How to install a bulkhead fitting in a water tank — sizing, the reverse threads, and a clean leak-free install.
Jason shows how to install a bulkhead fitting in a pressure washing water tank: picking the size (1-inch and 3/4), drilling the tank, cleaning the excess material, and watching for the reverse threads so you seat it tight and leak-free.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 What a bulkhead fitting is for
0:30 Choosing 1-inch vs 3/4 size
1:07 Drilling through the tank
1:32 Cleaning off excess material
1:48 Reverse threads and final seal
QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERS:
Q: How do I install a bulkhead fitting in a water tank?
A: Pick your size, drill a clean hole, deburr the excess material, then thread the fitting — watch for the reverse threads — and snug it for a leak-free seal.
Q: What size bulkhead fitting for a pressure washing tank?
A: Jason runs 1-inch and 3/4 depending on the line. Match it to the plumbing you're feeding off the tank.
Q: Why is my bulkhead fitting leaking?
A: Usually leftover material in the hole or not seating it square. Clean the hole well, mind the thread direction, and tighten evenly.
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