when do you use double threaded bulkheads?

[geeimatree]

This guy recommended to me that I should get the double threaded bulkheads for the holes on the tank that I have.

Why is it more useful to use double threaded bulkheads rather than single threaded?

 

[Oreo]

Not too sure what you mean by double-threaded but, I think of a bulkhead as a semi-permenant part of the tank. Threaded means you can undo & redo anythign that connects to the bulkhead without having to destroy the bulkhead like you do with slip-fittings.

 

[nfored]

I use them for this reason. the outside thread secures the bulkhead to the tank, the inside thread is where I connect my strainer or DIY Stand Pipe. You could I suppose use slip connections for both but I like to have it secured in place without having to cement it .

 

[geeimatree]

ooo i see i see

thanks guys

 

[CHOMPERS]

I was gonna say "re-use-ability" but I see I am of no use now

Anyway, I'll just say that last year I had purchased a box of used thread x thread bulkheads for pennies on the dollar. I then purchased two new diamond drill bits for them. When I finally got around to putting them to use, I found out that my brother tossed the box in the trash He does stuff like that

 

[Dr Joe]

I was gonna say "re-use-ability" but I see I am of no use now

Anyway, I'll just say that last year I had purchased a box of used thread x thread bulkheads for pennies on the dollar. I then purchased two new diamond drill bits for them. When I finally got around to putting them to use, I found out that my brother tossed the box in the trash He does stuff like that

Yep, I think read about him in the obituaries didn't I, I think it said he died of foot "in something" disease...

 

[geeimatree]

haha sorry to hear that
but thats hilarious

o boy charma is gonna get me or however you spell it

 

[CHOMPERS]

Yep, I think read about him in the obituaries didn't I, I think it said he died of foot "in something" disease...

Well, he isn't dead...yet. He was burping toe nails for a week though.

In related news, I had two soldering irons and two soldering guns. Tonight for our remodeling project we needed to solder some wires for a chandelier modification. Neither the irons or guns turned up after an extensive search...we had to go to Walmart at midnight to get another one

 

[CHOMPERS]

haha sorry to hear that
but thats hilarious

o boy charma is gonna get me or however you spell it

Karma...unless charisma is also involved