polo_check
Active Member
I know there are some great DIY builds on these 10 gallon rubbermaid coolers. Most I've seen are 3/8" valves. I wanted a 1/2" so it would be the same size as the manifold. Also included is an updated price on the build and the manifold as well. I will list the part# from Lowe's. Lowe's has in-store pickup, all you have to do is punch in the part numbers add them to the cart, pay, and pick up items in 20 min. I know this is a joy for us DIYers since most of my time on this project was spent in the store looking for that specific part and size. Best thing of all it's a FREE service.
Cooler build:
318834.....10 Gallon Rubbermaid Cooler............52.72
79440.......1/2" Ball Valve...............................7.96
29372.......1/2" x 1/2" MIPxBarb Adapter...........3.63
35313.......1/2" x 1-1/2" Brass Pipe Nipple.........3.88
29374.......1/2" x 1/2" FIPxBarb Adapter............2.97
137697......3/4" Stainless Steel Washer(2pk).....2.50
ACE..........3/4" Fender Washer (x 2 @ 1.70)..3.40
Total Cooler Cost.....77.06
Manifold build:
23818......1/2" x 5' Copper Pipe..........................10.47
21610......1/2" 90* Copper Connectors (x4 @ .71)...2.84
21660......1/2" Copper Tee (x5 @ 1.00).................5.00
21790......1/2" x 1/2" FIPTxCup............................2.98
29372......1/2' x 1/2" MIPxBarb.............................3.63
Total Manifold Cost...24.92
Total MLT Cost............101.98
The only modification I had to do to the hardware was I had to enlarge the inside diameter on the 3/4" Stainless Steel washer (part 137697). I did this by putting it in a vise and using a drill and a small grinding stone.
I basically used the directions from this thread: Cheap and Easy 10 Gallon Rubbermaid MLT Conversion
If anyone would like more detailed procedures for the manifold let me know and I will get my cut list out and post it.
Pictures coming...
Cooler build:
318834.....10 Gallon Rubbermaid Cooler............52.72
79440.......1/2" Ball Valve...............................7.96
29372.......1/2" x 1/2" MIPxBarb Adapter...........3.63
35313.......1/2" x 1-1/2" Brass Pipe Nipple.........3.88
29374.......1/2" x 1/2" FIPxBarb Adapter............2.97
137697......3/4" Stainless Steel Washer(2pk).....2.50
ACE..........3/4" Fender Washer (x 2 @ 1.70)..3.40
Total Cooler Cost.....77.06
Manifold build:
23818......1/2" x 5' Copper Pipe..........................10.47
21610......1/2" 90* Copper Connectors (x4 @ .71)...2.84
21660......1/2" Copper Tee (x5 @ 1.00).................5.00
21790......1/2" x 1/2" FIPTxCup............................2.98
29372......1/2' x 1/2" MIPxBarb.............................3.63
Total Manifold Cost...24.92
Total MLT Cost............101.98
The only modification I had to do to the hardware was I had to enlarge the inside diameter on the 3/4" Stainless Steel washer (part 137697). I did this by putting it in a vise and using a drill and a small grinding stone.
I basically used the directions from this thread: Cheap and Easy 10 Gallon Rubbermaid MLT Conversion
If anyone would like more detailed procedures for the manifold let me know and I will get my cut list out and post it.
Pictures coming...