Conical Vs Straight Taps On Round
Poor airflow or leak if tap type/seal is wrong
Green / Field Check2ndBatch 5
What This Helps With
Poor airflow or leak if tap type/seal is wrong
Apprentice words: round tap
Trade terms: conical tap, straight tap, saddle tap, bellmouth
Check First
Tap type called for, hole size, and sealing
What Not To Do
Skip sealing the saddle
What can go wrong: Cutting the trunk hole oversized
Better Foreman Question
Conical or straight tap here, and what hole size?
Verify With
Reference type: project drawings
Source to verify: Drawings; supplier data
Safe wording: ID + hole/seal reminder.