What water tight fitting?????

john in la · Apr 23, 2013

I want to drill a 1 inch hole in the bottom of a plastic drain pan and hook it to a 1 inch pvc pipe.
I would like the pan to drain as close to completely dry as I can get.

What water tight fitting should I use?
A picture or link to said fitting would be very helpful.

While it should not make a difference this is for a central air A coil.

Thanks

Handyman · Apr 23, 2013

I think a sink drain would be your best choise, just put some silicone sealer under it.

Janicholson · Apr 23, 2013

I agree. It needs to be chosen for lack of overflow (holes just under the lip flange) or a collar needs to be used to blank the overflow holes. Great idea, and probably less "thick" at the basen than any other solution. Fittings and pipe are common and reasonable as well. Jim

MarkB_MI · Apr 24, 2013

Marine hardware stores carry a variety "through hole" fittings for boats. Here are some examples:
Thru hulls at Jamestown Hardware

FBH44 · Apr 24, 2013

I THINK a water-heater drain pan [steel or plastic] ought to have a ready-made drain hole, that you could attach right to. Might not be big enough tho...

showcrop · Apr 24, 2013

You can also google bulkhead drain fitting.

Dave Sherburne NY · Apr 24, 2013

Check out sprayer tank fittings they are made for plastic tanks. Probably get what you need at TSC or Fleet farm .
tank fittings

What water tight fitting?????

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