John Guest Bulkhead Connector?

[fishgate]

Does anyone know of a John Guest bulkhead connector that is waterproof? There is one out there that I found but it is for through cabinet mounting and not for use where a water-tight seal is needed. I am trying to put my ATO pump in my RO reservoir and would like to use a through container fitting so that I can close the lid on the container.

 

[stacy_vennes]

I would just use a half in threaded bulkhead and us pvc fitting to reduce to the size of pipe u want n go from there remember to use either plumber goup or thread tape on the fittings


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[fishgate]

I would just use a half in threaded bulkhead and us pvc fitting to reduce to the size of pipe u want n go from there remember to use either plumber goup or thread tape on the fittings


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These are John Guest fittings, I don't think there is a PVC to John Guest connector fitting is there?

 

[stacy_vennes]

no what u need is a reducer bushing between the bulkhead and that john guest fitting n then you will be good to go


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[fishgate]

no what u need is a reducer bushing between the bulkhead and that john guest fitting n then you will be good to go


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I don't think I can reduce down to a 1/4" water line.

 

[chaaban]

http://www.mistking.com/Value-bulkhead-14.html

 

[chaaban]

Edit, this is what I'm using for both my RO/DI reservoir and my saltwater reservoir.

 

[DHyslop]

Lowes/HD sell 1/4" push connect fittings with a threaded end that connects to 1/2" PVC.

 

[fishgate]

http://www.mistking.com/Value-bulkhead-14.html

That's what I need! Repped!

 

[jimmyj7090]

http://www.marinedepot.com/JG_1_4_i...lter_Systems-John_Guest-RO5411-FIROJG-vi.html

UsPlastics.com also has them.

 

[fishgate]

http://www.marinedepot.com/JG_1_4_i...lter_Systems-John_Guest-RO5411-FIROJG-vi.html

UsPlastics.com also has them.

This one does not seal. It is for through stands and hard stuff not for leak-proof instillations.

 

[jimmyj7090]

Not sure where you heard that, but they seal just fine. If you're concerned just add an o-ring on the flange side. I've used these for years, never an issue.

 

[hllywd]

There is a water tight JG bulkhead. I'll have to look it up, but I replaced the faucet in a Rubbermaid water cooler (mash tun for making beer) with one. No need to cobble something together...

 

[hllywd]

Hmmm... that wasn't so hard.

http://www.johnguest.com/Home/appli...gs/Inch-Size-Fittings/BULKHEAD-CONNECTOR.aspx

 

[jimmyj7090]

Hmmm... that wasn't so hard.

http://www.johnguest.com/Home/appli...gs/Inch-Size-Fittings/BULKHEAD-CONNECTOR.aspx

Same exact part, different color.

 

[jimmyj7090]

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=25343&catid=608&clickid=searchresults

And another in black

And the same one that MD has
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=22910&catid=832&clickid=searchresults

 

[hllywd]

Same exact part, different color.

This is what I have, the plastic nut in molded to the threaded piece. I believe my part # is Pl1212S. It's 3/8"x3/8" is the difference. It is water tight to at least 180°F in my application. IIRC the gasket was a separate part #. I believe you've been misled, and all of the JG bulkheads posted hear are in fact water tight when installed correctly.

 

[hllywd]

Sorry, I resized all the pics in Photobucket to 640x480, and that's what I get.

 

[jimmyj7090]

I just said that a person could add an O-ring if it made them feel better. I've been using these for 10 yrs + and I agree, they seal just fine in the first place.

 

[fishgate]

Thanks all. I found that fitting with my first search and where ever I was looking at it said it wasn't for watertight bulkhead seals. But I see that will work so that's the one I'll go with.