Bulkhead Question

[cccharliecc]

I have slip 1'' bulkheads in my two overflows. Do I need to glue the connections inside the overflow sections? Should't really matter if it leaks in there right?

I know I will glue the pipes coming out of the bulkheads under the tank in the stand of course.

Thanks!

 

[Big G]

No glue inside the overflow on those slip fittings.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I have slip 1'' bulkheads in my two overflows. Do I need to glue the connections inside the overflow sections? Should't really matter if it leaks in there right?

I know I will glue the pipes coming out of the bulkheads under the tank in the stand of course.

Thanks!

No glue on the insides Only the outside where you don't want water leaking out

 

[ca1ore]

I don't glue them inside the overflow, just make sure your sump can handle the full volume should they drain down in the event of a power loss.

 

[cccharliecc]

yeah....I will be testing that for sure. I have to account for that and the height of the supply loc lines in the tank.
I think i should be good though, I have a 40 gallon breeder for a sump which will only be about 8'' filled while running.

 

[Crabs McJones]

yeah....I will be testing that for sure. I have to account for that and the height of the supply loc lines in the tank.
I think i should be good though, I have a 40 gallon breeder for a sump which will only be about 8'' filled while running.

Did you make your sump? I only ask as I am now in possession of a spare 40 breeder that I want to turn into a sump as well, and I am looking for ideas

 

[cccharliecc]

Yes I made it.
I bought the kit on Ebay, came with everything I needed. I was going to have a glass company cut me some glass, but this kit was just easier.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Modular-Ma...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the two top pieces for bulkheads and filter socks didn't go all the way across the top of the tank, but a lot of silicone holds them in place nicely.

With this I am also buying the 1'' aquamesh to put just past the skimmer to make a chaeto section, nicer than using a baffle there because water flows through evenly and I can always remove it anytime I want.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Yes I made it.
I bought the kit on Ebay, came with everything I needed. I was going to have a glass company cut me some glass, but this kit was just easier.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Modular-Marine-SUMP-KIT-for-36-X-18-X-17-40-gal-breeder-sump-aquarium-filter/202080229388?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the two top pieces for bulkheads and filter socks didn't go all the way across the top of the tank, but a lot of silicone holds them in place nicely.

With this I am also buying the 1'' aquamesh to put just past the skimmer to make a chaeto section, nicer than using a baffle there because water flows through evenly and I can always remove it anytime I want.

Nice! I'm definitely going to look into that!

 

[cccharliecc]

Sounds good, let me know if you have any questions on it.