Return Bulkhead Type

[Fungusamongus]

I am planning on drilling my 75 g tank for a Modular Marine overflow 1600 gph that has 3 x 1in drains. For my return i was thinking of using a 1in return from my sump, which will be located under tank. What is the best style of bulkhead to use for the return, thread x thread, slip x thread?

 

[fishguy242]

Thread in tank, slip outside

 

[Fungusamongus]

Thread in tank, slip outside

Thank you. I am assuming Flex PVC would be best to route from pump to return.

 

[fishguy242]

be sure to add shut offs and unions ,for future pump maintenance

 

[Fungusamongus]

be sure to add shut offs and unions ,for future pump maintenance

Do you mean post pump shut off and unions? Or from the overflow? Do you have any examples i can view?

 

[fishguy242]

Yes post pump union w valve above ,so can shut to remove pump

 

[Fungusamongus]

Yes post pump union w valve above ,so can shut to remove pump

Gotcha. Prevent backflow for servicing the pump. Would you generally recommend this below the return or from the pump? I really appreciate all this information

 

[fishguy242]

right above the pump