Ed Being There wrote:
Peggie, when I search of an "open bulkhead fitting" on WestMarine
website, nothing shows up.

Come on, Ed...surely you have more imagination than that (I hope!)! It
never occurred to you to try just "bulkhead fitting?" Or, since you're
looking for a type of thru-hull, "through hull"... or "thru hull?" WM
was the only site you searched...you didn't try any other marine
retailers?

I guarantee you'll find plenty of 'em if you put a bit more thought into
your search. I just found a zillion of 'em in all sizes and materials on
the Defender site http://www.defender.com. And a google search turned up
a zillion more on non-marine sites.

Nylon is ok for the new fitting on the tank, but go with stainless or
bronze for the thru-hull. As for what size you need, I'm not sure
whether the nominal size for fittings is the OD or ID, so you'll need to
ask to make sure you get the right size to fit into a 1" hose.

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Peggie
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Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books...ku=90&cat=1304