Lifegard Aquatics1/2-Inch Slip Bulkhead Fitting

Installed these on three 55/60 gallon plastic barrels. Used RTV Sealer on one of them and it did not leak; had a perfect seal. The ones without sealer leaked. I didn't want to tighten too much so as to avoid breaking them. Still leaked after giving them an extra 1/2 to a full turn. Don't know the torque specs, but I'm pretty sure they were tight.Actually tightened one of them until the rubber gasket was forced from under the locknut, had to back it off. That didn't break the bulkhead, but it still leaked. Perfect size to fit PVC piping. Using a sealer with these gets you the best results.

Work exceptional on 5 gallon buckets. No leaks. Gasket MUST NOT BE by nut , but by other end. Great price. Thats why I purchased

Ive ordered these 1/2” slip bulkheads before from the lifegard website, and they used a 1-1/8” hole, but I didnt see until they arrived that these ones require a 1-1/4” hole which I wasnt able to find in the description. Using these to plumb an aquarium sump. These work with 1/2” pvc, and they slip together. The gasket goes on the outside where there is no water. I put some silicone on the inside for extra measure. No leaks at all and the hole size is snug. Good for the price.

These bulkheads worked perfectly on the hydroponic tubs I purchased. I made coral growing frag tanks from them and all the bulkheads I purchased (6 in all) were excellent. Not a single one had any cross thread issues or leaked at all. The biggest mistake people seem to make with these and other bulkheads is to only hand tighten them securely. If you pull out the wrench to tighten you will either break it or create an improper seal. After securing make sure to leak test and if there are any leaks at all re-do the seal by loosening and re-tightening. Would buy again.

Worked great in my salt water mixing tub. There is a small casting bump on the inside of the flange that I sanded down, because I was afraid it might leak. Took 2 minutes and everything went in well. I’m happy with these bulkheads.

Used on a DIY chicken waterer and it worked great. Watertight on a 5 gallon bucket

These work as good as you could wish for, anyone that has a problem with leaking either didn't install them on a flat smooth surface or put the rubber washer on the wrong side. The washer naturally goes on the water side of the hole, if you put the washer on the dry side of the hole then water will leak through the threads, although you can use Teflon tape and use the washer on the dry side if you wanted...

I'm using this for drainage in a plastic storage tub, it works fine for that and the quality is good the only problem I really have with it is that the rim that will be on the inside is thick, probably a quarter inch high which makes it hard for all the water to drain out; would be nice if it was more flush mount.

All good!

Es para peceras mayores a 100 litros. Tiene rosca interna y es para que lo uses en el sump, sobre todo si lo vas a construír.

I thought the inside was threaded. Won’t work for my intended use

This is 7/8" inside diameter. I don't understand why it says 1/2". I have 1/2" tubing that doesn't even come close to fitting.

Order 1/2 inch. Received 1 inch. Big difference. Would have returned but not worth the time or effort. Do not order.