Can I shorten this?

[ndz98]

I've got this bulkhead that I want to know if it's okay to cut. Will that affect it in any way or should it be alright?

 

[Pife]

I've got this bulkhead that I want to know if it's okay to cut. Will that affect it in any way or should it be alright?

I have before with no ill effects.

 

[120reefkeeper]

I've got this bulkhead that I want to know if it's okay to cut. Will that affect it in any way or should it be alright?

How short do you intend to cut it?

Suggestion:

When you cut it make sure to thread the nut on first before you cut it. This way when your finished cutting you can unscrew the nut and this will help straighten out the threads from the cut. [emoji6]

 

[ndz98]

I have before with no ill effects.

I'm going to glue pvc into the

How short do you intend to cut it?

Suggestion:

When you cut it make sure to thread the nut on first before you cut it. This way when your finished cutting you can unscrew the nut and this will help straighten out the threads from the cut. [emoji6]

im not really sure the exact measurement yet but not a whole lot. Just enough so that I can fit a 90 degree elbow fitting on there without having to move the tank further from the wall than it already is.

 

[120reefkeeper]

I'm going to glue pvc into the

im not really sure the exact measurement yet but not a whole lot. Just enough so that I can fit a 90 degree elbow fitting on there without having to move the tank further from the wall than it already is.

Should be fine I just wouldn't make it too short is all. How short is too short?? Good question!?!?

 

[ndz98]

Should be fine I just wouldn't make it too short is all. How short is too short?? Good question!?!?

I was wondering the same thing. If I leave about an inch so that I can slip the pvc right inside and glue it, should that be enough?

 

[120reefkeeper]

I was wondering the same thing. If I leave about an inch so that I can slip the pvc right inside and glue it, should that be enough?

I would think that would be enough but I wouldn't go shorter.

Preferably a little longer if you can.

 

[ndz98]

I would think that would be enough but I wouldn't go shorter.

Preferably a little longer if you can.

It may be longer than that. That was just my rough estimate since I'm not near by it at the moment.

 

[bblumberg]

I'd be sure to have a spare or two in case it doesn't go as expected.

Bruce

 

[JoshH]

Can also cut the 90° elbow a little shorter as well so you're not going too short with the bulkhead.

 

[bblumberg]

the 90 degree elbow can also be spigot/socket. In this case, the distance from the wall may be reduced because nearly half of the elbow will be in the bulkhead, rather than butted up against it. The spigot side goes in the bulkhead while the socket accepts the pipe you want to connect.

This is not the best price around, but you get the idea
https://www.amazon.com/Spears-Fitting-Degree-Schedule-Spigot/dp/B00ALMEYG8

Bruce

 

[redfishbluefish]

I'd install the bulkhead and then cut the excess off, flush to the nut, with a hacksaw blade holder.

 

[bblumberg]

I'd install the bulkhead and then cut the excess off, flush to the nut, with a hacksaw blade holder.

That is obviously the best way to go for trimming bulkhead excess. Combine with spigot/slip elbow and the space required will be minimum.

Bruce

 

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I wouldn't cut much off at all. It's that length for a reason! The more surface area to glue, the better. And be sure to use quality glue and primer not the all-in-one garbage. Follow proper pvc gluing techniques and you'll be fine.

 

[George Lopez]

If its a return you should be fine cutting it short because there will be no pressure but ideally the contact length of the glue should be your pipe diameter, but that's to hold pressure and keep a good seal. Just make sure you don't have a stop inside the bulkhead that will prevent you from getting a good fit once you cut it.