Barrel Tender on Norwesco Containers???

newbreefer316 · Jul 4, 2018

Anyone running a barrel tender on a Norwesco, or similar dome shaped container, like the one below?

I looked through the installation video and am concerned on how the pressure tubes will align since there isn't a completely flat surface on the top for the unit to be mounted to.

authentic · Jul 4, 2018

I run a barrel tender and on a flat sr face the tube need to be seated firmly for it to work properly I believe your concern are valid

newbreefer316 · Jul 4, 2018

authentic said:
I run a barrel tender and on a flat sr face the tube need to be seated firmly for it to work properly I believe your concern are valid

Thanks, I'll spend a little time seeing if I can find appropriate sized swivel fittings but if not I'll probably have to figure out a way to DIY something.

AVAST Marine · Jul 6, 2018

newbreefer316 said:
Thanks, I'll spend a little time seeing if I can find appropriate sized swivel fittings but if not I'll probably have to figure out a way to DIY something.

It doesn't need to be flat at all. I don't see an issue with that container, lots of folks use very similar ones, the mounting bolts are long enough to accommodate the curve of the dome. What authentic said about fully seating the tubes is dead on but they definitely flex enough to be able to mount on that container without an issue.

newbreefer316 · Jul 6, 2018

AVAST Marine said:
It doesn't need to be flat at all. I don't see an issue with that container, lots of folks use very similar ones, the mounting bolts are long enough to accommodate the curve of the dome. What authentic said about fully seating the tubes is dead on but they definitely flex enough to be able to mount on that container without an issue.

Do you all have any pictures? I'm guessing you're saying that the pressure tube just bends against the side of the barrel.

Also, is there a printable mounting template on your site so I can measure the space on my container?

AVAST Marine · Jul 6, 2018

Here is a templete: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0872/1966/files/barrel_tender_v2_template.pdf

Yes, the tube will bend a little. It is rigid but only 1/4" diameter and nylon material so it is still pretty flexible. It won't have any trouble in that barrel you posted a picture of.

newbreefer316 · Jul 6, 2018

Not sure how/where I would mount it.

Printed the template off and made sure it wasn't revealed as well.

AVAST Marine · Jul 6, 2018

If you spin that 90 degrees it looks like there is enough room. You really just need the top 4 holes to fit. The bottom hole that is offset is for the rodi into the bucket from the solenoid and you can use regular rodi tubing instead of the 90 and just reroute it to another spot.