DIY Bulkhead?

[Norboo]

I saw DIY Bulkhead on Randy Stacye's (http://randystacye.com/images/dursostandpipe/DIYBulkheadFitting.jpg) site.

Is there any other DIY bulkhead ideas for standard size holes from the factory? Bulkhead size 3/4 “and 1” hole size 1 1/2" and 1 3/4".


Thank you.

[Brucewrs]

Go to home depot and go to the electrical section and get the gray pvc fittings.They are thicker and work really good.Also just buy two rubber gaskets for each side and dont forget to use tape on the threads.

[Brucewrs]

Here is a pic of my home made bulk heads...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/udlose/100_0001.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/udlose/102_0290-1.jpg

[Norboo]

Where do they sell the gaskets? I looked all over the Home depot and Lowes

[Brucewrs]

In the plumbing section or go to Ace hardware.They should have them..

[Norboo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8492883#post8492883 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Brucewrs
Here is a pic of my home made bulk heads...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/udlose/100_0001.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/udlose/102_0290-1.jpg

Nice set up...but hard to see the pictures of the bulkhead

[Brucewrs]

Well these are pics of the bulk heads that goes into the fuge and wet dry.The ones on the tank came with the AGA kit.

[carlos_fb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8492883#post8492883 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Brucewrs
Here is a pic of my home made bulk heads...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/udlose/100_0001.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/udlose/102_0290-1.jpg

I like how you have your uv sterelizer setup, what brand is it? I have always seen them installed vertically.

[Brucewrs]

Thanks you,It is a Gamma 25 watt uv. Got it from Drs fosterSmith.com

[RandyStacyE]

I have been able to find flat gaskets at hardware stores. Most of the time flat gaskets are better than O rings. I don't know where (which isle) I found them (I forget), but when I find them I like to hang on to them.

If you begin to over tighten an O ring, the O ring can tend to pop out the side. I prefer a flat gasket when possible.

[Norboo]

I ordered some from Savko.com