Bulkhead Choice

[ddrueckh]

on a 220 gallon tank, should I use 1 1/2” abs bulkheads or 1 1/4” schedule 80 pvc bulkheads? The holes are 2 1/2” in diameter. I have a total of 3 drains and plan to have up to 1,800gph flowing through the system. Thanks.

 

[James Mikell]

Sch 80 would be my choice. They are stronger than the abs counterparts

 

[ca1ore]

Sch80 are thicker and more robust, but generally unnecessary as long as you support the plumbing with hangers. Coralvue actually make a Sch80 1 1/2" PVC bulkhead that will fit in a 2 1/2" hole. They're a little more expensive, but would be an option. I've not used them personally.

 

[ddrueckh]

Sch80 are thicker and more robust, but generally unnecessary as long as you support the plumbing with hangers. Coralvue actually make a Sch80 1 1/2" PVC bulkhead that will fit in a 2 1/2" hole. They're a little more expensive, but would be an option. I've not used them personally.

Thanks for the Coralvue bulkhead tip. Their 1 1/2” schedule 80 PVC bulkheads are actually less expensive than the ones found at other online vendors.

 

[ca1ore]

If you do buy and use them please do let me know your impressions. I was going to use them on my current overflow, but the manufacturer sent regular ABS ones with the unit so I didn't.

 

[drtrash]

Sch 80 should be standard

 

[ddrueckh]

I ordered the CoralVue schedule 80 bulkheads. I will report back regarding their quality.

 

[DesertReefT4r]

I really prefer sch 80 over 40 bulkheads. My current tank is my first personal tank that I have used sch 40 bulkheads on. The 80s seal much better and wont split if you get them really tight.