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Originally Posted by WarDog
Once a bulkhead nut is hand tight, how much tighter should I turn it with a wrench? 1/4 turn? 1/2 turn?
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I'd give it a 1/4 turn and check it in a day or 5
I don't have any #s for you, but I'd think 10-20 foot pounds is enough - which to me is about where you're thinking - 1/4 to 1/2 turn, but only re-torque it once
Basically, with a pair of channel-lock pliers, one hand and some mild resistance. Anymore and you risk cracking glass or squishing out the gasket