drilled tank question
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veni vidi vici
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dennis210
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And no matter what size bulkhead or brand it should come with one gasket.
You shouldn't have to silicone anything - the bulkhead is water tight when installed properly.
You shouldn't have to silicone anything - the bulkhead is water tight when installed properly.
tclark828
Member
Ok, thank you I now have the gaskets. I am posting the link to the directions that i have for this. It says NOT to glue the pvc pipes together. Wouldn't they end up leaking this way, or eventually start sliding apart?
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veni vidi vici
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Originally Posted by Tclark828
http:///forum/post/2865512
Ok, thank you I now have the gaskets. I am posting the link to the directions that i have for this. It says NOT to glue the pvc pipes together. Wouldn't they end up leaking this way, or eventually start sliding apart?
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What they are referring to is "Dry Fitting" your plumbing together.That is fabricating you plumbing without glue to make sure its going to work as a whole system.
After you do this,you will need to break it down are-assemble with glue.
"Use included thread male tapes on threads, use PVC glue only if you have to - you want to be sure you can undo your work and change later if they don't fit. If you want to use a 45 degree elbow instead of 90 degree one, if you believe a flexible hose is easier to work with than a hard PVC, or if you prefer to use an adapter to reduce the outlet or inlet size, get from Home Depot - our plumbing sets are standard and fitting parts are easy to find on the market."
snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2864976
I've never seen the bulkheads with the strainers on them. I might have to use one for a closed loop. Do you know where you got them from?
http:///forum/post/2864976
I've never seen the bulkheads with the strainers on them. I might have to use one for a closed loop. Do you know where you got them from?
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2865608
I've never seen the bulkheads with the strainers on them. I might have to use one for a closed loop. Do you know where you got them from?
I sure do.Thats what i used them for.
http://www.flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cg...khead-Fittings
http:///forum/post/2865608
I've never seen the bulkheads with the strainers on them. I might have to use one for a closed loop. Do you know where you got them from?
I sure do.Thats what i used them for.
http://www.flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cg...khead-Fittings
tclark828
Member
Ok, need help again. I have 2 white pvc pipes that go through my tank. Each one is threaded at the bottom, and there are 2 gaskets and an octagon shaped flat piece that screws on to compress everything together. I should put one washer on top(inside the tank), and one on the bottom(inside the stand), correct? When i do this i cannot
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the piece onto the pvc pipe, because there isnt room between the pipe and edge of stand. What am i doing wrong?
Thanks
TC
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the piece onto the pvc pipe, because there isnt room between the pipe and edge of stand. What am i doing wrong?
Thanks
TC
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by Tclark828
http:///forum/post/2869334
Ok, need help again. I have 2 white pvc pipes that go through my tank. Each one is threaded at the bottom, and there are 2 gaskets and an octagon shaped flat piece that screws on to compress everything together. I should put one washer on top(inside the tank), and one on the bottom(inside the stand), correct? When i do this i cannot
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the piece onto the pvc pipe, because there isnt room between the pipe and edge of stand. What am i doing wrong?
Thanks
TC
Most bulkheads only require 1 gasket and it goes on the inside of the tank.2 would be a plus but not necessary.If you only have enough thread for one gasket then its ok to do that.
Here is a couple of other tips for you TC.This one is important,make sure the part of the bulkhead touching the gasket is flat and smooth "no burs" #2 and not so important but helpful.Use Plumbers Silicone Grease on the gasket,it will help to get a water tight seal.Make sure it is petroleum free.
http:///forum/post/2869334
Ok, need help again. I have 2 white pvc pipes that go through my tank. Each one is threaded at the bottom, and there are 2 gaskets and an octagon shaped flat piece that screws on to compress everything together. I should put one washer on top(inside the tank), and one on the bottom(inside the stand), correct? When i do this i cannot
[hr]
the piece onto the pvc pipe, because there isnt room between the pipe and edge of stand. What am i doing wrong?
Thanks
TC
Most bulkheads only require 1 gasket and it goes on the inside of the tank.2 would be a plus but not necessary.If you only have enough thread for one gasket then its ok to do that.
Here is a couple of other tips for you TC.This one is important,make sure the part of the bulkhead touching the gasket is flat and smooth "no burs" #2 and not so important but helpful.Use Plumbers Silicone Grease on the gasket,it will help to get a water tight seal.Make sure it is petroleum free.
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by Tclark828
http:///forum/post/2869364
I have plenty of thread, the octagon piece wont turn because of the stand. There doesn't seem to be enough clearance between the pipe and the back wall of the stand to
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that piece on the pipe
Ok i see what your saying now.You may have to tip the tank and install your bulkhead first ,then put it back flat.If the bulkhead nut is resting on the stand you may have to whittle some wood away.When you install the bulkhead make sure that the flat part of the nut is parallel to the back of the tank.As long as the hole isnt above the stand framing member your in good shape.
http:///forum/post/2869364
I have plenty of thread, the octagon piece wont turn because of the stand. There doesn't seem to be enough clearance between the pipe and the back wall of the stand to
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that piece on the pipe
Ok i see what your saying now.You may have to tip the tank and install your bulkhead first ,then put it back flat.If the bulkhead nut is resting on the stand you may have to whittle some wood away.When you install the bulkhead make sure that the flat part of the nut is parallel to the back of the tank.As long as the hole isnt above the stand framing member your in good shape.
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2865608
I've never seen the bulkheads with the strainers on them. I might have to use one for a closed loop. Do you know where you got them from?
those strainers look easy to get clogged. any comments on this?
http:///forum/post/2865608
I've never seen the bulkheads with the strainers on them. I might have to use one for a closed loop. Do you know where you got them from?
those strainers look easy to get clogged. any comments on this?
veni vidi vici
Active Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2869635
those strainers look easy to get clogged. any comments on this?
So far since July "08" ive cleaned them once quickly with a tooth brush.Not because they where clogged just because i wanted to check and see if they where. They where not.
http:///forum/post/2869635
those strainers look easy to get clogged. any comments on this?
So far since July "08" ive cleaned them once quickly with a tooth brush.Not because they where clogged just because i wanted to check and see if they where. They where not.