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Gray PVC bulkhead fitting with socket ends on both sides

HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS INC

HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS INC BFA1040SES 4 in Bulkhead Fitting Socket x Socket trap

SKU CH-NZTE-CGQ28 MPN BFA1040SES

A 4-inch PVC bulkhead fitting with socket connections on both sides, rated for 150 psi at 70 degrees and temperatures from 40 to 140 degrees

  • Product typeDrain Components
  • Main materialHAWA
  • Product colorGray
  • 4 in socket connections simplify tank plumbing
  • Gray PVC body resists pool chemicals and UV exposure
  • EPDM gasket seals reliably from 40 to 140 degrees F
  • Rated for 150 psi at 70 degrees F working pressure
  • Curved or flat tank compatibility speeds installation

4 in Bulkhead Fitting Socket x Socket

The Hayward BFA1040SES is a 4 inch bulkhead tank fitting designed for pool and plumbing installations. It features socket connections on both the inside and outside with female genders. The gray PVC body includes an EPDM gasket and suits curved or flat tank walls.

Installers needing a 4 in socket-to-socket

This fitting suits installers who need a 4 inch socket connection on both sides of a tank wall. It is not for systems requiring threaded, flanged or smaller diameter connections. Buyers needing bolt-hole mounting patterns or higher pressure ratings than 150 psi at 70 degrees F should look elsewhere.

150 psi maximum operating pressure at 70 degrees F

The single specification that decides fit is the 150 psi pressure rating at 70 degrees F. The fitting operates between 40 and 140 degrees F. Verify your system pressure and temperature stay within these limits before purchase.

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Price $109.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 4,240 comparable items (median $31.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHayward
Model nameBFA1040SES
Product typeDrain Components
Product colorGray
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

What wall thickness and hole diameter does the 4 in bulkhead fitting require for a watertight seal?

The fitting is designed for curved or flat tank walls and uses a 4 in socket connection on both sides; drill the opening to match the socket outside diameter and ensure the wall is thick enough to engage the full socket depth.

Which solvent-cement sequence prevents leaks when joining the socket x socket connections?

Clean and prime both the tank opening and pipe ends, apply PVC cement to the socket and pipe, then insert the pipe fully into the socket and hold for the manufacturer's recommended set time before pressurising.

When should the EPDM gasket be inspected or replaced to maintain the 150 psi rating at 70 Degrees F?

Inspect the gasket annually or after any pressure test; replace it if you see cracking, hardening or deformation, especially after exposure near the 140 Degrees F maximum operating temperature.

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