5 Tips for Adding a Brass Drain Plug to a Cooler

Use brass or stainless steel, not plastic Plastic drain plugs crack easily. Brass or stainless steel last forever and won’t rust.

Find the lowest point on the cooler side The corner near the bottom is usually best. This ensures complete drainage when you tilt the cooler.

Drill a hole slightly smaller than the fitting A tight fit prevents leaks. Use a rubber gasket on both sides and a dab of silicone sealant on the threads.

Tighten just enough to hold Cooler walls are plastic and can crack if overtightened. Snug is sufficient.

Unscrew the plug to drain No more wrestling a soaking wet cooler. The brass plug looks like it came that way and will outlast the cooler.