bulkhead question

caseyjaydarling · 04/20/2006, 10:51 PM

i'm going to be setting up a 56 column witha 29g sump. i have a mag 9.5 to use a return and i was thinking about getting a scwd also. i'm going to be getting my tank drilled and was wondering if a 1" bulkhead would work ok for my overflow or would i have to use 1 1/2"?
thanks,
casey

ackerman · 04/20/2006, 11:00 PM

I would probably go with 1 1/2". I think the 1" is only rated for about 600 gph.

geo · 04/21/2006, 05:45 AM

IMO all drain fittings should be a minimum of 1 1/2" pvc.

caseyjaydarling · 04/21/2006, 07:51 AM

Wouldn't the excess pipe size create a louder drain with more air bubbles?

ackerman · 04/21/2006, 10:09 PM

You will get air bubbles either way. For the noise I would build a Durso standpipe the can pretty much take care of the noise.
http://www.dursostandpipes.com/

caseyjaydarling · 04/21/2006, 10:27 PM

how do you get rid of your bubbles? where in ND are you?

BMitch · 04/22/2006, 09:29 AM

Get rid of bubbles by using a filter sock.

ackerman · 04/22/2006, 07:13 PM

I'm in Jamestown. The filter sock works pretty good.

fireresq42 · 04/22/2006, 08:00 PM

1 1/2 definatly..

fireresq42 · 04/22/2006, 08:00 PM

Never keep up with the 9.5 with 1"

caseyjaydarling · 04/22/2006, 08:23 PM

Thanks guys, I just ordered a 1 1/2" bulkhead. i guess we'll see how noisy and bubbly it is once i get it set up.

OldmillXxX · 04/24/2006, 09:12 PM

What kind of bulkhead is best?

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...name=37&Page=1

Thanks.

04/20/2006, 10:51 PM	#1
caseyjaydarling Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: As far from the ocean as you can get Posts: 133	bulkhead question i'm going to be setting up a 56 column witha 29g sump. i have a mag 9.5 to use a return and i was thinking about getting a scwd also. i'm going to be getting my tank drilled and was wondering if a 1" bulkhead would work ok for my overflow or would i have to use 1 1/2"? thanks, casey

04/20/2006, 11:00 PM	#2
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	I would probably go with 1 1/2". I think the 1" is only rated for about 600 gph. __________________ Were? Current Tank Info: 180 reef, 55g sump, diy leds with cat 4101 drivers, vortech mp40w, RKL, diy calc reactor, super reef octo 5000 ext skimmer

04/21/2006, 05:45 AM	#3
geo RC Mod Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. George Island, FL Posts: 19,512	IMO all drain fittings should be a minimum of 1 1/2" pvc. __________________ I'm sorry I had a fight in the middle of your Black Panther party.

04/22/2006, 07:13 PM	#8
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	I'm in Jamestown. The filter sock works pretty good. __________________ Were? Current Tank Info: 180 reef, 55g sump, diy leds with cat 4101 drivers, vortech mp40w, RKL, diy calc reactor, super reef octo 5000 ext skimmer

04/24/2006, 09:12 PM	#12
OldmillXxX Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West-Central, Wisconsin (right on the Mississippi) Posts: 438	What kind of bulkhead is best? http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/cat...name=37&Page=1 Thanks. __________________ A reef isn't just for oceans anymore... Current Tank Info: Gearing up for my 180 build!

04/21/2006, 07:51 AM	#4
caseyjaydarling Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: As far from the ocean as you can get Posts: 133	Wouldn't the excess pipe size create a louder drain with more air bubbles?

04/21/2006, 10:09 PM	#5
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	You will get air bubbles either way. For the noise I would build a Durso standpipe the can pretty much take care of the noise. http://www.dursostandpipes.com/

04/21/2006, 10:27 PM	#6
caseyjaydarling Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: As far from the ocean as you can get Posts: 133	how do you get rid of your bubbles? where in ND are you?

04/22/2006, 09:29 AM	#7
BMitch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles Hills of Anaheim Posts: 353	Get rid of bubbles by using a filter sock.

04/22/2006, 08:00 PM	#9
fireresq42 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bridgeport, CT Posts: 30	1 1/2 definatly..

04/22/2006, 08:23 PM	#11
caseyjaydarling Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: As far from the ocean as you can get Posts: 133	Thanks guys, I just ordered a 1 1/2" bulkhead. i guess we'll see how noisy and bubbly it is once i get it set up.