Using a bulkhead overflow

conradchu · 04/08/2009, 09:27 PM

Hi,

My friend is giving my a non-reef ready TruVu Acrylic tank 60R tank (http://www.truvuaquariums.com/ma00060r.html) which I plan to make into a mixed reef tank.

There's already a 2" hole cut towards the back, which seems like a logical place to put a bulkhead. Since there's no built-in overflow or really no way for a hanging overflow, do you recommend just installing a bulk and one of the screw on strainers? Is that adequate? What if it the strainer gets clogged? Won't there be major drainage noise since it's sucking in air?

Thanks

pjf · 04/08/2009, 10:31 PM

The instruction at this link may help: http://www.austinoceans.com/products-overflows.html.

james3370 · 04/08/2009, 10:38 PM

contact the guys at www.glass-holes.com

a 2" hole is between 2 different size bulkheads.....a 1" bulkhead takes a 1-3/4" hole & a 1.5" bulkhead takes a 2-3/8" hole. make sure of the existing hole size before getting w/ them. if it is indeed 2", you are probably gonna have to drill it bigger for the 1/5" bulkhead

probably what you want is their 700gph kit that is the overflow box, 1.5" bulkhead, threaded street elbow & 1.5" glass bit (but a regular hole saw will work on acrylic)....they can do a custom order for ya w/out the glass drill bit. they trule are one of the best companies to deal w/ as far as customer service

for that size tank, 1.5" overflow might be a bit too big, so you can always reduce it down to 1". that is what i did w/ mine....see my lil red house for the build thread in progress

conradchu · 04/10/2009, 01:10 PM

Great advice! Thanks I'll look into these.

THE ROOK · 04/10/2009, 02:47 PM

I agree that a gl*******s overflow would be a good choice. I believe they can make a custom one for you depending on where your hole is.

As for the hole size, if it is 2" then it's likely cut for a sch80 bulkhead. More expensive but much nicer bulkheads. Savko.com is a great site as they list the hole size, bulkhead size & sell very reasonably.

james3370 · 04/10/2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by THE ROOK
I agree that a gl*******s overflow would be a good choice. I believe they can make a custom one for you depending on where your hole is.

As for the hole size, if it is 2" then it's likely cut for a sch80 bulkhead. More expensive but much nicer bulkheads. Savko.com is a great site as they list the hole size, bulkhead size & sell very reasonably.

yeah forgot about the schedule 80 bulkheads in my earlier post....savko lists the sch80 ! as taking a 2" hole

http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=2

i just love that they list it as "femail" threaded instead of female....engrish iz hawd

THE ROOK · 04/10/2009, 03:18 PM

lol

04/08/2009, 09:27 PM	#1
conradchu Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 10	Using a bulkhead overflow Hi, My friend is giving my a non-reef ready TruVu Acrylic tank 60R tank (http://www.truvuaquariums.com/ma00060r.html) which I plan to make into a mixed reef tank. There's already a 2" hole cut towards the back, which seems like a logical place to put a bulkhead. Since there's no built-in overflow or really no way for a hanging overflow, do you recommend just installing a bulk and one of the screw on strainers? Is that adequate? What if it the strainer gets clogged? Won't there be major drainage noise since it's sucking in air? Thanks

04/08/2009, 10:38 PM	#3
james3370 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US ARMY - El Paso TX Posts: 3,678	contact the guys at www.glass-holes.com a 2" hole is between 2 different size bulkheads.....a 1" bulkhead takes a 1-3/4" hole & a 1.5" bulkhead takes a 2-3/8" hole. make sure of the existing hole size before getting w/ them. if it is indeed 2", you are probably gonna have to drill it bigger for the 1/5" bulkhead probably what you want is their 700gph kit that is the overflow box, 1.5" bulkhead, threaded street elbow & 1.5" glass bit (but a regular hole saw will work on acrylic)....they can do a custom order for ya w/out the glass drill bit. they trule are one of the best companies to deal w/ as far as customer service for that size tank, 1.5" overflow might be a bit too big, so you can always reduce it down to 1". that is what i did w/ mine....see my lil red house for the build thread in progress __________________ Yes I hear voices in my head, but they speak spanish so I can't understand anything they say. there's no place like 127.0.0.1 It's a shame that stupidity isn't painful.... Current Tank Info: currently tankless....but planning an AIO

04/08/2009, 10:31 PM	#2
pjf Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,954	The instruction at this link may help: http://www.austinoceans.com/products-overflows.html.

04/10/2009, 01:10 PM	#4
conradchu Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 10	Great advice! Thanks I'll look into these.

04/10/2009, 02:47 PM	#5
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	I agree that a gl*******s overflow would be a good choice. I believe they can make a custom one for you depending on where your hole is. As for the hole size, if it is 2" then it's likely cut for a sch80 bulkhead. More expensive but much nicer bulkheads. Savko.com is a great site as they list the hole size, bulkhead size & sell very reasonably.

04/10/2009, 03:18 PM	#7
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	lol