Bulkhead questions.

Dave12678 · 05/04/2019, 07:51 PM

Hey all,

I have a drilled tank I never got around to using. The inside diameter of the hole is 2.30". I looked on bulk reef supply and the bulkhead varies depending on size and I am in the range for 1 1/4" or 1 1/2". Which would you guys recommend? I also saw there are 2 different types and one better than the other? I feel like a noob all over again trying to get this tank going. Thanks for reading!

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

Jaengle · 05/04/2019, 08:29 PM

The 40s vs 80s have different size pvc that come out. The 80s are supposed to be better quality, but people have used 40s for years....

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

blowmecius · 05/05/2019, 08:03 AM

Recommend 1 1/2 ABS, slip-slip. Larger working diameter. Schedule 40 pvc and fittings are plenty strong and eaiser to find locally, than schedule 80.

dadnjesse · 05/05/2019, 10:08 AM

I like using thread x thread as you can take them apart if you need to.

billdogg · 05/05/2019, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadnjesse

I like using thread x thread as you can take them apart if you need to.

^^^THIS^^^

I have reused some of my bulkheads multiple times over the years. Several are more than 25 years old. If they had been slip/slip, they'd have been in the trash several upgrades ago.

IMHO, sch40 or ABS is fine. Choose the biggest ones that will fit in your holes.

What size tank is it? If it's large enough, you may even consider redrilling for even larger sizes.

Dave12678 · 05/05/2019, 04:44 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies.

This is going in a 20L, probably overkill but it's drilled!

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

machonachos · 05/09/2019, 11:47 AM

Schedule 40 are black colored, Schedule 80s are grey....if that matters to you

05/04/2019, 07:51 PM	#1
Dave12678 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 616	Bulkhead questions. Hey all, I have a drilled tank I never got around to using. The inside diameter of the hole is 2.30". I looked on bulk reef supply and the bulkhead varies depending on size and I am in the range for 1 1/4" or 1 1/2". Which would you guys recommend? I also saw there are 2 different types and one better than the other? I feel like a noob all over again trying to get this tank going. Thanks for reading! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

05/05/2019, 08:03 AM	#3
blowmecius Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryand Posts: 177	Recommend 1 1/2 ABS, slip-slip. Larger working diameter. Schedule 40 pvc and fittings are plenty strong and eaiser to find locally, than schedule 80. __________________ Homer no function beer well without.

05/04/2019, 08:29 PM	#2
Jaengle Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 1	The 40s vs 80s have different size pvc that come out. The 80s are supposed to be better quality, but people have used 40s for years.... Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

05/05/2019, 10:08 AM	#4
dadnjesse Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raymond NH Posts: 210	I like using thread x thread as you can take them apart if you need to.

05/05/2019, 04:44 PM	#6
Dave12678 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 616	Thanks everyone for the replies. This is going in a 20L, probably overkill but it's drilled! Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

05/09/2019, 11:47 AM	#7
machonachos Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 95	Schedule 40 are black colored, Schedule 80s are grey....if that matters to you