1/2" bulkheads okay in sump?

jawaiianmon · 01/10/2008, 08:06 PM

Thinking of buying a 55G sump that the owner thinks has two bulkheads that are 1/2" each. If I want to use a Panworld external pump that has specs of 1" input and 1" output, can this sump be of any use to me?
Can I bump up the 1/2" bulkhead to 1" to meet the pump?
Also, any idea why I would want two bulkheads on a sump?

Thank you!

RokleM · 01/11/2008, 08:41 AM

I would re drill it and put in a larger bulkhead. How close together are the holes. Personally, I install all SCH80 bulkheads, most of which are 1 1/4". Even my 3/4" PS40 Panworld is fed by a 1 1/4" bulkhead. Not having the appropriate amount of water input can stress a pump.

Mr James · 01/11/2008, 08:53 AM

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by RokleM
I would re drill it and put in a larger bulkhead. How close together are the holes. Personally, I install all SCH80 bulkheads, most of which are 1 1/4". Even my 3/4" PS40 Panworld is fed by a 1 1/4" bulkhead. Not having the appropriate amount of water input can stress a pump.

Couldn't agree more!! I always bump up my hole openings at least another 1/4". My return pump is a 1"in/1" out. The drain in the sump is 1.5" and necks down to 1" right befoire the pump. Get that sump and open the holes if you have room.

jawaiianmon · 01/11/2008, 09:23 AM

I appreciate your input. I will check out the sump and hopefully the holes are larger than the owner recalled. Thank you!

Putawaywet · 01/11/2008, 09:45 AM

Sounds like he might have been running 2 smaller pumps instead of 1 larger one.

The sump's acrylic right?

01/10/2008, 08:06 PM	#1
jawaiianmon Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 200	1/2" bulkheads okay in sump? Thinking of buying a 55G sump that the owner thinks has two bulkheads that are 1/2" each. If I want to use a Panworld external pump that has specs of 1" input and 1" output, can this sump be of any use to me? Can I bump up the 1/2" bulkhead to 1" to meet the pump? Also, any idea why I would want two bulkheads on a sump? Thank you!

01/11/2008, 08:41 AM	#2
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	I would re drill it and put in a larger bulkhead. How close together are the holes. Personally, I install all SCH80 bulkheads, most of which are 1 1/4". Even my 3/4" PS40 Panworld is fed by a 1 1/4" bulkhead. Not having the appropriate amount of water input can stress a pump. __________________ -Eric-

01/11/2008, 09:45 AM	#5
Putawaywet 20 and over club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Long Beach, CA. Posts: 2,720	Sounds like he might have been running 2 smaller pumps instead of 1 larger one. The sump's acrylic right? __________________ She ain't broke, but can we fix her more better? Current Tank Info: A big box of water with some stuff in it.

01/11/2008, 09:23 AM	#4
jawaiianmon Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 200	I appreciate your input. I will check out the sump and hopefully the holes are larger than the owner recalled. Thank you!