jennmac415 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am anxiously awaiting my bulk reef email, and in the meantime making my shopping list..(laugh) I will be setting up a 120 gallon RR Aqueon tank, dual overflow, ...what size bulkheads do I need to get for it and do I want threaded or slip??? I looked at the drilled holes last night in the overflows and I thought the return hole was supposed to be smaller than the drain hole and they were both the same size. Is this something new, because I am sure in my other tank, my 180, they were different size holes...I will be using an external return pump... thanks as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The holes are 1.75" and you will need a regular sched. 40 1" bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks, Chewie. Even for the return hole? So all 4 holes are the same size now? And do I want slip or threaded or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 For the return i like threadxthread. The return has some pressure behind it, but i like to still have it removable. For the drain i like slipxthread. ALlows you to slide the durso or whatever type of drain in and out of the bulkhead easily for cleaning/adjusting/etc. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks, Chewie. Even for the return hole? So all 4 holes are the same size now? And do I want slip or threaded or what? You have 3 options: slip-slip thr-thr slip-thr While first is outside and second is inside the tank. Usually it depends on how you are gonna do your plumbing: pvc (slip) or flexible vinil tubes (usually faster with threaded)? But you can use threaded pvc fittings if this can add more confusion lol As for inside I personally prefer the thread because it is easier to change your nozzles of flow accelerators in case you change your mind. Unless it is gonna be an overflow, like an internal durso or similar. In that case I like to use slip inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 thread x thread. Trust me, you WILL need to disassemble something, somewhere, sometime. Every time I have used slip(glued) fittings, I have regretted it down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 thread x thread. Trust me, you WILL need to disassemble something, somewhere, sometime. Every time I have used slip(glued) fittings, I have regretted it down the road. +1, or plan to have extra slip-slip haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 +2 Just make sure that you use a decent layer of teflon tape. Threaded can be a nightmare if they are not tefloned and tightly secured. Also don't over tighten as it can break the plastic. It's really easy to do lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 +2 Just make sure that you use a decent layer of teflon tape. Threaded can be a nightmare if they are not tefloned and tightly secured. Also don't over tighten as it can break the plastic. It's really easy to do lol. another +1. Lots of teflon and dont break! I ALWAYS buy extra bulkheads, fairly cheap but you cant go without them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks everyone for the help, although I am still no clearer on the threaded/slip subject.. but that is not you all's fault (nutty)...By the way... I have decided not to order the bulkheads from BRS, just because I am not sure how I will be plumbing anything yet for sure..... so who in town carries them?? Who in town for that matter, carries locline, ball valves..etc....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGooseWhisperer Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Check Upscales...its pretty close to you (the exit btn Bridgeport village and I-205) and they should have most of what you want. Might be safest to call first though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks everyone for the help' date=' although I am still no clearer on the threaded/slip subject.. but that is not you all's fault (nutty)...By the way... I have decided not to order the bulkheads from BRS, just because I am not sure how I will be plumbing anything yet for sure..... so who in town carries them?? Who in town for that matter, carries locline, ball valves..etc....?[/quote'] SWF. They have everything you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Where is that store located? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 nevermind... I looked it up DUH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Chewie, what and where is SWF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Salt water fantaseas on sandy and 106 th Chewie' date=' what and where is SWF?[/quote'] Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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