need help with bulkheads and drilling.
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RedRider001
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I need help to
RedRider001
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or send us any tips on making bulkheads instead of buying we looked at a few ways but none seem right thanks
UWUALineman
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Did you guys look at Savko? I would think they would have all of your possible plumbing needs. I drove an hour and a half to go there for bulkheads.
I am sure someone would have a saw you could use as well. Give the thread a little time and someone will chime in.
I am sure someone would have a saw you could use as well. Give the thread a little time and someone will chime in.
I have a hole saw for 1" pipes that I'll sell for $5. I used it to drill 2 holes.
fyi...for 1" pipe, there 2 types - schedule 40 and schedule 80. schedule 40 is regular duty (and cheaper); schedule 80 is heavy duty (and more expensive/harder to cut). anyway, you need to decide which bulkhead you want (1" regular duty or 1" heavy duty) because the hole sizes are different. i used the regular duty ones and I've had no problems after 2 years of use.
there is a chart here with both bulkheads and you can see the hole size is different: http://www.savko.com/portal/bulkhead.asp
you'll probably have to go buy the bulkheads from Savko because lowes/home depot don't normally stock them.
fyi...for 1" pipe, there 2 types - schedule 40 and schedule 80. schedule 40 is regular duty (and cheaper); schedule 80 is heavy duty (and more expensive/harder to cut). anyway, you need to decide which bulkhead you want (1" regular duty or 1" heavy duty) because the hole sizes are different. i used the regular duty ones and I've had no problems after 2 years of use.
there is a chart here with both bulkheads and you can see the hole size is different: http://www.savko.com/portal/bulkhead.asp
you'll probably have to go buy the bulkheads from Savko because lowes/home depot don't normally stock them.
MarineFishGuy
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Well said jdircksen, you will want to make sure the bulkhead is matched to the hole saw.
I recently bought the Dart Overflow Kit from Glass-holes.com for my 210g build and have been very happy with it.
The kit included:
acrylic overflow box with teeth and baffle
2 2" bulkheads plus 4 gaskets
Matched size hole saw
Threaded street elbows
Rubber tube for gurgle reduction
They also sell all of the parts individually.
Savko is a great source for plumbing parts. I am not sure if they stock the hole saws.
When drilling the 210g I stopped every few minutes and dipped the hole saw in water to keep it wet. I did it this way because I was drilling the tank with the bit vertical.
If drilling horizontal you can build a damn with plumbers putty to hold the water.
Put duct tape on the bottom side. this keep the glass plug in place until you are through all the way around and helps to reduce chipping.
When you get to the last little bit go very slowly to reduce chipping as well. You will always have a little bit, but you can minimize it by using light pressure and letting the bit do the work at the end.
I recently bought the Dart Overflow Kit from Glass-holes.com for my 210g build and have been very happy with it.
The kit included:
acrylic overflow box with teeth and baffle
2 2" bulkheads plus 4 gaskets
Matched size hole saw
Threaded street elbows
Rubber tube for gurgle reduction
They also sell all of the parts individually.
Savko is a great source for plumbing parts. I am not sure if they stock the hole saws.
When drilling the 210g I stopped every few minutes and dipped the hole saw in water to keep it wet. I did it this way because I was drilling the tank with the bit vertical.
If drilling horizontal you can build a damn with plumbers putty to hold the water.
Put duct tape on the bottom side. this keep the glass plug in place until you are through all the way around and helps to reduce chipping.
When you get to the last little bit go very slowly to reduce chipping as well. You will always have a little bit, but you can minimize it by using light pressure and letting the bit do the work at the end.
hllywd
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I've heard good things about Glass-holes.com. I got my hole saws from http://www.richontools.com/catalog/i174.html and my bulkheads from Phishy Business. A 45mm saw was under $6 shipped. The biggest drawback was about 2 weeks shipping time, on the other hand when I initially ordered I goofed. The next morning I sent an email and he upgraded my order to the correct saw I needed N/C. The difference was only a buck or so but I thought it was a nice gesture.
I drilled some holes with a Dremel too. Believe me, the hole saw is the way to go! Also, make sure the tanks aren't tempered!!!
Tim
I drilled some holes with a Dremel too. Believe me, the hole saw is the way to go! Also, make sure the tanks aren't tempered!!!
Tim
oldreefer76
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I can't believe you asked that after all the responses and links that were given to you
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