How to replace bulkhead on rubbermaid stock tank(pics inside)

[seagirl]

I bought a 1.5" bulkhead to replace the stock 1.25" one, but to get it to fit i need to remove the 2 "ribs" around the old hole, how did you guys do this?

 

[Fishel]

could probably use a dremel

 

[seagirl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14225499#post14225499 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fishel
could probably use a dremel

unfortunately i don't have one available to me at the moment.

 

[Harry_Fish]

You have the old style stock tank,.
The new ones do not have the ribs.
(at least on the 100 gallon ones)

I went to Tractor Supply and got a 1.25 inch bulkhead it was a
but easier to install since I did not have to grind as much away.


I used a Dremel, it is proababy the easiest.

 

[seagirl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14227144#post14227144 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Harry_Fish
You have the old style stock tank,.
The new ones do not have the ribs.
(at least on the 100 gallon ones)

I went to Tractor Supply and got a 1.25 inch bulkhead it was a
but easier to install since I did not have to grind as much away.


I used a Dremel, it is proababy the easiest.

Just my luck i bought the old style. i have a flexible trim saw i think i'm gonna try. then i guess i could use a plam sander to smooth it down.

 

[bigE54]

If you have a drill get a carbide deburring bit or you could get a small grinding stone. Both available at Lowes, homedepot, or graingers. May take some time with the low speed of the drill but will work.