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Snufflupagus 04-28-2011 06:26 PM

Male adaptor into bulkheads
 
Hey all, has anyone ever had problems screwing in the male adaptor into there bulkheads? I'm running into the problem of them going in 3/4 of the way, but no further...any tips?
Thanks

cale262 04-28-2011 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snufflupagus (Post 610013)
Hey all, has anyone ever had problems screwing in the male adaptor into there bulkheads? I'm running into the problem of them going in 3/4 of the way, but no further...any tips?
Thanks


I've been using plumbers tape (teflon) on them, it actually makes them go in a little smoother...

I wouldn't force it once it gets tight though, I've cracked a few bulkheads tryin to get them in all the way.

Snufflupagus 04-28-2011 06:38 PM

Cool, thanks, I'll try some tape.

The Grizz 04-28-2011 06:41 PM

Teflon for sure, PVC into PVC is as sticky as aluminum on aluminum.

GMGQ 04-28-2011 06:45 PM

Also, there are different brands/types of fittings. Some are shiny, some have amatte finish, some are light grey, some are dark grey. It depends on where you get it from. I've had some that would only go in 1/4 of the way, and others that go all the way in.

So you may want to try another type of the same fitting.

And no matter what type, you should alwayswrap some teflon tape around the threads for a better seal (I usually do at least 3 layers).

Snufflupagus 04-28-2011 07:05 PM

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...0/27683f5c.jpg[/IMG] http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/...0/e1f482c7.jpgThanks guys, tried the Teflon and it went better, they aren't all the way in now, but far enough I think.
do you think I got them in far enough?

sphelps 04-28-2011 07:46 PM

Pipe thread is tapered so the fittings should not go all the way in. This insures a tight fit and proper seal. If they go all the way in the seal may not be good and more Teflon should be used to compensate. Also don't over tighten as you can crack the bulkhead.

Snufflupagus 04-28-2011 07:49 PM

Thanks!


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