Bulkhead put in backwards?

[BMW Rider]

Originally Posted by muck

If the threads are pointing to the inside of the tank the gasket goes on the outside of the glass.

If the threads are pointing outside of the tank the gasket goes on the inside of the glass.

The gasket always has to be against the flat part of the bulkhead itself.

!00% correct. The gasket will only seal properly if sandwiched between the bulkhead flange and the glass/acrylic. If you put the gasket on the side with the nut, the water can seep past the threads. It does not matter that the gasket inside or outside as long as it is against the bulkhead flange. Never never never on the side with the nut.

[Snoop Dog]

makes sense,

thanks everyone

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Snoop Dog

Gaskets go on the outside, not inside?...... good thing you let me know!

forget that I screwed up... had to double check mine.. they go on either side depending on the set up, but always on the non thread side of the bulkhead.

Steve

[StirCrazy]

hang on here

Steve