bulkhead

primo21 · 08/01/2014, 08:53 AM

Do they make a bulkhead i can use on a 5 gal bucket? Thinking about setting up a gravity fed top-off and want to use one of those 5 gal buckets from the depot. so i need a bulkhead that has a curve to it to get a flush fit so it doesnt leak.

thanks.

ca1ore · 08/01/2014, 08:56 AM

uniseal

mcgyvr · 08/01/2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

uniseal

+1

primo21 · 08/01/2014, 10:14 AM

where do i find them?

mcgyvr · 08/01/2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by primo21

where do i find them?

here is one..
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pumps-.../uniseals.html
us plastics/amazon,etc...

have you ever tried google

primo21 · 08/01/2014, 10:22 AM

ok, so then do i just use this in place of the gasket on the bulkhead? sorry, plumbing is really far from my thing. and i know all about google, just didnt want to risk finding the wrong thing.

mcgyvr · 08/01/2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by primo21

ok, so then do i just use this in place of the gasket on the bulkhead? sorry, plumbing is really far from my thing. and i know all about google, just didnt want to risk finding the wrong thing.

No you drill the suitable size hole and put the uniseal on it and simply press (with a lot of force) your PVC pipe through it.

A bulkhead in general is not meant to seal on a curved surface.. So you don't use one at all.. Just a uniseal..

There are videos on youtube/google,etc.. on how to use them.

ken6217 · 08/01/2014, 11:41 AM

I've actually had a unseal leak.

Btw, I have 1" bulkheads on 32 gallon brute trash cans with no leaks. Tighten the nut and it all compresses to sides of the trash can fine.

jerzeedevl · 08/01/2014, 04:58 PM

I used a regular 3/4" bulkhead on a 5 gallon bucket. Hasn't leaked yet and it's been full of water for 4 months.

garyinco · 08/01/2014, 07:09 PM

If you have any hydroponics stores locally I'd call and see if they stock the uniseals.

primo21 · 08/02/2014, 03:49 PM

Going the smallest possible, would a regular bulkhead hold? Probably 1/2" so being small is it possible it won't leak?

08/01/2014, 08:53 AM	#1
primo21 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 219	bulkhead Do they make a bulkhead i can use on a 5 gal bucket? Thinking about setting up a gravity fed top-off and want to use one of those 5 gal buckets from the depot. so i need a bulkhead that has a curve to it to get a flush fit so it doesnt leak. thanks.

08/01/2014, 08:56 AM	#2
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	uniseal __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

08/01/2014, 10:14 AM	#4
primo21 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 219	where do i find them?

08/01/2014, 10:22 AM	#6
primo21 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 219	ok, so then do i just use this in place of the gasket on the bulkhead? sorry, plumbing is really far from my thing. and i know all about google, just didnt want to risk finding the wrong thing.

08/01/2014, 11:41 AM	#8
ken6217 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,179	I've actually had a unseal leak. Btw, I have 1" bulkheads on 32 gallon brute trash cans with no leaks. Tighten the nut and it all compresses to sides of the trash can fine.

08/01/2014, 04:58 PM	#9
jerzeedevl Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 174	I used a regular 3/4" bulkhead on a 5 gallon bucket. Hasn't leaked yet and it's been full of water for 4 months.

08/01/2014, 07:09 PM	#10
garyinco Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 431	If you have any hydroponics stores locally I'd call and see if they stock the uniseals.

08/02/2014, 03:49 PM	#11
primo21 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 219	Going the smallest possible, would a regular bulkhead hold? Probably 1/2" so being small is it possible it won't leak?