Looking for a 3/4" pipe thread tap

[carlisimo1969]

I'm trying to plumb a new OM Compact in with my new corner tank, but the female threads are too tight for standard Schd40 plumbing. I'm going to try some Schd80 threaded nipples tomorrow but if it's a no go, I will have to tap it out a little.

Does any one locally have a 3/4" tap for pipe threads I could rent/borrow? I'd like to avoid buying one if I can.

Other ideas are welcome!

Happy new year,

Carl

[siropa]

I've had good luck doing that with the threaded nipples of various sizes. Never had to tap one yet.

[customcolor]

wish you luck finding one, i know they are like 27 bucks brand new for 1

[ebrabender]

How soon do you need this? Let me look at home or I might have one at work as well.

Eric

[carlisimo1969]

Thank guys, I appreciate the responses. I'd like to start hooking things up this weekend. I'll have the sched80 nipples today, hopefully that will eliminate the need for the tap. Here's another question, can I connect sched40 to sched80 with the same primer and glue I've been using for sched40 fittings?

$27 buck isn't too bad, I was told $89 from Granger!

[Limpit]

Too bad you are not near me, I have a toolbox full of taps and dies.

[carlisimo1969]

Good news, I got the sched80 nipples and they thread in!!! I bought 2 - 4inchers and will cut them in half then add the elbows.

Any issues gluing them to some sched 40elbows?

[ren501]

no, there will be no issues. sch.40 and sch.80 are compatable. you can use the same glue for either. it only becomes an issue when cpvc,abs, or lxt is involved... hope this helps Ren

[carlisimo1969]

Thank you Ren, and thanks to everyone!

Happy new tank! uh.. I mean year!

[ren501]

no problem.... glad i could help...