Bulkhead fittings are used as inlets or outlets on aquariums, sumps and overflows - this article discusses how to size one up for your needs.
How to Size Bulkhead Fittings - Plumbing Basics, Part 2 Author:Guest Author Bulkhead fittings are designed for use as inlets or outlets on liquid holding tanks, which include aquariums, filter sumps, and overflows. This fitting provides a leak-proof way of attaching PVC... ...
onto the PVC pipe. Other options include the use of one or two true unions connections which make it easy to remove the valve for cleaning or temporarily remove hard piped equipment, like a return pump or reactor. Simply close the valve, loosen the union nut and the fitting can be ...
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Another advantage to using a tankless water heater, though it has nothing to do with energy savings or efficiency, is that you never run out of hot water. You can take one shower or bath after another, and you never have to wait for water in a tank to heat up sufficiently to make it...
1. 20mm Threaded Tank Outlet (Bulkhead Fitting) These are used to attach connections to the tank. You will need two of these, one for the outlet tap at the bottom of the tank, and another for overflow pipe at the top of the tank if you choose to use one. ...
exposed to before - both in the reefkeeping hobby, and from numerous professional plumbers I've asked about aquarium plumbing over the years. I've never seen anyone who gets paid to do this sort of thing put silicone on a threaded fitting. Do you have data or evidence to back your ...
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onto the PVC pipe. Other options include the use of one or two true unions connections which make it easy to remove the valve for cleaning or temporarily remove hard piped equipment, like a return pump or reactor. Simply close the valve, loosen the union nut and the fitting can be ...