Van Enterprises1/2" PRO SERIES PVC Bulkhead Fitting Adapter For Rain Barrels, Aquariums, Water Tanks, Ponds

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High quality and working wonderful!I would recommend having large enough tools to safely install in mind for your project. So it was a slight challenge to make it tight enough to seal but was successful. I will order more for projects in the future but invest in installation tools to assist as well!Thank you for a high quality bulkhead fitting!

I got these (3/4" and 1") for aquarium plumbing and the quality is very nice. I did end up making my own custom silicone washers (shown in picture) for them but I do that for basically every bulkhead I buy because I'm cursed. The reverse threading is super nice and they created a good seal without excessive tightening (especially after I added my own washers). The washers they came with were good quality & thicker than other bulkheads I've seen, especially the little ABS bulkheads. The holes in my tank were just slightly irregular & had some small chips in them which makes it hard for me personally to align ANY bulkhead (not just these) in a way that doesn't leak very slowly, hence the custom silicone very oversized washers.These are also low profile which is EXTREMELY nice if you don't like 3" of stuff sticking out of the backs of your tanks.I'd definitely buy these again. I ended up not using the 1" one because I cracked the tank slightly and had to drill a larger hole and the 1 1/2" bulkhead wouldn't have fit properly into the hole because of how close it ended up being to the top. Be aware that the nut on these is larger than the front of the bulkhead if that matters to anyone. It did for me because of how I drilled my 2nd hole (VERY close to the top of the tank), but for normal applications it probably doesn't make a lick of difference. Totally keeping the 1" guy though, because I like the quality and will end up using it for something in the future.

We were looking for a durable, inexpensive and simple solution for draining excess water from our potted plants placed on our 2nd story balcony. Without explicit drainage, the catch pans would overflow and flood the balcony floor and leave ugly stains.These bulkhead fittings are part of a perfect solution. They are super easy to install (remember they have backwards threads - tricky if you are not aware), come with a clear, soft plastic gasket (which goes on the inside of the object you are installing it!) and is very beefy in construction.Installation of the bulkhead fittings:1. Place the large plastic bulkhead fitting nut in the position you want the bulkhead to go2. Using a marker, trace the inside of the nut on the surface of the object in which you are installing the bulkhead fitting3. Use the appropriate tool to cut the hole. I used a dremel-like tool.4. Place the clear, soft plastic gasket on the bulkhead fitting5. Insert the bulkhead fitting through the hole FROM THE INSIDE of the object6. From the outside, install the bulkhead fitting nut rotating it counter-clockwise - it has reverse threads to keep the bulkhead tight while screwing in an adapter to the inner threads of the bulkhead fitting - smart design7. Tighten very firmly using two large wrenches. The bulkhead fitting is real solid so there is no fear of stripping or breaking the fitting8. Screw the 1/2 inch barbed adapter into the bulkhead fitting. Tighten with wrenches9. (optional) Place a hose clamp on a section of 1/2 flexible pipe10. Push the flexible pipe onto the barbed adapter (and tighten the hose clamp)11. Replace pot and plant and testMaterial list for plant catch pan drainage solution:1/2 pro series bulkhead fitting adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXVE4A4Banjo HB050 Polypropylene Hose Fitting, Adapter, 1/2" NPT Male x 1/2" Barbed https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-HB050-Polypropylene-Fitting-Adapter/dp/B001HMG4LO(Optional) Koehler Enterprises KE6BX 10 Piece Hose Clamp Box (Micro Size 6) https://www.amazon.com/Koehler-Enterprises-KE4BX-Piece-Clamp/dp/B00XAK6XAS2 ft of: DIG B36 B 36 Drip Irrigation Tubing (or any 1/2 in tubing you have handy) https://www.amazon.com/Dig-B36-600-Irrigation-Tubing/dp/B004NPYBN0

A really nice and effective bulkhead that was a quick fix to a leak I had on my 75G rimless reef tank. The "heavy duty" bulkheads I have used in the past resulted in 2 of the 4 failing right at the weld/seam of the bulkhead itself. Pressure alone split one and the slightest movement split the other. These bulkheads, on the other hand, had some play in the rigidity and a freshness to the material that does stand some torquing really well. I was also impressed by the gasket that made for a flush seal and also had a little play so that you can ensure a firm but flush/secure fitment. It's been a couple months now and I have had no issues. The product itself, 5 stars, as an overall process with Amazon (meaning the pick/pack/ship operations), it could have benefitted from a Quality check. Since I was in a bind I opted for upgraded shipping (which was not met and timing missed). Furthermore, the mix of sizes was incorrect. At the end of the day, they refunded the upgraded shipping charges, refunded for the mis-pick (and advised to keep them), my leak was addressed, and there was no hassle. It all worked out. Would I recommend these bulkheads? Sure would. The best part about them is the REVERSE threading. Meaning should you need to tighten a thread to thread connection to this bulkhead, it will not loosen from its first placement/its locking nut, therefore you can place the bulkhead, secure it, then add on without having to thread the connections first. It will only tight more. That was an awesome bonus for my application.

This bulkhead is being used in a rainbarrel. It arrived earlier than expected and is just what I was looking for.