Schedule 80 slipxslip bulkheads - where to find them.

[bryanr]

I am still loving the bulkheads, only problem was the 1.5" were out of stock for 6 months. I finally got them last week and the two new tanks that have been blocking my way in the basement are finally being plumbed. They work great on the acrylic tanks I got. The guy working on the tanks today hadn't seen them and loved how easy they were to install.

 

[rowdyreefing]

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thanks! This is my issue, I have 1.75" return holes and they are in-between the sizes. Not sure if I could fit a 1" bulk head or need the 3/4" bulk head.

 

[rowdyreefing]

I am still loving the bulkheads, only problem was the 1.5" were out of stock for 6 months. I finally got them last week and the two new tanks that have been blocking my way in the basement are finally being plumbed. They work great on the acrylic tanks I got. The guy working on the tanks today hadn't seen them and loved how easy they were to install.

did you get them from coralvue?

 

[bryanr]

Yes, got them from coralvue. They have a hole size recommendation in mm at the bottom of the page. so you are probably looking at a 1" bulkhead, you could always give them a call, they were great when I spoke with them about them long ago.

(someone correct me if I'm wrong in my conversion from inches to mm...it's early for me lol)

Glass/Acrylic Recommended Hole Size
1/2in = 29-32mm
3/4in = 32-34mm
1in = 42-43mm
1.25in = 48-50mm
1.5in = 60-62mm
2in = 72-75mm

 

[rowdyreefing]

Yes, got them from coralvue. They have a hole size recommendation in mm at the bottom of the page. so you are probably looking at a 1" bulkhead, you could always give them a call, they were great when I spoke with them about them long ago.

(someone correct me if I'm wrong in my conversion from inches to mm...it's early for me lol)

Glass/Acrylic Recommended Hole Size
1/2in = 29-32mm
3/4in = 32-34mm
1in = 42-43mm
1.25in = 48-50mm
1.5in = 60-62mm
2in = 72-75mm

Thanks for the response! Yes my hole is 44.45mm (1.75"). I have reached out, but waiting for a response.

Thanks!!

 

[BZOFIQ]

Thanks for the response! Yes my hole is 44.45mm (1.75"). I have reached out, but waiting for a response.

Thanks!!

So its 1" bulkhead for you.

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

Just put a little silicone grease or molycote on the O -rings.

Be Careful with Silicone Grease, use as little as possible in your tank. Silicone Grease, will slow or stop your Skimmer from working. Never use it on your Skimmer Parts.

 

[rowdyreefing]

Yes, got them from coralvue. They have a hole size recommendation in mm at the bottom of the page. so you are probably looking at a 1" bulkhead, you could always give them a call, they were great when I spoke with them about them long ago.

(someone correct me if I'm wrong in my conversion from inches to mm...it's early for me lol)

Glass/Acrylic Recommended Hole Size
1/2in = 29-32mm
3/4in = 32-34mm
1in = 42-43mm
1.25in = 48-50mm
1.5in = 60-62mm
2in = 72-75mm

Did you go slipxslip if so, any issues cementing the PVC?

 

[bryanr]

Did you go slipxslip if so, any issues cementing the PVC?

Yes, slipxslip and no issues

 

[niccumec]

Thanks for the response! Yes my hole is 44.45mm (1.75"). I have reached out, but waiting for a response.

Thanks!!

Reviving this thread as I am having the same questions. Did you get a response on using with your 1.75” hole?

Also, for those with the 1" Reef Octopus Bulkhead from CoralView, what is the outer diameter of the nut on back?

 

[rowdyreefing]

Reviving this thread as I am having the same questions. Did you get a response on using with your 1.75” hole?

Also, for those with the 1" Reef Octopus Bulkhead from CoralView, what is the outer diameter of the nut on back?

I replied to your PM. They worked for me. I sent coralvue a facebook message and they got back!

 

[niccumec]

I replied to your PM. They worked for me. I sent coralvue a facebook message and they got back!

Thanks. I also just got a response from Reef Octopus that the 1” VP-25S is good with a 1.75” hole.

On that same basis, I’d bet that the 1-1/4” VP-30S would fit nicely in a standard 2” hole.

 

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