I have a solid vinyl fence that I want to put a hole in to use like a bigger peep hole. I plan to drill a 3-4" hole and need a grommet for the hole to keep anything from getting between the hollow section of the vinyl slat. I was think of using a desk grommet but dont think it will hold up to the weather and want something a little more secure, maybe something that has a flang on one side and is threaded on the other for a nut? Other idea is to glue in a piece of pcv pipe. Anyone know of anything that may work?
Fence grommet
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Shiftless
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Yeah, glue in a piece of plastic pipe with some epoxy or something around the edges to smooth it out.
My first thought if you wanted gaskets was a bulkhead fitting but that seems too bulky not to mention expensive.
This is what I used to provide a 3 inch drain line out of a plastic Rubbermaid stock tank.
Cut hole with hole saw, screw 2 pieces together, you’re done!
My first thought if you wanted gaskets was a bulkhead fitting but that seems too bulky not to mention expensive.
This is what I used to provide a 3 inch drain line out of a plastic Rubbermaid stock tank.
Cut hole with hole saw, screw 2 pieces together, you’re done!
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2 snap in grommets? Depends on thick the slat is. This comes in 3" & 4"
https://www.mcmaster.com/5269T93/
Kevin
https://www.mcmaster.com/5269T93/
Kevin
Marctrees
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How thick outside to outside of the section you are putting a hole in ?
Threaded PVC or ABS ****** and two PVC electrical screw on bushings would be neatest way.
Marc
Threaded PVC or ABS ****** and two PVC electrical screw on bushings would be neatest way.
Marc