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The system is available in 1″ (32mm) unless otherwise marked.
Options:
4XP1Metal 3/4″ BR tap* with hose connector.
4XP2Metal ALU 3/4" tap* with hose nozzle.
4XP3Metal double 1/2″ PRO tap* with hose connector and "click" spout.
4XP4Metal double 3/4″ PRO tap* with hose connector and "click" spout.
4XP5Metal 1″ tap* with hose spigot.
4XP6Metal 1″ PRO tap* with hose nozzle.
4XP7Metal 3/4″ PRO valve* with brass hose nozzle.
4XP8Metal 1″ PRO valve* with brass hose nozzle.
*Pipes and valves can be found in more detail in the Pipes category.
We can also build a system to your specifications. Multiple outlets, a valve to connect a hydrophore, multiple taps, etc... The hydrophore connection is most practical on the right side - because of the direction of opening of the valve handle.
Reference:
If you are going to discharge water into one tank, the other tank must be vented to allow the water to flow smoothly through the valves.
There are several ways to do this:
1. If you don't mind water leaking through the lid opening when the tank is filled to the top, you can just unscrew the tank lid slightly - just enough to let air pass through. When the tanks are completely full, the excess water (overflow) will flow out from here.
2. It works in a similar way lid with vent - air passes through, but so does water when the tanks are filled to the top.
3. Use a cover with an outlet and fix a suitable spout (for an alkaline hose, garden hose, etc.) to it and drain the excess water (overflow) away.
4. You can use simple vent (use a lid with an outlet or drill a hole in the tank. Connect the garden hose to this outlet. Fix the other end of the hose above the height where the water flows into the cistern (e.g. where you have a spigot from the gutter - usually 2m of hose is enough). This way, even when the tanks are full, the water will not leak out and the tank will "breathe".
5. You can use PROFI ventair-permeable, but not water-permeable. Extremely useful in locations where there should be no leaks (e.g. if you have a tank in your garage).
Please contact us for further questions and advice.
Please read the warnings/advice below before installation.
Warning:
Tanks look the same at first glance, but they differ from each other. The biggest difference is in the valves. The standard and most common outside diameter of the valve is 60mm. In practice, it can vary and is between 55 in 62mm.
All S60 reducers in our range are designed to fit all coarse threads on 60mm diameter valves (S60x6). Due to slight differences in the "standard" valve threads, the feel of the reducer may vary when installed. It may fit perfectly, it may go a little loose or a little tighter. When it is screwed all the way in, it is tight and fixed. All reducers are of proven quality.
Tip:
Before installation, make sure that the cheek of the tank valve (where the reducer is to be installed) is smooth and undamaged. New tanks have an aluminium seal on the valve opening - if this is loosely removed, it can cause the reducer to leak less tightly. Any imperfections on the valve should be removed or sanded with sandpaper before the first installation of the pressure reducer.
Reducers ECO+used in DUO FLEXI systems are extremely durable and have a foam seal. Optionally, a rubber gasket can be purchased.
The lower tank must be vented to allow water to flow smoothly through the valves.
Cover with sprue (165 mm fi) + 2 m of hose.
Price: 21,50€
Art.No.#510
On the lower tank, use the Spruce Cover (pictured)- to which you connect the garden hose. Fix the other end of the hose above the height where the water flows into the upper cistern (e.g. where you have a spigot from the gutter - usually 2m of hose is enough - this is also included in this item).
This will allow the lower tank to be filled smoothly via the valve.
Please note that this item can only be used if you have a tank on a metal pallet or if the tank does not have a centre leg.
Except that in this case you will need to drill a suitable hole in the top of the lower tank - preferably somewhere near the lid.
NEW! DUO EASY option!
Now you can connect and disconnect DUO systems even more easily.
You only need to make sure that the system is as long as necessary - our alkaten pipes can be cut as short as you like with an olfa knife (even inside the alkaten connectors, there is approx. 1 cm of room for manoeuvring the pipe).
Our alcathene tubes are soft, so installation is easy.
The contact between the reducer on the valve and the thread on the elbow must be as precise as possible.
Watch the video below and see the picture to get an idea. The video is just a demonstration of how easy it is to assemble the knee.
So, you can upgrade the DUO VERTIKAL system with the DUO EASY option (2x knee with swivel nut).
Price: 4,50€
Art.No.#254
Useful:
When ordering a system DUO1 and DUO2 can also be supplied with a brass "gardena" nozzle - click system - for the garden hose. The double tap already has this spout. There is no adapter for the 1″ tap.
Price: 2,00€
Art.No.#501
Tip!
It is highly recommended that the water passes through a filter when it enters the tank to avoid rotting, mould and excessive growth of micro-organisms in the tank.
We offer rainwater filters for mounting on a hose with a gutter, which filter out larger impurities (leaves, moss, etc.).
We also have a variety of fine filters for mounting on the IBC tank itself.
Make sure the water in your tanks stays clean for as long as possible. The UV protective mat for the IBC tank further limits the growth of micro-organisms.
Video demonstration of how to assemble a DUO system:
In the package you usually get the tape already on the threads where it is needed or it is included.
Installation instructions for systems with alkaten connections:
Unscrew the nut (green in the video above) until 3/4 of the threads show. Insert the alkathene hose and push hard TO THE END (through the seal). Tighten. That's it.
The only possible problem you may encounter is during installation:
If you haven't inserted the hose deep enough and have already tightened it, you can no longer simply push the hose deeper.
In this case, unwind to the end. You will see a white ring* attached around the hose. Slide this ring up the pipe by hand.
Then repeat the above procedure.
*The white ring is cut into the tube when screwed in, thus ensuring 100% strength.
Please note that the alcathene connectors on the side where the alcathene hose connects are NOT wrapped with Teflon, as they have their own seal inside.
Instructions for wrapping threads with Teflon (PTFE) tape:
For all fine threads - for example between the reducer and the tap - Teflon tape should be used to ensure a tight seal and adequate leeway.
Example: always use the tap in a position where the spout is facing downwards. When screwed all the way into the reducer and Teflon is not used, the position of the tap is not necessarily ideal and can also be turned upwards. Teflon gives room to manoeuvre to keep the tap (or other item) in the position that suits us.
Hold the beginning of the tape and wind the tape in the direction of the threads (see picture).
Do not apply excessive force - neither when winding the strap nor when screwing it into the reducer.
How many wrappers is enough depends on the product. If there is too much Teflon, too much force must be applied when screwing into the reducer, which can lead to damage. Too little Teflon may mean that the case will not seal completely.
The recommended approximate number of wraps using our Teflon is between 6 and 10.
(Reducers and nipples need more of them than alkaline connectors.
