Part 1.
The most difficult part of this project is to drill and thread the pvc cap for the 1/4 inch valves.
You will need the appropriate tap and die set (or talk really nicely to someone that does) to thread the holes on the cap.
After you have drilled and threaded the holes, you then put teflon tape on the threaded ends of the quick connect valves and tighten them into the drilled holes.
Unlike shown in the picture, have the 1/4 valve (the one without the blue shutoff valve) on the inside of the cap, not on the outside.
A couple of things,
make sure you don't overtighten the valves. Being that everything is made of plastic, it wouldn't take that much to break something. it should be snug..but don't reef on it.
as well, wrap the teflon tape a few times around the thread as this will help stop leaks and make sure that things are waterproof.
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Last edited by howdy20012002; 01-20-2010 at 03:02 AM.
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