siskiou Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 One: where do you get bulkheads locally, or do they have to be ordered? Two: how do I close off bulkheads semi-permanently? My daughter wants the current 40G reef as a freshwater tank in her room, and for that we would need to somehow cap the bulkheads, including the large closed loop intake. I don't want to close them off permanently, just in case we want to use it as a saltwater set-up again in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Well it depends on the bulkheads you want...I like the dual threaded and the only local place that had them was seahorse...These can easily be semi-blocked by getting a plug from the plumbing section at HD or Lowes and some teflon tape, that should take care of it. I hope this makes sense and help. One: where do you get bulkheads locally, or do they have to be ordered? Two: how do I close off bulkheads semi-permanently? My daughter wants the current 40G reef as a freshwater tank in her room, and for that we would need to somehow cap the bulkheads, including the large closed loop intake. I don't want to close them off permanently, just in case we want to use it as a saltwater set-up again in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 What kind of plug are we talking about, exactly? I think the bulkheads are threaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly guy Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 If you can find a threaded plug just that...if not you can glue a slip plug onto a threaded fitting that will fit the bulkhead........a few wraps opf teflon tape and thread it on firm hand tight. Sometimes for connections like that i will actually throw a super thin layer of silicone down on the threads UNDER the plumbers tape on the fitting you use...........especially if it is a used bulkhead with a little wear and tear on the inside threads......... hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thanks! Are we talking about pvc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly guy Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 yep. whatever size the bulkhead is should match the threads. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Liquid Sunshine carries bulkheads. I think he is the only store in the area that does. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 your daughter WANTS a freshwater tank over a reef tank? you have to look at yourself and say "where did i go wrong?".DOH! lol! J/K! should be easy enough to plug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Well, she's had s freshwater tank since age 4, and her pleco would love a larger thank at this point. She loves helping with the saltwater tanks, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Liquid Sunshine carries bulkheads. I think he is the only store in the area that does. Jay Didn't see this until now! Thanks! Something is actually available locally! (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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