How to install a bulkhead fitting on a pressure washing water tank

[@JasonDunlop247]

Neat little trick with the broom handle.

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Thank you. It definitely helps.

[@albiecraig9359]

You sir are a genius and I really appreciate your video, for the longest time I've wanted to do this exact thing to my icb tote. Thanks for the confidence builder 👍😉

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Thank you. Glad it helped.

[@brentosburn3422]

Thanks so much for the broom handle trick. This is exactly what I needed to watch. My bulkhead fitting on the bottom of my tank is stripped and I need to replace it.

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Glad it helped! When I figured this out, it was a game changer!

[@timsalameh]

Wow. What an awesome guy sharing wisdom. Appreciate you

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Thank you.

[@chriss6837]

Tim, Please keep posting the video's of your build, its very interesting to watch, i hope one day I can get a flat bed. Chris

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Thank you!

[@marvinkassab9285]

Friendly tip: you really don’t need the 3rd hole/fitting. You can come out of both tanks and tee into one pipe to the pump. They will both fill and empty equally.

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Good tip Thank you

[@daniels3318]

Thanks bud. Off to home depot

[@vspd303]

I appreciate your videos thank you

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Thank you

[@randytucker8463]

Thanks!!!! I needed that!!!!

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@acihawaii]

I'm using 2, 55 gallon barrels will i require a special bulk head for the rounded sides to prevent leaking? Rylie

[@ExpertPowerWash]

For some reason this comment showed up late. I wouldn’t recommend a round barrel. It could work I guess.

[@brianbreighner4293]

Great video.. you are plumbing two 100 gal tanks together to make a 200 gal tank? Can you show the plumbing at bottom to join both together when done... Thankyou👊🏻

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Yes to make a 200 gallon tank. Thought about just getting a 200 gallon tank but this way will reduce the sloshing around when driving with water. Stay tuned, I’ll update it. Waiting on a few parts. Thanks for watching.

[@brianbreighner4293]

Expert Power Wash Thankyou

[@CaliforniaDreaming619]

I second that.

[@paynespressurewashing]

You can also add a inline water filter to help prevent contamination from getting into your pump

[@ExpertPowerWash]

We do that. Check out our other build videos

[@ILC-eo6vk]

What are the model numbers of those 100 gallon tanks and where did you get them? I'm in Georgia.

[@ExpertPowerWash]

PWS-WD100CMT. They are called Water Dragon 100 gallon water tanks from Power Wash Store. They are only available through them.

[@divcleaningservice9522]

Nice video!

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Thank you. Really appreciate your content also!

[@sharriceowens913]

Does the tank have to be 100gal or more to work? Do you know an inexpensive place to get tanks from

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Too many variables. Depends on the machine pulling the water. There is no inexpensive place to get tanks. I can recommend an IBC tote as a good value option.

[@CaliforniaDreaming619]

Great video! Let us know how difficult it was to get all those shavings out? Wondering if install the bull heads first and then rinsing out would make sense. Hope it cleans up easy.

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Thanks for the comment. It will clean up easy. I have commercial wet/dry vac with a longer wand that will suck everything out.

[@Kgoutdoor]

Where can I get a hold of you for a slotted dipstick? Looking for 3/4”

[@ExpertPowerWash]

I’ll see if I can source the parts for 3/4. Email me at [e-mail]

[@albiecraig9359]

Looking for slim tall tank. Where did you find this one? Great video btw 👌

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Power Wash Store

[@jsantaite1]

I'm putting together a rig and have two 55 gallon tanks. For the buffer tank bulkhead fitting, do you use any sort of teflon tape or glue to seal the fitting? Thanks in advance.

[@ExpertPowerWash]

The bulk head seals it self. As for the threads, I use true blue.

[@sharriceowens913]

So it doesn't have to be over 100gal to gravity feed?

[@C-DOT]

Great video , Where can I purchase the bulk head fitting and attachment for the drill ?

[@ExpertPowerWash]

I get my bulkheads from grainger. They sell the nice banjo brand. You may also be able to find them local at hardware stores. I’m sure Amazon has them too. I have a set of Milwaukee hole saws from Home Depot. The Hole saw is the attachment that goes on the drill. Very handy. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@CarlosLopez-yv6pb]

Question i just Brought a gx200 soft wash 10gpm and the water ends up in my water tank . Can you tell me why?

[@ExpertPowerWash]

I’m honestly not very knowledgeable about the gas roof pumps. I thought about trying one out.

[@newjerseywindowgutterclean7578]

Hi a have question do you sale a soft wash system because I looking for 1

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Not currently but know how to build them.

[@newjerseywindowgutterclean7578]

@@ExpertPowerWash do think you can building one for me and how much do thing cost me ?

[@ExpertPowerWash]

New Jersey Window & Gutter Cleaning LLC it would probably cost more than you want to spend. If still interested, you could email me [e-mail]. I would honestly recommend Arkansas Softwash Kits, Gen 2 soft wash kit, or Pressure Teks set up. All good setups. You will probably be around $1500 unless you build it yourself.

[@newwavepressure6478]

Im useing a jobe valve they want it mounted on the side at the top im scared off leeking feel lik i should drill the top of the tank not the side ???

[@ExpertPowerWash]

The bulkheads do hold well regardless of side or top. I just like mine in the top.

[@simplycleanpressurewashing758]

Scary I’d say. What’s the cost on the tanks? Good info, I’ll be doing this too eventually.

[@ExpertPowerWash]

The tanks are $250 each. To ship them even more. Luckily there was someone in my area heading to the Power Wash Store.

[@simplycleanpressurewashing758]

Expert Power Wash okay, I live about 3 hours from the store in Nashville, so I guess I could pick them up. I heard it cost a bunch to ship, so...

[@michaelmccollum145]

So the nut is put on hand tight?

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Yes. As tight as you can tighten. The rubber washer goes on the inside. You can also use over size pliers

[@nelsonneto6690]

Where I can find the plastic tanks?

[@ExpertPowerWash]

We sell them in Portland, OR or you could try Panhandle Power Wash Supply in FL

[@johnshockcor9675]

So, you have them together, which tank gets gets what on top

[@MannyAguilarJr]

For those in the future. You can put the usual stuff on top of one or the other or mix or both doubling up. They're connected at the bottom and will fill up at the same time.

[@JUAN120484]

Where I can get the strap

[@ExpertPowerWash]

Power Wash Store has the straps. If you know a good fabricator, they can be custom made.

[@C-DOT]

What size drill bit do I use for a 1” bulk head ?

[@ExpertPowerWash]

I don’t remember the exact size. Some are different depending on the brand. I’d buy a set because you will eventually need other sizes. It’s more expensive to buy them separate. Think I paid $30 for a Milwaukee set. It’s getting close to the holidays, you will see them on sale at Home Depot. Hope that helps.

[@MannyAguilarJr]

For those in the future Likely 1-3/4" hole saw.

[@scottChapman25]

Portland huh? I bet you make a killing on grafiti cleaning

[@ExpertPowerWash]

We do some😂

[@johnshockcor9675]

What goes on top

[@ExpertPowerWash]

The pickup lines that run to the proportioner and pickup line for the downstream injector.

[@trans-a.m.]

6:19 Is that BANJO on the bulkhead?

[@MannyAguilarJr]

For those in the future. It's answered yes in another comment.

[@AW-Services]

My mate lowered in his 2 year old daughter

[@ExpertPowerWash]

That’s funny😂 Thanks for the comment.

[@Stubones999]

Why not use an IBC tank? They hold more water, and are cheap... Also, what's with the pulsing the drill and holesaw on and off? Idiots do it that way. Rather than using a broom handle, use a garden hose to poke through the drilled hole, and slide the fitting down the hose and into the hole. Your way worked, but a hose will bend and that's easier. IBC tanks are cheap, since companies ship liquids around and often have them surplus for low costs. I can get a 250 gallon IBC in FL for $100 or so.

[@MannyAguilarJr]

For those in the future. There's more than one way to do everything. Also it's said in an older comment that it's to help reduce water sloshing around.