Re: [Killietalk] Washers, O-rings & homemade bulkhead fittings

[LeeH920226 at aol_com]

In a message dated 1/19/06 9:33:07 AM, David_Koran at hq02.usace.army.mil writes:

<< 
Lowes offers a fairly good selection of O-rings in the 1/16" and 1/8" size of
various diameters but only a few sizes at the upper end work with the PVC
fittings.  Your cost is about $1.15 - $2.00 for a box of 10.  At Home Depot,
with Spring coming, look in the section with garden hoses for replacement
washers.  Previously they sold a ring of 10 1/8" O-rings for uses as hose
washers but last year they were packaged as a combo pack of O-rings and
washers (5 each). >>

    Reading all these various methods of creating bulkhead fittings makes the 
one I used even more attractive. I purchased 500 complete (including 2 
washers) fittings to fit in a 3/4 inch hole from a supplier for about $0.47 each 
complete set. I resold all those I did not use myself for what they cost through 
the AKA Classified. I could try to order more but the 500 is the minimum so I 
would be required to spend about $250 for them. I have no need for any more 
for myself. If I was sure that I could dispose of them I would see if I can 
order them again. I should mention that Dave Snell was the origin of this source. 
I repeat - these fit nicely in a 3/4 inch drilled hole. The washers were 
similar to garden hose washers but about $0.01 each. There is a picture at
http://aka.org/modules/xcgal/displayimage.php?pid=245&album=random&cat=10928&p
os=-245

Or, if that doesn't work try
http://tinyurl.com/c9mt3

Lee Harper
Media, PA
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