Help plea"se, 90 gallon tank holes cut PVC size bulkheads?

Njhc · 06/04/2011, 02:21 PM

I need professional help

no seriously I have a 90 g reef tank I'm cutting holes in, I don't know if I should cut 1" inch holes will 1" PVC and bulkheads fit ? Please let me know I have an internal overflow with 2 1" holes side upper in tank I'm home depot buying PVC now? Please speak your opinions and info, thank you guys and reefers!

dlp211 · 06/04/2011, 02:33 PM

So if I understand you, you are looking to drill holes for a 1" bulkhead then you need a 45mm hole bit. This will fit the bulkhead and then you can put 1" PVC into the bulkhead.

Just so I am clear, a 1" bulkhead is talking about the internal diameter(ID) and is much larger in regards to its OD(outside diameter).

sjm817 · 06/04/2011, 02:52 PM

1" PVC needs 1.75" hole for a standard sched 40 bulkhead or as above, 45mm.

Njhc · 06/04/2011, 03:03 PM

Guys sorry just realized the holes are 1 3/4 in size what size bulk heads and PVC do I need. I apologize again and appreciate your help!

Njhc · 06/04/2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjm817

1" PVC needs 1.75" hole for a standard sched 40 bulkhead or as above, 45mm.

Awesome thanks man, do you know were I can order these bulk heads etc , lowes and hd suck

Ethan Music · 06/04/2011, 03:08 PM

aqua cave, bulk reef supply, sometimes local LFS have them.

sjm817 · 06/04/2011, 04:22 PM

Yeah try an LFS, or online. These are aquarium items. You wont find them at a hardware store.

Njhc · 06/04/2011, 05:51 PM

Thanks so I should purchase 1" bulkheads and " PVC if I have a 1.75" hole in the tank?

dlp211 · 06/04/2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Njhc

Thanks so I should purchase 1" bulkheads and " PVC if I have a 1.75" hole in the tank?

Yes, if you have a 1.75" hole then 1" bulkheads and PVC.

Njhc · 06/04/2011, 06:15 PM

Does anyone have diagrams of peices needed to make a return and intake? Such as elbow to straight 1"PVC to etc.... ?

06/04/2011, 02:21 PM	#1
Njhc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 154	Help plea"se, 90 gallon tank holes cut PVC size bulkheads? I need professional help no seriously I have a 90 g reef tank I'm cutting holes in, I don't know if I should cut 1" inch holes will 1" PVC and bulkheads fit ? Please let me know I have an internal overflow with 2 1" holes side upper in tank I'm home depot buying PVC now? Please speak your opinions and info, thank you guys and reefers! __________________ 100% REAL Current Tank Info: 90g SPS, 46g LPS, 29g nano

06/04/2011, 02:52 PM	#3
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	1" PVC needs 1.75" hole for a standard sched 40 bulkhead or as above, 45mm. __________________ - Scott

06/04/2011, 03:03 PM	#4
Njhc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 154	Guys sorry just realized the holes are 1 3/4 in size what size bulk heads and PVC do I need. I apologize again and appreciate your help! __________________ 100% REAL Current Tank Info: 90g SPS, 46g LPS, 29g nano

06/04/2011, 04:22 PM	#7
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Yeah try an LFS, or online. These are aquarium items. You wont find them at a hardware store. __________________ - Scott

06/04/2011, 05:51 PM	#8
Njhc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 154	Thanks so I should purchase 1" bulkheads and " PVC if I have a 1.75" hole in the tank? __________________ 100% REAL Current Tank Info: 90g SPS, 46g LPS, 29g nano

06/04/2011, 02:33 PM	#2
dlp211 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 591	So if I understand you, you are looking to drill holes for a 1" bulkhead then you need a 45mm hole bit. This will fit the bulkhead and then you can put 1" PVC into the bulkhead. Just so I am clear, a 1" bulkhead is talking about the internal diameter(ID) and is much larger in regards to its OD(outside diameter).

06/04/2011, 03:08 PM	#6
Ethan Music Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shelby, Michigan Posts: 394	aqua cave, bulk reef supply, sometimes local LFS have them.

06/04/2011, 06:15 PM	#10
Njhc Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Jersey Posts: 154	Does anyone have diagrams of peices needed to make a return and intake? Such as elbow to straight 1"PVC to etc.... ? __________________ 100% REAL Current Tank Info: 90g SPS, 46g LPS, 29g nano

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