Slip or threaded bulkheads?

[DaveG99]

Which do you use and why do you prefer it?

 

[coralreefer]

I bought threaded and will get slip next time. Cement trumps teflon tape any day in my book.

 

[ss95003]

@coralreefer wrote:

Agreed i have always used slip and after cutting a couple off changing plans i decided to get threaded this time....It worth paying for new slip the threaded are just a pain. Had leaks like crazy at first. never once had a leak with slip.

 

[Guest]

I prefer threaded I never had a leak if done right plus I can redo my plumbing whenever I want. Just make sure you wrap the Teflon the opposite direction the nut turns or you will start unwrapping the Teflon as you turn the nut


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[dfwminis]

@kuyatwo wrote:

Same for me

 

[C4rN4gE]

Im a threaded guy as well. I also dont use teflon tape and I dont have leaks either. (I wont lie - I really like silicon gel instead of teflon tape!)

 

[melev]

For my Durso drains, I used Slip/Slip. The Durso presses into the bulkhead, and the plumbing glued into the bottom side perfectly.

For my bulkheads leading to the return pumps, I have threaded/slip so I could screw in a strainer basket to keep anything but water out of the pumps.

 

[fusionvi]

I prefer threaded myself. I also use gel to prevent leaks, works fine for me never had problems.

 

[DaveG99]

I have read that threaded ones restrict flow.

 

[matt_longview]

I went with threaded in tank and slip out. I can remove things in tank easily but will cement in on the outside and install unions where desired.

Six or a half dozen... same outcome either way.

 

[ss95003]

I think the slight vibration in my hard plumbing from my external pump is causing the threads to not seal as well, and get small salt creep leaks.