Bulkhead gaskets: abs vs schedule 80

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I bought a used reef setup. Had all the plumbing included. I would like to reuse and the bulkheads look ok, but thinking I should swap out the gaskets to be safe. The current ones don't feel dried out and are plenty pliable, but just think I should replace. Looking at brs they have abs and schedule 80. I'm not sure what kind of bulk heads I have. But they are out of schedule 80 gaskets. Does it really matter that much. If I buy the abs gaskets, will they work fine with schedule 80? ‍
 

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Doesnt matter but u need to use a different glue if the plumbing u connect the bulk head is pvc (need transition glue instead of pvc glue where abs meets pvc). Also some transition glue says not for pressurized setting so u need to take that into account
 

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Thin gaskets are most likely from abs, while thicker and stiffer gaskets are from schedule 80.
Are they interchangeable? I can’t say for certain. Maybe someone can chime in who knows more?
 
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The ID of the gasket is different between them.
So if just order what they have, and it fits the diameter I should be good?
Doesnt matter but u need to use a different glue if the plumbing u connect the bulk head is pvc (need transition glue instead of pvc glue where abs meets pvc). Also some transition glue says not for pressurized setting so u need to take that into account
I'm not gluing anyting..it's already all together. Its just I want a new gasket at the bulkheads.
 

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