Category Tank Fittings & Plumbing

Long-lasting tanks include concrete, stainless steel, and fiberglass, but installation and upkeep matter. Compare corrosion, UV, soil, and repairability.

A bulkhead fitting is named for passing a sealed connection through a wall or partition. Learn how its flange, gasket, and nut clamp the opening.

Some bulkhead nuts use left-hand threads so pipe tightening is less likely to loosen the tank seal. Confirm direction before forcing or replacing parts.

Fix a plastic-barrel hole with a compatible plug, bulkhead, or plastic weld based on polymer and damage size. Clean, dry, support, and leak-test it.

Inspect a rainwater tank for sediment every few years and clean when buildup or contamination warrants it. Source, screens, light, and use affect timing.

Drill a rain barrel safely by emptying and supporting it, marking a flat area, using the right hole saw slowly, deburring edges, and avoiding excess pressure.

Seal a leaking pipe joint by identifying its type, depressurizing and drying it, then reseating, tightening, or using a rated repair. Temporary wraps have limits.

Plug a rain-barrel hole with a sized mechanical plug, bulkhead, or compatible plastic repair. Prepare the surface, avoid unsafe adhesives, and test after curing.

Hose-clamp pliers help with repeated spring-clamp work in tight spaces. Value depends on clamp type, access, frequency, and whether locking jaws help.

Connect two rain barrels with level bulkheads and supported hose or pipe. Choose top or bottom balancing, allow isolation, and size overflow for both.