Bulkhead placement pics

skyrne_isk · 03/01/2010, 10:12 AM

I went with a corner overflow on my last rimless build, but I dont like the amount of real estate it took up. I went with two 1.5" schedule 80 bulkheads (one is emergency only) drilled through the bottom on my 120 (48" x 24" x 24") and now I am contemplating moving these to top right corner in my next build.

Can as many of you out there post some pics of how you designed your overflows and let me know what you did/didn't like? Probably the most ideal setup would be to install a coast to coast centered on the back of the tank with a BeanAnimal style drain and build essentially an overflow box on the back of tank (I have seen SOMEONE on here do this and it looked nice) but I would rather keep in to one side and just go with 2 bulkheads - keeping one dry as an emergency only - it's served me well thus far.

Also, with a centered quasi-coast-to-coast, isn't there a need to make enough depth inside the tank to go with 90 elbows for as many bulkheads as you are running?

I also don't know how great I feel about having a box glued externally to the back of the tank...I am sure it works, but since this will be sitting flush to a wall - it would seem that putting a centered quasi-coast-to-coast on the back against the wall would make it TOUGH to service. If you are in-wall or have access to the back of the tank this style would be ideal, but I am not - so I am thinking keeping it on a corner is best for me.

I am trying to preserve as much real estate as possible and am just looking for some inspiration before I finish the design.

skyrne_isk · 03/02/2010, 03:32 PM

Nobody?

03/01/2010, 10:12 AM	#1
skyrne_isk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 322	Bulkhead placement pics I went with a corner overflow on my last rimless build, but I dont like the amount of real estate it took up. I went with two 1.5" schedule 80 bulkheads (one is emergency only) drilled through the bottom on my 120 (48" x 24" x 24") and now I am contemplating moving these to top right corner in my next build. Can as many of you out there post some pics of how you designed your overflows and let me know what you did/didn't like? Probably the most ideal setup would be to install a coast to coast centered on the back of the tank with a BeanAnimal style drain and build essentially an overflow box on the back of tank (I have seen SOMEONE on here do this and it looked nice) but I would rather keep in to one side and just go with 2 bulkheads - keeping one dry as an emergency only - it's served me well thus far. Also, with a centered quasi-coast-to-coast, isn't there a need to make enough depth inside the tank to go with 90 elbows for as many bulkheads as you are running? I also don't know how great I feel about having a box glued externally to the back of the tank...I am sure it works, but since this will be sitting flush to a wall - it would seem that putting a centered quasi-coast-to-coast on the back against the wall would make it TOUGH to service. If you are in-wall or have access to the back of the tank this style would be ideal, but I am not - so I am thinking keeping it on a corner is best for me. I am trying to preserve as much real estate as possible and am just looking for some inspiration before I finish the design. __________________ Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. - Winston Churchill Current Tank Info: 75G Rimless Starfire Reef; 31 x 31 x 18 --- Vertex 170 Alpha Cone, Geo 612 reactor, Mag 12 Return, Tunze 3105, Vortech MP40wES ***** Lighting: 120W LEDs 50/50; 2 x 20W URI Actinic VHO on IC 430

03/02/2010, 03:32 PM	#2
skyrne_isk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 322	Nobody? __________________ Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. - Winston Churchill Current Tank Info: 75G Rimless Starfire Reef; 31 x 31 x 18 --- Vertex 170 Alpha Cone, Geo 612 reactor, Mag 12 Return, Tunze 3105, Vortech MP40wES ***** Lighting: 120W LEDs 50/50; 2 x 20W URI Actinic VHO on IC 430