Bulkhead Fittings

[PessimisticOptimist]

As a lead up to plumbing this week, I am about to install my bulkhead fittings. Should I apply anything to the glass or rubber gasket to help create a seal or just tighhten appropriately?

Thanks

[Phurst]

Just hand tighten and then 1/4 turn with pliers/chanel locks/bulkhead wrench. Make sure the glass is nice and clean, don't overtighten and remember to put the gasket on the wet side. I'd stay away from silicone or anything similar.

[poppin_fresh]

I have found finger tight works fine. Too tight will cause leaks and not to mention most less expensive bulkheads strip really easy.

As far as the gasket, I have to correct Pearson a little bit. The gasket goes on the FLANGE side, not necessarily the wet side. If you decide to put the flange outside the tank, thats where the gasket must be even though its not the "wet" side.

[Phurst]

As far as the gasket, I have to correct Pearson a little bit. The gasket goes on the FLANGE side, not necessarily the wet side. If you decide to put the flange outside the tank, thats where the gasket must be even though its not the "wet" side.

LOL, ok, Jon is right. All mine just happen to be plumbed with the flange on the wet side

[poppin_fresh]

I used to say the same thing, until I had someone correct me because they liked having the flange on the outside with the nut in the tank. I personally dont know why anyone would do it that way, but each to their own!

[PessimisticOptimist]

... The gasket goes on the FLANGE side, not necessarily the wet side. If you decide to put the flange outside the tank, thats where the gasket must be even though its not the "wet" side.

The flange side being the top (fixed) portion of the bulkhead pictured below, correct?

[Phurst]

Yep, as opposed to the nut side.

[PessimisticOptimist]

Thanks, it pays to be cetain.

Cheers, Keith