Need help plumbing

[Bayareareefer18]

Quick question:
I will connect the 1/2” Pipe Adapter Spigot X Barb to a Sch80 Reducing Bushing 1” Spigot X 1/2” Slip.

How do I connect the Reducing Bushing to a Union due to the hexagonal shape?

Only the top that sticks out should be that shape. It should be round where it slips into a fitting

 

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Only the top that sticks out should be that shape. It should be round where it slips into a fitting

Thank you. So I think I should instead use a Union before the reducing Bushing and insert the pvc pipe at the hexagonal shape part of the Reducing Bushing?

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Thank you. So I think I should instead use a Union before the reducing Bushing and insert the pvc pipe at the hexagonal shape part of the Reducing Bushing?

You are talking about going from 1" union to your 1/2" barb correct?

The bushing should be 1" at the round part. The hexagonal top should have 1/2" slip to slide your pipe or barb fitting into

Pic?

 

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You are talking about going from 1" union to your 1/2" barb correct?

The bushing should be 1" at the round part. The hexagonal top should have 1/2" slip to slide your pipe or barb fitting into

Pic?

I don’t have a picture as I’m planning to buy online from BRS but here is a picture of what I’m thinking of.

 

[Bayareareefer18]

I don’t have a picture as I’m planning to buy online from BRS but here is a picture of what I’m thinking of.

Yes those should all slip together. Bushing to union and barb into bushing

 

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Yes those should all slip together. Bushing to union and barb into bushing

Thank you!

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Thank you!

The hexagonal portion you see is the top of the bushing. That will sit at the top of the union once glued in. The hexagonal side is where your 1/2" slip socket will be.

 

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Just placed an order for those stuff. Should arrive soon. Thank you!

 

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Few quick questions:

1. Will a 1” Sch40 PVC pipe or 1” Sch80 PVC pipe fit in a 1” Union or will both fit?

2. Should I paint the back wall of the tank before I drill the tank or after?

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Few quick questions:

1. Will a 1” Sch40 PVC pipe or 1” Sch80 PVC pipe fit in a 1” Union or will both fit?

2. Should I paint the back wall of the tank before I drill the tank or after?

Yes they will both fit but schedule 80 is costly and not necessary

 

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Yes they will both fit but schedule 80 is costly and not necessary

Thank you

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Thank you

Sch 40 and Sch 80 have the same od although sch 80 will have a slightly small id as it's thicker pipe

 

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Sch 40 and Sch 80 have the same od although sch 80 will have a slightly small id as it's thicker pipe

Thank you so much! you help me so much through my confusion of plumbing lol. Really appreciate it!

 

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Another quick question:

Do you recommend painting the back wall of the tank first or after drilling holes?

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Another quick question:

Do you recommend painting the back wall of the tank first or after drilling holes?

That I'm not sure. I drilled mine then used window tint film from home depot on the back of mine

If it were me I would probably paint after making sure to tape up the holes well from the inside

 

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Got it thank you