Looking for a 3/4" pipe thread tap

carlisimo1969 · 12/26/2007, 01:20 PM

I'm trying to plumb a new OM Compact in with my new corner tank, but the female threads are too tight for standard Schd40 plumbing. I'm going to try some Schd80 threaded nipples tomorrow but if it's a no go, I will have to tap it out a little.

Does any one locally have a 3/4" tap for pipe threads I could rent/borrow? I'd like to avoid buying one if I can.

Other ideas are welcome!

Happy new year,

Carl

siropa · 12/26/2007, 03:44 PM

I've had good luck doing that with the threaded nipples of various sizes. Never had to tap one yet.

customcolor · 12/26/2007, 10:30 PM

wish you luck finding one, i know they are like 27 bucks brand new for 1

Fishcrazy06 · 12/26/2007, 10:36 PM

How soon do you need this? Let me look at home or I might have one at work as well.

Eric

carlisimo1969 · 12/27/2007, 08:43 AM

Thank guys, I appreciate the responses. I'd like to start hooking things up this weekend. I'll have the sched80 nipples today, hopefully that will eliminate the need for the tap. Here's another question, can I connect sched40 to sched80 with the same primer and glue I've been using for sched40 fittings?

$27 buck isn't too bad, I was told $89 from Granger!

Limpit · 12/27/2007, 01:06 PM

Too bad you are not near me, I have a toolbox full of taps and dies.

carlisimo1969 · 12/27/2007, 01:15 PM

Good news, I got the sched80 nipples and they thread in!!! I bought 2 - 4inchers and will cut them in half then add the elbows.

Any issues gluing them to some sched 40elbows?

ren501 · 12/27/2007, 05:40 PM

no, there will be no issues. sch.40 and sch.80 are compatable. you can use the same glue for either. it only becomes an issue when cpvc,abs, or lxt is involved... hope this helps Ren

carlisimo1969 · 12/27/2007, 06:06 PM

Thank you Ren, and thanks to everyone!

Happy new tank! uh.. I mean year!

ren501 · 12/27/2007, 08:11 PM

no problem.... glad i could help...

12/26/2007, 01:20 PM	#1
carlisimo1969 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Green Bay Posts: 360	Looking for a 3/4" pipe thread tap I'm trying to plumb a new OM Compact in with my new corner tank, but the female threads are too tight for standard Schd40 plumbing. I'm going to try some Schd80 threaded nipples tomorrow but if it's a no go, I will have to tap it out a little. Does any one locally have a 3/4" tap for pipe threads I could rent/borrow? I'd like to avoid buying one if I can. Other ideas are welcome! Happy new year, Carl __________________ Celebrating sunshine and you... Current Tank Info: 70g corner reef, 2-250 Pheonix 14k DE, 75g basement sump, 75g basement frag tank, Reeflo Hammerhead, OMSupersquirt, Aquaeuro 265recirc

12/26/2007, 03:44 PM	#2
siropa Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Neenah, WI Posts: 2,502	I've had good luck doing that with the threaded nipples of various sizes. Never had to tap one yet. __________________ See red house for pics. Current Tank Info: 275 reef, 75 FOWLR, 60g frag

12/26/2007, 10:30 PM	#3
customcolor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kaukauna, wi. Posts: 3,879	wish you luck finding one, i know they are like 27 bucks brand new for 1 __________________ PLEASE DONT USE GREAT STUFF (THE YELLOW STUFF) IN YOUR TANK........USE POND FOAM (THE BLACK STUFF).. I BEG YOU! Great stuff====$5 a can 24-48 hour cure Epoxy to cover it====little as $5 for small projects or up to $100+ for larger projects and another 24-48 hour cure I hope you covered it well cuz if you didnt it will start to break down in a few months sand is another added cost to cover up the yellow. Pond foams====$9-$15 a can 24-48 hour cure DONE! You can cover it with sand if you want to (YOU DONT HAVE TO) though but thats added cost again Current Tank Info: 75 gal under way

12/27/2007, 08:43 AM	#5
carlisimo1969 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Green Bay Posts: 360	Thank guys, I appreciate the responses. I'd like to start hooking things up this weekend. I'll have the sched80 nipples today, hopefully that will eliminate the need for the tap. Here's another question, can I connect sched40 to sched80 with the same primer and glue I've been using for sched40 fittings? $27 buck isn't too bad, I was told $89 from Granger! __________________ Celebrating sunshine and you... Current Tank Info: 70g corner reef, 2-250 Pheonix 14k DE, 75g basement sump, 75g basement frag tank, Reeflo Hammerhead, OMSupersquirt, Aquaeuro 265recirc

12/27/2007, 01:15 PM	#7
carlisimo1969 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Green Bay Posts: 360	Good news, I got the sched80 nipples and they thread in!!! I bought 2 - 4inchers and will cut them in half then add the elbows. Any issues gluing them to some sched 40elbows? __________________ Celebrating sunshine and you... Current Tank Info: 70g corner reef, 2-250 Pheonix 14k DE, 75g basement sump, 75g basement frag tank, Reeflo Hammerhead, OMSupersquirt, Aquaeuro 265recirc

12/26/2007, 10:36 PM	#4
Fishcrazy06 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,568	How soon do you need this? Let me look at home or I might have one at work as well. Eric

12/27/2007, 01:06 PM	#6
Limpit Happy Reefer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Home of the nations fastest high banked 1/4 mile" Posts: 1,563	Too bad you are not near me, I have a toolbox full of taps and dies.

12/27/2007, 05:40 PM	#8
ren501 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: illinois 60543 Posts: 170	no, there will be no issues. sch.40 and sch.80 are compatable. you can use the same glue for either. it only becomes an issue when cpvc,abs, or lxt is involved... hope this helps Ren

12/27/2007, 06:06 PM	#9
carlisimo1969 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Green Bay Posts: 360	Thank you Ren, and thanks to everyone! Happy new tank! uh.. I mean year! __________________ Celebrating sunshine and you... Current Tank Info: 70g corner reef, 2-250 Pheonix 14k DE, 75g basement sump, 75g basement frag tank, Reeflo Hammerhead, OMSupersquirt, Aquaeuro 265recirc

12/27/2007, 08:11 PM	#10
ren501 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: illinois 60543 Posts: 170	no problem.... glad i could help...