
Lifegard Aquatics 3/4 Bulkhead FPT x Slip
$9.00
Lifegard Aquatics 3/4 Bulkhead FPT x Slip (threaded on the side facing inward the tank, and slip facing outward) Idea for connecting Loc Line return jets. 🧰 Lifegard Aquatics 3/4″ Bulkhead — FPT x Slip: A heavy‑duty, impact‑resistant PVC bulkhead designed for creating watertight pass‑throughs in aquariums, sumps, ponds, and hydroponic systems. The FPT x Slip configuration gives you threaded connection on one side and a smooth slip fitting on the other, making it versatile for plumbing layouts. 🔧 Key Features Heavy‑wall PVC construction for maximum durability and crack resistance when filling tanks Female Pipe Thread (FPT) on one side — accepts standard 3/4″ threaded fittings Slip fitting on the other side — allows easy solvent‑weld connection to 3/4″ PVC pipe Includes rubber gasket and lock nut for secure, leak‑proof installation Jet‑black color to match acrylic tank backgrounds and maintain clean aesthetics Compatible with Lifegard’s optional Fit‑x‑Insert 90° elbow and spigot screen for water‑level control or directional returns 🛠️ Use Cases Creating bulkhead drains or returns in aquariums Connecting sumps, refugiums, or external filtration Pond plumbing, hydroponics reservoirs, and aquaculture systems Any application requiring a watertight pass‑through in a tank wall 📐 Sizing Hole size required: typically ~1 ⅜″ – 1 ½″ for a 3/4″ bulkhead (industry standard; Lifegard does not list exact hole size) Fits 3/4″ PVC pipe (slip side) and 3/4″ threaded fittings (FPT side)
