Attach Bulkhead Fitting
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How to install a Waterfall feature in 2 hours and 20 minutes Steps 1-6
What happens here
With the basin set, install the bulkhead fitting. This involves placing the rubber gasket on the inside of the basin and the plastic gasket on the outside. Thread the collar nut onto the fitting and tighten it with channel locks to create a watertight seal. Apply Aquascape Black Silicone, a fish-safe sealant, to the threads for extra security and a leak-proof connection. When planning the plumbing, prioritize having ample flexible hose length, as being even slightly short can compromise system efficiency. The fitting is a 1.5-inch NPT threaded to 2-inch slip adapter and uses reverse threading for the collar nut.
Goal: Securely install the bulkhead fitting for a watertight connection to the flex hose.
Tools and materials
- Bulkhead Fitting — Creating a watertight connection for the flexible hose
- Channel Locks — Tightening the collar nut for the bulkhead fitting
- Collar Nut — Securing the bulkhead fitting in place
- Flexible Hose — Connecting the pump to the waterfall spillway
- Plastic Gasket — Providing a watertight seal for the bulkhead fitting (outside)
- Rubber Gasket — Providing a watertight seal for the bulkhead fitting (inside)
- Aquascape Black Silicone — Creating a watertight seal on the bulkhead fitting threads and joints
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