Tank Fitting Question
2 lines attaching to the header tank thru this 1/4 plate are 3/8 aluminum hard tubing lines and the plate will be tapped for pipe fitting.
So is this the right fitting type for the purpose? ... https://www.amazon.com/ACEFLOW-Straight-Fitting-Adapter-Aluminum/dp/B088P2S9B8
I am trying to figure out what size the hole needs to be cut for tapping and therefore the outside clearances.
Thanks for your help, must be evening fog that's stopping me from clear thinking :-)
Robert
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https://drillsandcutters.com/npt-tap-drill-chart/
This is a completely separate issue from bond area needed to permanently attach the Al to the glass/foam given CTE, bond strength, vibration, fitting torque, fitting expansion...
I always try very hard to avoid pipe threads for installation, sealing, and maintenance reasons.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sfl-sf92206blk
https://www.hydraulicstore.com/images/pdf/Thread_Identification_Guide.pdf
https://sct-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/saej1926r_2022.pdf
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Robert,
With respect to bonding and durability, I would recommend that you use phenolic instead of aluminum. It bonds perfectly with the tank materials, and it also can be cut and threaded in the same way as aluminum (hole dimension should provide slightly more material than if you are threading aluminum. Sealing compound on the threads will work to perfectly seal the threads. It will not be subject to vibration failure of the bond as would the aluminum, and fittings will be plenty tough and will not leak. You would use the same fittings that you have shown.
Cheers,
Jay
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:30 AM
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That fitting will work. You need a 37/64" tap drill and I would recommend leaving material in the wall around the hole that is at least half of that diameter. Closer to a full diameter would be better.
https://drillsandcutters.com/npt-tap-drill-chart/
This is a completely separate issue from bond area needed to permanently attach the Al to the glass/foam given CTE, bond strength, vibration, fitting torque, fitting expansion...
I always try very hard to avoid pipe threads for installation, sealing, and maintenance reasons.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sfl-sf92206blk
https://www.hydraulicstore.com/images/pdf/Thread_Identification_Guide.pdf
https://sct-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/saej1926r_2022.pdf
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Q2 N86KL
Here is an example. It is not exactly the same function as you are after, but it is an example of use of phenolic. I have been using this for 4 years without a hint of a problem. See page 10 of the following document: http://n8wq.scheevel.com/documents/build_logs/09_N8WQ-log_Construction-FuelTanks.pdf
Cheers,
Jay
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:39 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
Robert,
With respect to bonding and durability, I would recommend that you use phenolic instead of aluminum. It bonds perfectly with the tank materials, and it also can be cut and threaded in the same way as aluminum (hole dimension should provide slightly more material than if you are threading aluminum. Sealing compound on the threads will work to perfectly seal the threads. It will not be subject to vibration failure of the bond as would the aluminum, and fittings will be plenty tough and will not leak. You would use the same fittings that you have shown.
Cheers,
Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Anthony P
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:30 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
That fitting will work. You need a 37/64" tap drill and I would recommend leaving material in the wall around the hole that is at least half of that diameter. Closer to a full diameter would be better.
https://drillsandcutters.com/npt-tap-drill-chart/
This is a completely separate issue from bond area needed to permanently attach the Al to the glass/foam given CTE, bond strength, vibration, fitting torque, fitting expansion...
I always try very hard to avoid pipe threads for installation, sealing, and maintenance reasons.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sfl-sf92206blk
https://www.hydraulicstore.com/images/pdf/Thread_Identification_Guide.pdf
https://sct-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/saej1926r_2022.pdf
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Q2 N86KL
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:45:14 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
Here is an example. It is not exactly the same function as you are after, but it is an example of use of phenolic. I have been using this for 4 years without a hint of a problem. See page 10 of the following document: http://n8wq.scheevel.com/documents/build_logs/09_N8WQ-log_Construction-FuelTanks.pdf
Cheers,
Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Jay Scheevel
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:39 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
Robert,
With respect to bonding and durability, I would recommend that you use phenolic instead of aluminum. It bonds perfectly with the tank materials, and it also can be cut and threaded in the same way as aluminum (hole dimension should provide slightly more material than if you are threading aluminum. Sealing compound on the threads will work to perfectly seal the threads. It will not be subject to vibration failure of the bond as would the aluminum, and fittings will be plenty tough and will not leak. You would use the same fittings that you have shown.
Cheers,
Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Anthony P
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:30 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
That fitting will work. You need a 37/64" tap drill and I would recommend leaving material in the wall around the hole that is at least half of that diameter. Closer to a full diameter would be better.
https://drillsandcutters.com/npt-tap-drill-chart/
This is a completely separate issue from bond area needed to permanently attach the Al to the glass/foam given CTE, bond strength, vibration, fitting torque, fitting expansion...
I always try very hard to avoid pipe threads for installation, sealing, and maintenance reasons.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sfl-sf92206blk
https://www.hydraulicstore.com/images/pdf/Thread_Identification_Guide.pdf
https://sct-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/saej1926r_2022.pdf
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Q2 N86KL
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:20 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:45:14 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
Here is an example. It is not exactly the same function as you are after, but it is an example of use of phenolic. I have been using this for 4 years without a hint of a problem. See page 10 of the following document: http://n8wq.scheevel.com/documents/build_logs/09_N8WQ-log_Construction-FuelTanks.pdf
Cheers,
Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Jay Scheevel
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 8:39 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
Robert,
With respect to bonding and durability, I would recommend that you use phenolic instead of aluminum. It bonds perfectly with the tank materials, and it also can be cut and threaded in the same way as aluminum (hole dimension should provide slightly more material than if you are threading aluminum. Sealing compound on the threads will work to perfectly seal the threads. It will not be subject to vibration failure of the bond as would the aluminum, and fittings will be plenty tough and will not leak. You would use the same fittings that you have shown.
Cheers,
Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Anthony P
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:30 AM
To: main@Q-List.groups.io
Subject: Re: [Q-List] Tank Fitting Question
That fitting will work. You need a 37/64" tap drill and I would recommend leaving material in the wall around the hole that is at least half of that diameter. Closer to a full diameter would be better.
https://drillsandcutters.com/npt-tap-drill-chart/
This is a completely separate issue from bond area needed to permanently attach the Al to the glass/foam given CTE, bond strength, vibration, fitting torque, fitting expansion...
I always try very hard to avoid pipe threads for installation, sealing, and maintenance reasons.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sfl-sf92206blk
https://www.hydraulicstore.com/images/pdf/Thread_Identification_Guide.pdf
https://sct-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/saej1926r_2022.pdf
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Q2 N86KL
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Cheers,
Jay
From: main@Q-List.groups.io <main@Q-List.groups.io> On Behalf Of Chris Walterson
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 1:03 PM
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Robert--------------- Jay has a good point using phenolic, BUT, I still use aluminum. However I drill many more holes in it for anchoring and I also bevel the holes with a larger drill bit. Sand and clean the part with acetone and then add wet flox to the part and imbed it into the flox on the header with a few layers of glass. This will make a glass --flox --glass bond through the fitting. I like to thread the part ahead of time and fill the hole with plastasine,[ silly putty} with a bit for tape over it. Cut the glass when it is still green and remove the tape and silly putty.
It's not that it is any better, but that is what I do.-------------- Chris
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