Do You Glue Your Drain Into Your Sump's Bulkhead?

[Crystal.Clear]

Do You Glue Your Drain Into Sump's Bulkhead?

 

[X-37B]

Nope.

 

[ReefLab]

If you do, you better use a union. I wouldn't. Drains don't take that much pressure so a snug fit would be fine.

 

[Crystal.Clear]

great. i was thinking same. just double check. i will goDry fit

 

[Victor_C3]

I’m not 100% sure what you mean in your question.

I always use slip/slip bulkhead fittings. All plumbing into and out of the bulkheads is glued with PVC cement. When install the bulkheads, apply I aquarium silicon around the area between the flange of the bulkhead and the tank, to ensure that there’ll never be a leak.

 

[Crustaceon]

I glue everything. I can always get another bulkhead if needed. I’d rather prevent leaks now then worry about reusing sealing surfaces if I tear down and rebuild the tank likely years from now.

 

[Crystal.Clear]

Please look at the picture. i point it

 

[Hydrored]

I glue mine but I also have plenty of unions, personal preference really

 

[JCTReefer]

I do. But use a union above for quick disassembly. And another union below the external over flow on both sides of expensive gate valves. Unions everywhere maintenance is needed. Although not very often needed. Definitely use a union if you plan to glue it. Not sure what kind of set up your running. Gluing isn’t likely necessary, but definitely glue everything up to that point. My main drain is on the left. Emergency drain on the right.

 

[ENGReef]

I have in the past and got burned. Always think about disassembly in the future.

 

[divermike_99]

i would not glue this you should be fine just with dry fit

 

[Plecosam]

Nah...

 

[Crystal.Clear]

ok here is my plumbing.
thats first time i do that but tried to make sure doing right job.
everything is dry fit now. i appreciate any tips or let me know if i need to change anything . gonna glue it tonight if everything looks good.

 

[rlman41299]

nope. I did mine and being a newbie before regret it so bad whenever I wanted to make changes in my sump

 

[Crystal.Clear]

I do. But use a union above for quick disassembly. And another union below the external over flow on both sides of expensive gate valves. Unions everywhere maintenance is needed. Although not very often needed. Definitely use a union if you plan to glue it. Not sure what kind of set up your running. Gluing isn’t likely necessary, but definitely glue everything up to that point. My main drain is on the left. Emergency drain on the right.

ok here is my plumbing.
thats first time i do that but tried to make sure doing right job.
everything is dry fit now. i appreciate any tips or let me know if i need to change anything . gonna glue it tonight if everything looks good.

 

[JCTReefer]

ok here is my plumbing.
thats first time i do that but tried to make sure doing right job.
everything is dry fit now. i appreciate any tips or let me know if i need to change anything . gonna glue it tonight if everything looks good.

Everything looks pretty good to me!! I’m sure others will chime in. Like I said, glue everything to the point of the bulkhead. Then just dry fit it into the bulkhead if you want. It’s not likely going anywhere once it’s inserted. No real pressure involved. I’m assuming this is your secondary/trickle drain. Do you have your full siphon to where it’s about an inch below the water level in the sump? And secondary also? Also Keep an eye on that check valve. On the right side. They’re notorious for failing at some point. I don’t use them personally, but that’s just me. Ha! I always make sure my sump can handle any back siphon that occurs. Looking good.

 

[Crystal.Clear]

Everything looks pretty good to me!! I’m sure others will chime in. Like I said, glue everything to the point of the bulkhead. Then just dry fit it into the bulkhead if you want. It’s not likely going anywhere once it’s inserted. No real pressure involved. I’m assuming this is your secondary/trickle drain. Do you have your full siphon to where it’s about an inch below the water level in the sump? And secondary also? Also Keep an eye on that check valve. On the right side. They’re notorious for failing at some point. I don’t use them personally, but that’s just me. Ha! I always make sure my sump can handle any back siphon that occurs. Looking good.

Thanks for reply
sump comes with 2-ready pipe inside the drain area. not sure if i should cut it or no. please see attached picture.
i add 2 union so i can remove check valve easy if gives me hard time.

 

[krash7172]

Mine were glued with no unions. Bad design. I won't glue again.

 

[Spieg]

If I'm looking at it right, that seal will never be under water, no need for glue.

 

[kevin_e]

I’m not 100% sure what you mean in your question.

I always use slip/slip bulkhead fittings. All plumbing into and out of the bulkheads is glued with PVC cement. When install the bulkheads, apply I aquarium silicon around the area between the flange of the bulkhead and the tank, to ensure that there’ll never be a leak.

Dont use silicon on a bulkhead.

However, he talking about his drain line in the sump. Dry fit is fine.