybe you shouldn’t have a rain barrel to begin with. I see no problem using this product.

Question 4

Is the part that is inside the barrel threaded so I could attache a piece of pipe on the inside of the barrel???

Accepted Answer

Yes. It's 1/2 inch straight pipe thread.Thanks

ASIN	B012PYNI6G
Best Sellers Rank	#107,707 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #1,105 in Garden Hose Parts & Connectors
Brand Name	RAINPAL
Color	Brass
Connector Type	Quick-Connect
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (908)
Exterior Finish	Brass
Item Weight	0.31 kg
Manufacturer	RAINPAL
Manufacturer Part Number	RBL020
Material Type	Brass
Model Number	RBL020
Number of Pieces	3
Size	RBL020
Thread Size	3/4 inch
Thread Type	NPT
UPC	681441045548
Unit Count	1 Count

RBL020 Rain Barrel Linking Kit (Two Brass Bulkhead Fitting and One 8 inch 3/4" I.D. hose)

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