How To Install Boroux Spigots

How-To Install Spigots

In depth instructions and step by step video for how to to install the different spigots designed for BOROUX water filter systems.

Stainless Steel Spigot

To attach the spigot:

1. Pour any remaining water out of the upper and lower chambers and remove the existing spigot.
2. Remove the wingnut, the two stainless steel washers, and the two silicone washers from the spigot body.
3. Thread one stainless steel washer onto the spigot, positioning it so that the beveled edge faces away from the lower chamber, as shown in Figure 1.
4. Thread a silicone washer onto the spigot.
5. Insert the spigot through the hole in the lower chamber.
6. Thread the remaining silicone and stainless steel washers onto the spigot inside the lower chamber, positioning it so that the beveled side of the metal washer faces away from the hole, as shown in Figure 1.
7. Thread the wingnut onto the spigot, securing it in place.
8. After tightening the wingnut, make sure the outside metal washer is not pinching the silicone base ring.
9. Move the spigot handle to the closed position, as shown in Figure 2, with the handle at a 90-degree angle from the spigot body.

Water Level Spigot

Cleaning And Assembly

Step 1 - Remove the nut from the threaded end of the spigot body, as well as the two stainless steel washers, and the two silicone washers. Then, remove the plastic film on the stainless steel washers.
Unscrew the top cap on top of the stainless steel sleeve, being careful not to lose the small washer inside the cap.
Carefully slide the glass tube out of the stainless steel sleeve.
Step 2 - Clean parts in warm soapy water. DO NOT LOSE THE SMALL WASHER located inside the top cap. The glass tube will leak if the small washer is not in place.
Hand wash only. Do not wash in a dishwasher.
A small soft brush may be used to clean the inside of the glass tube.
Step 3 - Rinse and dry all parts.
Insert glass tube into stainless steel sleeve.
(Optional) Insert the blue float ball into the glass tube.
Ensure the small washer is in the top cap. Securely tighten the top cap by hand.
Move on to installation.

Installation

Step 1 - Discard any water in the upper and lower chambers and remove your existing spigot.
Ensure that the top cap is securely tightened by hand. A leak may occur at the base of the glass tube, if the top cap is not tight.
Place one stainless steel washer over the threads of the spigot and position it so the beveled side faces away from the stainless steel chamber. (See first image)
Then place one silicone washer over the threads of the spigot.
Step 2 - Insert the threaded end of the spigot through the hole in the lower chamber of your Boroux system.
Place the remaining silicone washer and then the remaining stainless steel washer onto the spigot threads inside the lower chamber. Position the beveled side of the metal washer away from the hole in the lower chamber. (See first image)
Secure the spigot in place with the nut.
Step 3 - Ensure that the rubber base ring of your Boroux system is not pinched by the exterior washers of the spigot.
When the spigot is open, the arm will be straight. When the spigot is closed, the arm will be facing to the right. To avoid leaking, ensure the spigot is in the closed position when not in use.
Your Stainless Steel Water Level Spigot is now ready for use!