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12/18/2010, 01:44 PM
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New Tank - Plumbing Issues - Need HELP!
Hey folks,
I recently purchased a "slightly used" tank. I'm trying to plumb the tank but the holes in the overflow seem to be too close. I put the drain bulkhead in and it fits fine...but when I put the return bulkhead in it the hole...it slightly hangs over the other bulkhead. They seem to overlap one another. Is this common? What do I do? |
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12/18/2010, 02:24 PM
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Sched 40 or 80 bulkheads? Maybe you need some different bulkheads
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12/18/2010, 02:36 PM
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Do you have some pics.
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12/18/2010, 02:36 PM
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Don't know what type of bulkheads they are...but they look like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=263602_304652 They are 1-3/4 inch bulkheads with a smooth 1 inch hole for PVC. I'll take a few pics in two seconds. |
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12/18/2010, 02:42 PM
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Those are sched 40 bulkheads. The bulkheads can not overlap or there will be much leakage. I always try to center my bulkheads. Try moving them away from each other in the holes. If that does not work, I don't know. Pictures will definitely help
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12/18/2010, 03:04 PM
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I figured they couldn't overlap for many reason...but I can't move them away from each other... Pics are below:  
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12/18/2010, 03:14 PM
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This is a wild stab (not solid advice)
but, maybe he could trim off the side of each bulkhead that way when installed they install flat? would that work or just leak?
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12/18/2010, 03:17 PM
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I thought about buying a dremel and just cutting a small amout off each bulkhead...to where they would have a small flat edge...
I would turn the bulkheads so they actually line up...but I wasn't sure if that's something I want to do. |
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12/18/2010, 03:51 PM
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thats what i would do try to take as little possible off of each...
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12/18/2010, 03:56 PM
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I agree on trimming an equal amount of the plastic off each bulkhead until they fit snug together. They don't seem to be too close that you'd be trimming off a lot that would cause your bulkhead not to seal properly.
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12/18/2010, 03:58 PM
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trim a little at a time until you get it... cheaper to cut more then having to get new bulkheads
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