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Re: Side branch studs/bolts

Thanks Hedd, Ruairidh and Austin ITS.
A few options there.

Location: Bonnie Galloway

Re: Side branch studs/bolts

Sorry to be so late adding my two pennyworth; I don't look on the Forum very often. I always use fibre washers and dome nuts on the studs (which must be the right length, shortened if necessary). This avoids the need for countersinking, O rings etc. A bit of jointing paste on the washers makes sure it is 100% watertight. I do prefer to use stainless studs and brass or stainless dome nuts. Earlier comments about repairing block bridges are still valid.

Location: Near Cambridge

Re: Side branch studs/bolts

I use stainless steel studs and brass or stainless dome nuts with fibre washers. The studs must be the right length to allow the nuts to tighten on the washers properly. Use a bit of pipe jointing on the washers if you want; fibre washers are not what they used to be, not much 'squash' in them these days!

Location: Near Cambridge

Re: Side branch studs/bolts

Robert, I soak fibre washers in warm water before use. Makes them nice and squashy and makes a better joint in my experience

Location: Farnham