What wall thickness and thread type is required for 1-1/4" solid galv pipe used to drive this well point deeper than 3 ft (using drive coupler)?
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You must buy a drive cap and drive couplings. Since the drive cap gets pounded pretty good I used a short sacrificial nipple with the drive cap and threaded that into the drive coupling. Driving directly onto the galvanized pipe can ruin the threads with a couple of off center hits. Then I just backed off the nipple and added the next section of pipe, coupling and then the nipple with cap. Good luck!
1354551
You can use any type of 3/4 inch tubing you like as long as the thread pitch is the same. But the connection is fairly standard because I simply purchased a piece of galvanized pipe and I had a clamp.
1972455
Out of the tank, there is a copper T (3-way) coupler. It is designed for a 1/4" tubing.Converters are available at hardware store to do the conversion from 1/4" to 3/8" tubing.
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This uses a standard 1/4" male pipe thread and must have full pressure to work.This will not work on a regulated low pressure output.
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They have similar hardware like installing an electrical outlet. I would say no deeper than 4 inches.
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Its a standard 3/4inch pipe thread. Which would fit an existing install.The pipe is square, chrome, and machine. The threads were not put on by a pipe threader. So I would recommend some sealer on the threads. Just in case.Better to not risk a leak.
858804
Almost all modern water heater element ports are 1 inch NPT/U.S. pipe thread, NOT 1-1/4" as others have said. The outside of 1" NPT threads are 1.315" as all NPT outer diameters are nominal and NOT actual . 1-1/4" NPT will be larger also at 1.660" outside diameter. Cheers!
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7018 welding rod I'd us 1/16 inch thick but its hard to strike an arch with rod 3/16 inch or bigger so 1/16 to 1/8 thick rod works good... you could also try 1/16 6013 but the 7018 I believe burns best
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I used a 5/16 drill bit and a 1/8th inch pipe thread tap to get the threads started, do not thread the tap in to deep just about 3 threads that way the hole won't be to big. I am sure their are other ways to do it, this is what works for me.
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I am not a pro. I think that 1/8" thick metal, is you probably can weld that thickness metal with the machine at the 100%the duty cycle. 3/32" rod is the maximum rod size I would use. You can weld 1/4" metal in a pinch, with multiple passes, let you welder cool down, so you don't burn out the welder. Good luck
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I installed one in our home about 2 months ago. How thick is the total thickness from top of surface to underside of counter top? As I recall, there is a threaded pipe with @ least 2 inches of thread. You put the lock washer on and run up the nut to secure. As far as the water lines which are about 3 feet long, how far away is the incoming water? Your probably OK but if need be, you could buy an extension.TIP - I found it was very helpful to color code the water lines on the small picture showing the setup connections.The connection diagram was very small and when black lines cross black lines its too easy to make a mistake.Good luck - Richard from S.C. I installed one in our home about 2 months ago. How thick is the total thickness from top of surface to underside of counter top? As I recall, there is a threaded pipe with @ least 2 inches of thread. You put the lock washer on and run up the nut to secure. As far as the water lines which are about 3 feet long, how far away is the incoming water? Your probably OK but if need be, you could buy an extension.TIP - I found it was very helpful to color code the water lines on the small picture showing the setup connections.The connection diagram was very small and when black lines cross... » Read More I installed one in our home about 2 months ago. How thick is the total thickness from top of surface to underside of counter top? As I recall, there is a threaded pipe with @ least 2 inches of thread. You put the lock washer on and run up the nut to secure. As far as the water lines which are about 3 feet long, how far away is the incoming water? Your probably OK but if need be, you could buy an extension.TIP - I found it was very helpful to color code the water lines on the small picture showing the setup connections.The connection diagram was very small and when black lines cross black lines its too easy to make a mistake.Good luck - Richard from S.C. « Show Less
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I don't know off the top of my head but I tought the install manual said to use copper pipe for longer lengths. Perhaps someone can confirm that. If over 6 feet use hard pipe. With that said McMaster Cart might be a place to start looking.
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Use teflon tape on the 3/4 " threaded connection pipe fittingI have one ( just like in the picture ) i bought but need a 1/2 " pipe so i bought the one I needed from marshalls Hardware. Ill sell you my 3/4" never used for $5.00 free shipping call 760 583-1545 San Diego larry O
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I've never tried any thing thicker than 3/4 in. If it doesn't work, they're usually returnable. What is the De walt spac on that? LDW
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1-1/2 inch pipes fit inside the 3 ports. You can get a step up I guess. I wish I could show you a picture of my install. Maybe I could attach to my review.
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Wow, it has been some time. My best recollection is either 3/4 NPT or garden hose which is very close. I ripped out the old one so the thread is what the RV manufacturer installed. It is definitely not the 1/2" reported by others.
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What size and type of rod are you using (3/32 6011), and what its the thickness of the material you are welding?