Barrel Tender on Norwesco Containers???

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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.

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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
 
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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.
 

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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.
 
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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?
 
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Not sure how/where I would mount it.

Printed the template off and made sure it wasn't revealed as well.
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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.
 
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Heat from yard work today definitely has me thinking a little on the slower side! I tried it the long way and it still may je a little too large.
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I am 100% confident it fits based on that picture.
 

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