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02/10/2006, 09:32 PM
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Bulkhead Question. Need quick answer please!
Just purchased a used RR Oceanic tank. It came with new bulkhead fittings. When I install them do I need to put any teflon plumbers tape on the threads? Thanks!
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02/10/2006, 09:34 PM
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I don't think that will do any good. There should be a gasket that comes with it. It should go between the glass and the bulkhead on the inside. That is the only way I have seen bulkheads, unless those are something different.
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02/10/2006, 11:17 PM
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you can. teflon tape is intended to reduce the friction so the threads dont bind prematurely and allow you to fully tighten a threaded connection.
but in this case it is a different kind of thread, its not meant to be a water tight thread, and its not going to be made that tight anyway. thus you dont need it, but if you want to use it, thats fine too.
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02/10/2006, 11:18 PM
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if the bulkhead is threaded on the inside, in that the plumbing hooked up to it is threaded into the bulkhead itself(not the ring holding the bulkhead on, thats what I was refering to previously) then yes that should have teflon tape for sure.
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02/11/2006, 12:15 AM
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Teflon tape should never be used on bulkheads for any sealing purposes. No matter which why the bulkhead is installed. Thats what the gasket is for.
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