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Gray PVC bulkhead fitting with threaded female ends

HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS INC

HAYWARD POOL PRODUCTS INC BFA1005TES 1/2" Bulkhead Fitting Trap

SKU CH-XTTM-HF4MB MPN BFA1005TES

A 1/2 inch bulkhead fitting with female threaded connections on both sides, rated to 150 psi at 70 degrees F and operating from 40 to 140 degrees F

  • TypeDrain Components
  • MaterialHAWA
  • ColorGray
  • Reliable seal with EPDM gasket material
  • Handles up to 150 psi operating pressure
  • Operates from 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Female threaded connections on both sides
  • Durable PVC construction in gray finish

What the fitting does and who installs it

The Hayward BFA1005TES is a 1/2-inch bulkhead fitting with female NPT threads on both sides, designed to pass through curved or flat tank walls. It uses an EPDM gasket to create a watertight seal without bolt holes, making it suited for pool equipment installers and maintenance crews who need a reliable drain or through-wall connection.

When to choose this over simpler fittings

Threaded bulkhead fittings replace plain couplings or slip joints when the joint must be removable for service or when the tank wall thickness prevents solvent welding. The jump is worth it for systems that operate up to 150 psi at 70 degrees F and require a secure mechanical seal that can be broken and reassembled without cutting pipe.

Capacity limits and operating envelope

The PVC body with EPDM gasket handles continuous service between 40 and 140 degrees F while holding 150 psi at the 70-degree reference point. Headroom exists for typical pool circulation pressures and seasonal temperature swings, but the fitting is not rated for steam, high-temperature process lines, or pressures above the stated maximum at elevated temperatures.

Highlights

  • Reliable seal with EPDM gasket material
  • Handles up to 150 psi operating pressure
  • Operates from 40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Female threaded connections on both sides
  • Durable PVC construction in gray finish

Specifications

TypeDrain Components
MaterialHAWA
ColorGray
BrandHayward
ModelBFA1005TES

Questions about this item

What wall thickness does the 1/2" bulkhead fitting require for the tank hole?

The fitting mounts through a tank wall with zero bolt holes, sealing by threaded engagement and the EPDM gasket on curved or flat surfaces.

How is the BFA1005TES installed, and what step is often missed?

Thread the female NPT ends into the tank and pipe, then tighten until the EPDM gasket compresses evenly; skipping the gasket seat check causes leaks.

When should the EPDM gasket on this trap fitting be replaced?

Replace the gasket if weeping appears or after exposure beyond the 40 to 140 degree F range or above the 150 psi at 70 degree F rating.

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