No water comes out of my spigot! Have perforated top which came w it with rocks to keep wind/critters from it falling off. Any suggestions?
171810
I'm not sure I understand your question so I will guess at what your problem is. The flow of water is gravity fed. If you have a hose screwed on to the spigot, the end of the hose must be lower that the water level.
171811
Is this a new barrel? Sounds like a defective spigot. If it has been in use, I would suspect a clog..perhaps bacteria/crud film or a stray leaf. Maybe try a thin wire up the opened spigot, or a strong stream of water.
171812
Remove the spigot, it should unscrew. Replace it with a higher quality spigot that has a wider orifice or clean the old one out. I found the original spigot not up to the quality of the barrel itself. Mold or debris can easily clog it. It is designed to have the perforated top sit under a rain downspout. Rain easily enters the barrel while large twigs/leaves do not. The only thing I have seen is when there is a downpour the water will overwhelm the grated top and some will be lost over the side of the barrel.
171813
The bottom spigot or the higher one? Not sure what you mean about the top. The top is perforated so what do you mean?
892721
Just one question: Do you have a water filter or softener in the house? Is your spigot outside a "frost-proof" type of spigot? These items have an adverse affect on water flows and will skew the test. If you do, give us a call and maybe we can still help. 800 554 1426.
207613
We have had our dispenser and stand for 7 years now and love it. When I was first learning to clean it, I accidentally put the rubber washer on the outside which caused a leak, but I quickly learned that it goes on the inside. No drips now. I suggest you disassemble the spigot and reassemble it. That should solve your issues.
1658401
I never used the spigot and I did not try to remove it because the hose hides it pretty well where I have the stand located. I have had it for over a year now and it is holding up great. Sorry I cannot tell you more.
2228616
change the direction of the arms and then run water thru it...make sure they are turning in the correct direction in order for it to move forward...I've done the same..... also make sure that the stop underneath it is not triggered/stuck
24820
I bought one locally and have the same problem. About a half-inch gap allows ice/mix to splash out. A bit messy! They said they'll send a new part. Hopefully, that'l help.
1010068
Spigot is sadly plastic i'd spend money something different if I was you - hope that helps
1926490
there is a drain spigot under the unit. There is a front spigot near the bottom on the front. And there are two overflow protrusions at the back
1351292
try readjusting the pot when on the warming plate - by turning it - it seems to help catch the release valve allowing the water through.... I turned our pot a half turn with spout outward and the water began to flow.... this only happened once in many months.
2164355
The spigot that comes attached works fine. I suggest you lift up on it when using it rather than push it down.
513754
Sorry, I do not have an answer for that without knowing the circumstances. Maybe the traps are not filled with enough water ?? I never had problems with any of mine. Wish I could be of more help...
2145756
I've had my container almost one year.. I've had no problem of any kind with the spigot.. Be sure it's screwed in tight.. Awesome product!!
1420351
Is it leaking the 'air' at the point where the aluminum bottom threads into the black top? If so, I would (which you may have already tried) try to make sure that the inner "straw/stem" piece is seated/centered properly and the top is as snug (without breaking it, obviously) as you can get it. I've had the situation - where mine also leaked as it was pressurized and I had to take the top back off and re-seat the stem piece. Now that I'm more careful to make sure it's seated right, I haven't had any more trouble (and I use it all the time). Also, make sure there is no debris that may be keeping the seal from seating properly. Hope this helps. Good luck.
1572114
I have the same problem. There is a design flaw, get a sharp pointed knife or something and move the drain hole line inside the water resorvoir. The water is not draining into the lower part. I am going to ask to get mine replaced. I see at least one other person has had the same problem
2087778
You might check to be sure that you have the gasket positioned properly or that there isn't a defect or irregularity in the gasket. Alternatively, you might buy a large rubber washer from a hardware store to put between the spigot and the cistern. Finally, perhaps you are being a little too gentle in tightening?
125970
It sounds like some water has leaked into the unit making it unstable. I've had this problem and discovered that the seal around the top was the problem.I actually had to pry it open enough to get the water out and then re glue it. Good luck.
740733
What I would do is take the drain plug to the hardware store and ask them. I have had trouble with leakage on some of my rain barrels at the spigot sight. I will never put in another spigot again, because of the leakage. I dip into the top or use a water pump.