taking out bulk heads

[pewter_jean]

Any suggestions on taking out old bulk heads. Now that I get to keep my 180.
Oh yeah I didn't tell you all, Land lord came by yesterday, said he heard I was trying to sell the 180 again. Said that I could keep it, the floor was fine. When I told him after checking out some of the equipment I was going to need, and the electrical need, that I didn't think it was a good idea. Since all the outlets in the living room and the dinning room were all on the same curcuit. He came back by about an hour later and told me the electrician would be here tomorrow (today) at around noon. just put a "X" on the wall were I want my new outlets to go, and he will put them on their own curcuit. I couldn't beleive that one. So it looks like I'm on again with the 180. So back to the question.
When the last owner drain the tank he just cut the plumbing, I was told that is norm. (I don't know, never bought a big tank, never had a sump, and never bought used, So this is all new to me) So anyway, I have bulk head still in the tank with the overflows still attached and maybe 2 to 3 in of sump plumbing on the bottom. I tried to unscrew them but they won't move, Not sure if they are glued or years of salt build up in there. So what is the safest,, and best way to get those babies off of there. I don't beleive they are any good to me the way they are.

 

[DrBDC]

That's great to have a landlord like that! It can only be explained a few ways:

1-He's having a hard time finding good tenants for other properties.

2-He had a terrible tenant before you and is afraid of getting another one like it should you leave.

3-He can't afford to return the deposit if you leave.

4-He has the hots for you! :lol:

 

[DrBDC]

Oh yeah, the question. Is there enough room left on the pipes to put a female/female coupling so you can just continue the pipe run. You would need around 1 inch of pipe. A little more would be better though.

 

[Shooter7]

Wonder if the seal will still be good on them?

 

[pewter_jean]

I will try to get some measurements, and as far as the land lord goes. I figure he just want to grab a couple of beers and sit in front of a tank, And it is always better when it is someone elses $$$$. cuz now I owe him one. Hey Mr. Land lord come over and look at my tank, Who knows might be the start of a beautiful freindship. Plus he's a cute little ****, and loaded $$$$$$$$.LOL

 

[pewter_jean]

Do they make like a pipe cuter thingy, that maybe goes like between the glass and the top of the bulk head, and you just kind of clamp it on there and turn, just like cutting a pipe, If not, Someone should, I get the patent!!!

 

[scubabill]

Some times salt and or sand get in the threads . Just spraying fresh water on them well make them easier to remove.

 

[Grace's Dad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6958592#post6958592 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DrBDC
That's great to have a landlord like that! It can only be explained a few ways:

1-He's having a hard time finding good tenants for other properties.

2-He had a terrible tenant before you and is afraid of getting another one like it should you leave.

3-He can't afford to return the deposit if you leave.

4-He has the hots for you! :lol:

You forgot

5-Once the tank is set up he won't have to renew the carpet!

 

[pewter_jean]

If you seen the carpet in the picture of the tank when I was trying to sell it. He already knew that the day I move out all the carpet and lanolioum gets riped out. All the carpet is at least 25 years old. Lime green shag in the livingroom, burnt orange in the hall and two of the bedrooms and my favorite. orange-green-yellow and rust shag in the master bedroom. When I was looking at the apt., they said I would have to wait about a month so they could update it. I couldn't wait a month so he said if I want to move in as is, I would not have to pay a security deposit and my rent would only be 420 a month, You can't beat that , not for a 3 bedroom apt. And when my daughter recued a cat, No problem. I didn't have to pay a sec on that either. No everyone else who's apt have been redone, at least 560. for a two bed, and no PETS!. Got to be smart, who the heck cares about carpet as long as it is clean. Save myself over 250 a month.

 

[DrBDC]

For 140 less per month you can throw down some area rugs to cover it if it would bother you that much! AND, change them every month!

 

[pewter_jean]

Great news, I finally got the old buld heads out. It took several different attempts , and not much money left for the sale this weekend, But they are out. no broken, cracked or chipped glass, Had to finally get a drimmel and the place smells like burnt rubber. But saftly out, now I know I can proced. As far as my carpet, It doesn't bother me at all, I didn't even remember they were old and ungly untill someone on here said something. They serve thier purpose, I don't walk on cold floors. I don't care at all.