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  Convert water heater to flanged element

Add another element to water heater
Add element to any steel or plastic tank

Water heater elements are 1" straight thread, not tapered pipe thread...
Pipe thread has a taper so the pipe naturally tightens the more you turn.
Water heater elements have same threads-per-inch as pipe thread, but the threads are straight.... not tapered.
The element depends on rubber washer to seal ... Plus elements depends on a smooth seat for the washer.
Element will not seal reliably if tapered pipe thread is used.... or if the seat is not perfectly flat and smooth.

Convert flat flange element to screw-type element
Larger image/ uses 3/8" screws

Convert flange-type water heater element to screw-type
Convert round, flat and universal element to screw-type
For any standard water heater, or drill holes and use for DIY heater.
Buy:
Camco adapter kit
Reliance adapter kit
American Water Heater adapter
Rheem adapter flange
Resource:
How to install adapter kit /pdf page 2
Convert flat flange element to screw-type element

Bulhead fittings
Convert flat flange element to screw-type element
The thread and washer are similar to a water heater element ,,, both have straight thread with a rubber washer that must seat flat against the surface of plastic or metal tank, bucket etc..
The bulkhead fitting is made to connect to side of plastic or metal container.
Use for rain barrel storage system etc
Some bulkhead fittings come with Tapered pipe thread on the inside, so you can connect the bulkhead to pipe thread.
Other bulkheads are smooth on the inside .... made for PVC-ABS solvent-weld connection.
Convert flat flange element to screw-type element

1" bulkhead fitting, ///// drill 2" hole, 1" IP iron pipe tapered thread
Buy:
1" plastic Bulkhead fitting at Amazon
Bulkhead fittings
Lifeguard bulkhead fittings
Closed head 55 gallon plastic drum at Amazon

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