<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.3395" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>----- Original Message ----- </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>> I used galvanized plugs, filled the threads with cheapo <BR>> silicone/latex adhesive caulk, and put them together with hose <BR>> clamps. No noticeable leaks, and no failures (yet). I figure <BR>> the caulk sealed it airtight, while the hose clamp pressed the <BR>> lining into the threads for the needed grip.<BR>> <BR>> Oh yea. Why are some of you leaving the clamps on overnight? <BR>> Is it the glue you're using? After an hour, or even as little <BR>> as a half hour with Titebond, you couldn't get the rib off <BR>> without destroying it. Just curious.<BR>> <BR>> Ron N<BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>I first used galvanized ends, but on the second generation attempt went with PVC. Works great and is lighter. I didn't use any kind of goo to seal the hose to the barbed PVC end - just wrenched it on and a single clamp as you can see in the picture. I think I used some Teflon tape on the PVC fitting threads.</DIV></FONT> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:00f001c92103$538da4e0$0401a8c0@DESKTOP" align=baseline border=0></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Here's my system in use.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><IMG alt="" hspace=0 src="cid:00f101c92103$538da4e0$0401a8c0@DESKTOP" align=baseline border=0></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>I'm using Titebond, as I believe you also do Ron. I usually clamp them 45 minutes to an hour and then move on.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>