Drain plug help!

[Big Barn]

If you are welding on a nut over a matching hole to be used for a set screw then threading a bolt all the way through will align the nut, prevent spatter from damaging threads AND prevent nut distortion as yomax pointed out.

 

[jasonzee]

If you are welding on a nut over a matching hole to be used for a set screw then threading a bolt all the way through will align the nut, prevent spatter from damaging threads AND prevent nut distortion as yomax pointed out.

Yeah I should of threaded the bolt into the nut before welding because the bolt broke off!

 

[jaxs]

Yeah I should of threaded the bolt into the nut before welding because the bolt broke off!

Grab a seat and let the debate begin on pipe wrench vs infomercial tools.

 

[dragoneggs]

Grab a seat and let the debate begin on pipe wrench vs infomercial tools.

No... Knipex!

 

[4570Man]

Weld it to seal it and weld another drain plug in the tank.

 

[jasonzee]

Weld it to seal it and weld another drain plug in the tank.

I welded it in the center of the box to make draining easy.I guess I can more it a few inches over.

 

[Big Barn]

This time use a weldable NPT spud like this so you can use a proper NPT drain plug.



Use antispatter and weld with new plug in fitting to avoid distortion.

 

[WranglerX]

This time use a weldable NPT spud like this so you can use a proper NPT drain plug.

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Use antispatter and weld with new plug in fitting to avoid distortion.

YES....


At least something like half pipe coupler or whatever... Never liked bolts and nut as drain... Something with tapered thread was always better choice for me...

Dale

 

[WranglerX]

This time use a weldable NPT spud like this so you can use a proper NPT drain plug.

View attachment 631229

Use antispatter and weld with new plug in fitting to avoid distortion.

YES....


At least something like half pipe coupler or whatever... Never liked bolts and nut as drain... Something with tapered thread was always better choice for me...

Look for products on pages at mcmaster.com.... 74, 75, 76, 77 Iron & Steel Pipe Fittings and Flanges78...

Dale