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Why does BRS recommend this?
Uniseals are one of the secrets in life you wish you knew about years ago. By conforming to round surfaces they allow you to plumb directly into 5 gallon buckets, brute trash cans, or any round surface. They accept standard Sch. 40 or Sch. 80 PVC and allow DIY projects that once may have been very costly to complete much more affordable.
Uniseals are used to attach pipe to just about any container in situation where bulkheads will not work. The most common use is on curved surfaces such as storage drums, buckets or even other pipe.
Uniseal Specs:
½” Uniseal
- Fits our Schedule 80 ½” pipe
- Pipe ID – ½"
- Hole saw size: 1 ¼” or 31.7mm (32mm)
¾” Uniseal
- Fits our schedule 80 ¾” pipe
- Pipe ID – ¾”
- Holesaw size: 1 ¼” or 31.7mm (32mm)
1” Uniseal
- Fits our schedule 80 1" pipe
- Pipe ID - 1"
- Holesaw size: 1 ¾” or 44mm
1¼” Uniseal
- Fits our schedule 80 1¼” pipe
- Pipe ID - 1¼”
- Hole saw size: 2” or 50.8mm
1½” Uniseal
- Fits our schedule 80 1½” pipe
- Pipe ID - 1 ½”
- Hole saw size: 2½” or 64mm
2” Uniseal
- Fits our schedule 80 2" pipe
- Pipe ID - 2"
- Holesaw size: 3" or 76mm
3” Uniseal
- Pipe ID - 3"
- Holesaw size: 4" or 102mm
4” Uniseal
- Pipe ID - 4"
- Holesaw size: 5" or 127mm
6” Uniseal
- Pipe ID - 6"
- Holesaw size: 7" or 177.8mm
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Works after a lot of work By Lance A. Lot on 10/10/2016
Lance A. Lot would recommend this product to a friendSeals well on curved surfaces but they can be a bit difficult to install. Boil/ heat the seals and make sure the hole has no burrs. A little silicone based grease helps get the pipes through without destroying the seal. If the hole isn't big enough you may destroy the seal trying to force the pipe through. -
Nice option for most applications By JRB on 10/8/2016
JRB would recommend this product to a friendThese work very well. However, you must be careful how you prepare the hole. A good, true hole saw is useful. Cheaper ones can have bent teeth that will cut an oversized hole. Likewise, be careful not to enlarge the hole during your cleaning up (sanding) of the burrs. -
3/4 uniseal By joe on 7/10/2016
joe would recommend this product to a friendThis the second time I built a rodi system with brute Rubbermaid cans and the uniseal work perfect no leak. -
great By Zack on 3/7/2016
Zack would recommend this product to a friendthese are awesome. Without a doubt a great thing to keep handy. -
Leak Free By Chris on 3/5/2016
Chris would recommend this product to a friendWorks well with no leaks but it was a pain to get the pipe installed. -
Makes nasty drill wholes look professional By Nicole on 12/4/2015
Nicole would recommend this product to a friendUsed this to cover up the nasty whole in the lid for my ATO container. Now it looks like it came with the container. -
works great By orry on 7/28/2015
orry would recommend this product to a friendI have used these in methane production, aquaponics and solar heating they work very well -
AWESOME PRODUCT By JOE on 4/30/2015
JOE would recommend this product to a friendI USE THE 3/4 UNISEAL ON MY 35 GALLON RUBBERMAID DI STORAGE BARREL FOR DRAW OFF WATER WITH 3/4 PVC PUIPE AND BALL VALVE. IT HAS BEEN IN USE FOR ONE YEAR AND NOT ONE SINGLE ISSUE OR LEAK. -
Best product for barrel systems By Greg on 9/17/2014
Greg would recommend this product to a frienduniseals are great, i picked up 8 of them to plumb a 3 barrel sump system and they work great, easy pressure fit, water tight, very durable, and pretty cheap! You can find them for less money, but BRS ships fast and is convenient. -
hole size must be exact By David on 9/15/2014
David would recommend this product to a friendused spade bit on a 20g brute but hole was a hair too big, knew as soon as I put uniseal in that it would never hold and it didn't. Might try with another style bit sometime. -
good By James on 3/14/2014
James would recommend this product to a friendfast shipping, dosent leak, what more can you ask for. Thanks!! -
Works Great for 200G Saltwater Mixing Station By Kyevey on 3/5/2014
Kyevey would recommend this product to a friendI bought 4 of the 1" Uniseal.
Had no issue with the installation. Seal fit snug prior to inserting the PVC. Once the 1" PVC was added it was a perfect seal, no leaks...
I've been using with high power Iwaki pump which creates a bit of vibration with the PVC and the Uniseals absorbs the vibrations much better than any Bulkhead could!
Great Product!
Will it work with tubings?
Question posted on Feb 27, 2014 3:28:00 PM
Hi Paul,
The uniseals are made to work with pipe. The diameter of the pipe pushes out and is what seals against the walls of the uniseal. A flexible tube would most likely leak.
The uniseals are made to work with pipe. The diameter of the pipe pushes out and is what seals against the walls of the uniseal. A flexible tube would most likely leak.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Feb 27, 2014 3:28:00 PM
If the OD of a 3/4" pvc is slightly over 1", you still use a 3/4" uniseal? I shouldn't bump up to a 1"?? Thanks for any info.
Question posted on Jul 27, 2016 7:41:00 AM
Hi there,
When it comes to PVC the best thing to do is take your tape measure and throw it away. PVC is nominal sizing and just because it says its ¾” you most likely will not find an exact ¾” dimension anywhere on the pipe. If your PVC is ¾” you will want to use a ¾” Uniseal, along with all other fittings and valves.
When it comes to PVC the best thing to do is take your tape measure and throw it away. PVC is nominal sizing and just because it says its ¾” you most likely will not find an exact ¾” dimension anywhere on the pipe. If your PVC is ¾” you will want to use a ¾” Uniseal, along with all other fittings and valves.
Answer by: Charlie (Admin) on Jul 27, 2016 8:45:00 AM
Witch uniseal will go into a schedule 40 1" pvc pipe. I am building the inline heater from he king of diy's YouTube channel.
Question posted on Jun 8, 2017 12:11:00 PM
Our fittings are based on the nominal pvc rating, so for 1" ID pvc pipe, you'll want to select the 1" uniseal.
Have a great day!
Have a great day!
Answer by: Zack (Admin) on Jun 13, 2017 9:54:00 PM
How thick can the wall material be? Can it be used on two walls like attaching an external overflow (similar to a ghost overflow)?
Question posted on Feb 10, 2016 9:26:00 AM
Great question!
We do not recommend using a uniseal on anything wider than 1/4-5/16". Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
We do not recommend using a uniseal on anything wider than 1/4-5/16". Feel free to let us know if you have any further questions!
Answer by: Connor (Admin) on Feb 10, 2016 12:23:00 PM
If I were making a prob holder for my sump would a probe fit into the 1/2" uniseal?
Question posted on May 20, 2017 1:47:00 PM
Hey there,
I'm afraid the probes are a bit too small and would not be able to seal with a 1/2" Uniseal.
Regards
I'm afraid the probes are a bit too small and would not be able to seal with a 1/2" Uniseal.
Regards
Answer by: Zack (Admin) on May 22, 2017 5:09:00 PM
Are the prices listed, per uniseal? Or do these come in a package? If so, how many?
Question posted on Aug 16, 2016 3:02:00 PM
Great question! The price is per each individual uniseal. :-) Thanks!
Answer by: Randy (Admin) on Aug 16, 2016 6:14:00 PM
Will they work with schedule 40 pipe?
If so, what diameter pipe for a 1 inch uniseal
Question posted on Aug 3, 2014 9:03:00 AM
Hi Chris,
Yes. All plumbing is sized with nominal plumbing sizes which takes into account the correct size fittings for the pipe regardless of whether they are sch40, 80, etc. For a 1" pipe you would want a 1" uniseal.
Yes. All plumbing is sized with nominal plumbing sizes which takes into account the correct size fittings for the pipe regardless of whether they are sch40, 80, etc. For a 1" pipe you would want a 1" uniseal.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Aug 3, 2014 9:03:00 AM
I am planning to use uniseals for my ATO, mixing, and water change tanks. What can I use for lubrication on the pipe that won't contaminate the water?
Question posted on Aug 13, 2014 5:32:00 AM
Hi David,
In the past I have actually just used water or saliva but many people recommend things like silicone o-ring lubricant, non-ammonia windex and vegetable oil. Just give the container a good rinse after everything is installed and you should be good to go!
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dow-111-o-ring-lubricant-1.html
Hope this helps!
Have a great day :)
In the past I have actually just used water or saliva but many people recommend things like silicone o-ring lubricant, non-ammonia windex and vegetable oil. Just give the container a good rinse after everything is installed and you should be good to go!
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dow-111-o-ring-lubricant-1.html
Hope this helps!
Have a great day :)
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Aug 13, 2014 5:32:00 AM
Can a uni seal be reused? i need to pull the pipe out and install a longer one.
Thanks.
Jack
Destin, Fl.
Question posted on Mar 17, 2014 11:42:00 AM
Hi Jack,
That is just fine. Just be careful removing it to not rip or tear on the uniseal and you will be just fine.
That is just fine. Just be careful removing it to not rip or tear on the uniseal and you will be just fine.
Answer by: Bulk Reef Supply on Mar 17, 2014 11:42:00 AM
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