The Striem Lab Rat has been updated

Old Method
We tapped a 2" connection into the tank for each location (three for the LB-2 and four for the LB-5). Then, we threaded in a 1-1/2" adapter on the inlet and outlet, thus giving the contractor the option of using 1-1/2" or 2" connections. We also threaded in a 2" plug on the top of the tank, which is the optional top inlet. Over time, several issues began to surface with this method:

• Tapping takes a lot of time.
• Sometimes the threads would not be perfect, so we would scrap the tank.
• The tapping machine didn't like the amount of torque required to thread polyethylene, causing machine downtime.

All of these reasons had the effect of potentially increasing lead times to our customers, which is no bueno.

New Method
We now spin weld a 2" injection-molded female-thread connection into the tank for each fitting location. We provide the adapters and plug uninstalled in the box. The benefits:

• The contractor no longer has to remove any adapters if they want to change from a side inlet to a top inlet.
• The threaded connections are injection-molded quality, making thread engagement very easy in the field. 
• If the contractor is running 2", they just need to thread on the inlet plug (side or top), then it's ready to go.
• We can now manufacture the product in a quarter of the time that it used to take.

For that chemistry lab that needs (80) LB-2's, we can now ship the order the next day!

Did You Know?
The bottom of the LB-2 and LB-5 are molded so that a contractor can cut a piece of 4" pipe to use as a "field-adjustable" pedestal. This allows the installer to quickly raise the tank to meet higher inlet inverts while eliminating strain on the sink's tailpiece. ​

For more information on the LB-2 and LB-5 click here >>