[PSUBS-MAILIST] Valve part 2

[Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles]

 Hello James.  I found an online reference that states 1.5-2.5 turns after finger tight, for 2 inch pipe.  Another stated 3-6 threads engaged for proper tightness.  I think some teflon tape or pipe dope on the threads would get you some additional turns using a pipe wrench or spanner of some kind.  I think if it were mine I would put it together as is and then concoct some kind of pressure test from the outside to see if it's holding or not.  A pressure washer may work for that purpose although you only need it to hold 200 psi maximum.  Any idea what your household water pressure is?  That alone might give you a quick test for 100-200 feet.
I would leave welding as the last resort.
Jon


    On Monday, May 24, 2021, 04:07:23 AM EDT, James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles <personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:  
 
 Hi all.I didn’t get any responses to my valve dilemma.  I’ve made another video with the problem right at the start so you don’t have to watch it all.  I would really appreciate some advice here, I’m not sure what to do.
https://youtu.be/qJhVeFrUwWI

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