Value Collection 8172-015C Cpvc Bulkhead Tank Adapter

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 8172-015C is a 1-1/2-inch CPVC bulkhead tank adapter designed to create a secure, leak-tight penetration through tank walls in plumbing and fluid-handling systems. Built to Schedule 80 standards, this fitting delivers heavier wall thickness and increased pressure capacity compared to Schedule 40 alternatives. Female iron pipe thread (FIPT) connections on both ends allow it to mate with standard threaded male fittings. CPVC construction provides resistance to corrosion, chlorine, and many industrial chemicals, making it a reliable choice where metal fittings would degrade. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this type of adapter in process, chemical storage, and water treatment applications.

This bulkhead adapter is suited for use in residential and light commercial water storage tanks, chemical dosing tanks, and sump or process vessels that require a threaded pipe penetration through the tank wall. The FIPT x FIPT configuration allows connection of threaded pipe or fittings on both the interior and exterior sides of the tank wall. Schedule 80 wall thickness supports higher operating pressures and provides added durability in demanding service environments.

Key Features

• CPVC construction resists corrosion, chlorine, and a broad range of chemicals
• Schedule 80 wall thickness for increased pressure rating versus Schedule 40
• FIPT x FIPT end connections on both sides for standard threaded pipe installation
• 1-1/2-inch fitting size for common tank penetration applications
• Compact, single-piece adapter design simplifies tank wall installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for Schedule 80 CPVC threaded piping systems requiring a bulkhead penetration through plastic or fiberglass tank walls.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with applicable local plumbing codes and ASTM standards for CPVC piping systems. Drain and depressurize the tank completely before cutting the tank wall opening or removing an existing fitting. Use CPVC-compatible thread sealant or PTFE tape on all threaded connections; do not use petroleum-based compounds, which can degrade CPVC. Tighten fittings by hand first, then wrench-tighten carefully to avoid cracking the CPVC body.