How to Install a Tank Adapter



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How to Install a Tank Adapter - Simple Instructions

Tank adapters are extremely useful in many fields. They make it possible to create a line out of a tank or container. They work by creating a seal from the inside of the tank with an opening through it. The adapter is held in place by a nut that is screwed over the adapter on the outside of the tank. Want to know how to install your own bulkhead fittings? See the easy instructions below.

 

    1. 1. Drain the tankIf you can’t drain the tank below where the adapter will be installed, prepare for a LOT of leakage and a sub-par install. You need to be able to work comfortably in and outside the tank.

 

    1. 2. Drill your hole. Your hole should be able to just fit the bulkhead through it without gaps on the sides. It’s a good idea to practice by drilling some sample hole sizes in scrap material first.

 

    1. 3. Install the inside of the adapter. The main part of the bulkhead will be installed through the inside of the tank. TIP – If your tank is deep and hard to access, fish a lead through the top and out the hole you just made. Then send the adapter down over the lead. It should follow right to the hole so you can feed it through.

 

    1. 4. Screw on the outside of the tank adapter. Once your bulkhead is fed through the hole and is sticking out, it’s time to screw on the outside nut. Make sure this is at least hand tight, but not over tightened. Test the seal by filling the tank up beyond the bulkhead.

 

  1. 5. Hook up your pipe or valve. Once your bulkhead is in you can attach your pipeline to adapter. You should be good to go!