5. System Integration and Safety Features 🔒

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Final assembly and adding safety features will make your system robust, user-friendly, and secure.

🔗 1. Securing the Lid

The lid must be child-proof and pest-proof. Secure it to the barrel using durable bungee cords or a locking strap that runs under the barrel's lip. This prevents access by children, pets, or animals and keeps mosquitoes out.

⚖️ 2. Stabilizing the Barrel

A full 32-gallon barrel weighs over 250 pounds. Ensure your platform is absolutely level and stable. You can further secure the barrel to a wall or your house's siding using a sturdy strap to prevent it from tipping.

🧯 3. Winterization and Maintenance

In freezing climates, you must drain and disconnect the barrel before winter to prevent ice damage. Periodically, check and clean the inlet screen, inspect seals for leaks, and empty and rinse the barrel to manage sediment buildup.

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