Our bulkhead fittings are thicker than standard schedule 40 pvc fittings. This makes the bulkhead fitting heavy-duty and more durable than standard schedule 40 fittings ● This also sets us apart from many competitors and allows our fittings to be used where lower quality fittings, especially those manufactured overseas, would crack or break ● All of our bulkhead fittings use high-quality, UV- stabilized, EPDM gaskets. The significance of this is that the gasket is treated to resist wear and weathering if exposed to the outside elements. ● Our bulkhead gaskets use a softer material giving the fitting a better grip on the mating surfaces for a reliable seal ● All of our bulkheads are Made in America ● The ability to oversee the manufacturing processes produces a higher quality product. Many other bulkhead distributors have their products manufactured overseas, making quality control - uncontrollable ● All of our bulkhead fittings have tapered ends. This taper accommodates any brand of pipe used as they can be slightly different. Tapered ends are used on all Domestic Nominal PVC pipe fittings sizes. Most imported (Chinese) bulkhead fittings do NOT adhere to this standard ● Bulkhead fitting with gasket and nut ● Tapered connections for proper pipe ● Fits standard s/40 or s/80 PVC pipe fittings ● Available in Slip x Slip, Slip x Thread thread, Thread x Thread and Thread x Slip connections