Posted by haasad on 02/19/09 - 5:15 AM
#4
As an engineer I keep toying with making an o ring sealed stainless steel screw together alternative for these damn through tubes . My original brass ones are intact but probably leak some.
I was considering turning a 316 Stainless tube with a flanged end and o ring to seal. It would have a thread and specially shaped nut which could be nicely radiused also sealing with an o ring. The nut would be done up using a peg spanner to tighten the fitting through and snug against the hull interior and exterior faces. ( bit like a glorified skin fitting)
Worth a go do you reckon?
Edited by haasad on 02/19/09 - 5:15 AM