Live stock troughs

[CrayolaViolence]

I have a live stock trough that I'd like to use with one of my set ups but I noticed that the release valve in the bottom appears to be brass. I know brass (specifically the copper in brass) is not supposed to be healthy for a tank (and I'm sure the zinc isn't great either), so I was wondering what other people do about this when they use them as sumps? Is there a way for me to cap it off so it can't come into contact with he water? Or do I need to remove it and if so where can I get a plug to seal the hole?

Thanks so much.

[ericp351]

You should be able to swap it out with pvc.

[DM and the Boys]

Remove it and swap it out for plastic/PVC.

[CrayolaViolence]

Is there a standard sized one for the stock tanks? If so where can I get them? The local big box home improvement? Or the farm supply store?
Thanks

[Dans85]

Take it off and take it with you. You should be able to match it up to a plastic one.

[CrayolaViolence]

Take it off and take it with you. You should be able to match it up to a plastic one.


Yes, but *where* do you find the plastic ones? The big box stores? Or the farm supply stores? Or a plumbing store?

[billdogg]

Any of those places with a decent plumbing section should have what you need.

[Dans85]

I would bet its a standard valve. Home Depot or lowes will probably have one.