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by rjblacketor
Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Tapping HDPE
Replies: 3
Views: 3169

Tapping an HDPE tank

Thank you for the reply ! I charged ahead and cut the hole and tapped it. The fitting will hold only an air vent hose. I spoke with the MFG. of the tank and with a Rep. from an adhesive company. Both avoided comments that would allow future litigation--Gads, what we have come to--and both let me kno...
by rjblacketor
Sun Sep 06, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Tapping HDPE
Replies: 3
Views: 3169

Tapping HDPE

I have an HDPE tank and would like to put a 5/8 fitting into it as a vent. Can HDPE be tapped with a "regular" Tap & Die set ? Any special precautions and or tools required ?

Thanks,
Robert
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