Airwalker16
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Much better pricing.
Best bulkheads
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Badrice08
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This is where I got mine, 2" for $5.77 a piece.
https://www.marinedepot.com/Bulkheads-FIFTBH-ct.html
https://www.marinedepot.com/Bulkheads-FIFTBH-ct.html
Airwalker16
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The only way for me to get my ABS ones to work with the very thin gasket included,was to use it on the outside. Are your gaskets more hefty and thick and what side did you use?
5BY5LEC
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I used these. I just tightened them with a large wrench from the inside. The gasket sits on the outside of the bucket.
https://www.amazon.com/Lifegard-Aquatics-Double-Threaded-Bulkhead/dp/B0002DKAU0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542460441&sr=8-5&keywords=1"+bulkhead.
https://www.amazon.com/Lifegard-Aquatics-Double-Threaded-Bulkhead/dp/B0002DKAU0/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1542460441&sr=8-5&keywords=1"+bulkhead.
Badrice08
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I had to do this also, on some of them I really had to crank em down, but once I did they are solid. Had to get a set of very large channel lock pliers for them.
Airwalker16
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Channel Locks are expensive.
PRO TIP: Use Oil PLIERS from Harbor Freight. Very cheap.
It's amazing how well these worked.
https://m.harborfreight.com/oil-filter-pliers-61477.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided
PRO TIP: Use Oil PLIERS from Harbor Freight. Very cheap.
It's amazing how well these worked.
https://m.harborfreight.com/oil-filter-pliers-61477.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided
Airwalker16
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What fits the tub drains rubber grommet? 1-1/2"?
Yes exactly... which is great for 5 gal buckets
Airwalker16
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Actually would switch over to these from my uniseals if I could find a grommet to fit 2" Conduit Adapters. I don't trust silicone sealant like @fragileassassin does.
Hey Fragile, maybe you oughtta check out these rubber tub grommets he's talking about for your system.
Airwalker16
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And @fragileassassin you've seen no issues with your submersible pump emptying the res to your waterfalls faster than your 1-1/2" returns can supply?
fragileassassin
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1.5" pipe flows over 2000gph at gravity under no pressure. 2" is like 3200gph
I have the boxes connected with 1.5 between them but its 2" on the end.
Even with 2x 1200gph pumps going full speed, by levels all stayed exactly the same.
Airwalker16
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I just liked knowing that 2" is 4X what 1" can do.
Airwalker16
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SOMEONE PLEASE FIND A GROMMET THAT WILL WORK WITH 2" MALE-FEMALE CONDUIT ADAPTERS AS BULKHEADS!!!
macsnax
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I just came across this thread because I've been fiddle fucking with a leaky uniseal. I'm really digging these conduit adapters you guys are talking about. There's tons of gasket material out there, that can be bought in sheets. I think what's needed is to find a way to cut two circles that are the right size, so you end up with a perfect gasket. I've got the wheels turning, I'll come back and post when I figure it out. If there's a way to do this, it's going to be big savings.
rkymtnman
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for auto repairs and such, Permatex Form A Gasket #2 was a lifesaver. remains flexible too.
macsnax
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Isn't that stuff like rtv?
rkymtnman
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it's not silicone based (i think). but it makes a helluva gasket on valve covers, rear diff, etc. and easier than cutting out shapes in gasket material.
macsnax
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Sound looks a better option than trying to figure out how to cut a bunch of circles.
Airwalker16
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I'd have no cutting circles. Just simply roll up a sheet of 1/32-1/16" sheet metal in to the sizes you need and weld or tape or whatever to hold it. Sharpen the edge.
Any soft paste based stuff is what we want to avoid.