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So im getting a hob overflow and its probably gonna be the seapora 56098. When it says the bulkhead is 1 inch, does that mean i would need a 1 inch sized vinyl /silicone tubing? Im going with vinyl or silicone because i heard it was easier and for now im trying to be simple.
 

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So im getting a hob overflow and its probably gonna be the seapora 56098. When it says the bulkhead is 1 inch, does that mean i would need a 1 inch sized vinyl /silicone tubing? Im going with vinyl or silicone because i heard it was easier and for now im trying to be simple.
Yes. 1 inch.
Most bulkheads come plain so you'll have to glue in a piece of 1 inch pvc and a fitting for your vinyl tubing. Mostly.
I've never used this box so you'll have to check it when it comes.
Eshopps comes plain while Jeff at lifereef will put a fitting on it for you.
Check when you get it and if you need help come on back here!
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Yes. 1 inch.
Most bulkheads come plain so you'll have to glue in a piece of 1 inch pvc and a fitting for your vinyl tubing. Mostly.
I've never used this box so you'll have to check it when it comes.
Eshopps comes plain while Jeff at lifereef will put a fitting on it for you.
Check when you get it and if you need help come on back here!
Welcome Welcome to R2R!
We're all here to help.
Alright, thank you!
 
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Yes. 1 inch.
Most bulkheads come plain so you'll have to glue in a piece of 1 inch pvc and a fitting for your vinyl tubing. Mostly.
I've never used this box so you'll have to check it when it comes.
Eshopps comes plain while Jeff at lifereef will put a fitting on it for you.
Check when you get it and if you need help come on back here!
Welcome Welcome to R2R!
We're all here to help.
Hey so what do you mean when i need to glue fittings and put on a pvc first? What does that mean, or rather what should i buy. I have brs and thats where im looking. Also for a dc pump can i simply just put another vinyl tubing on it?
 

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Hey so what do you mean when i need to glue fittings and put on a pvc first? What does that mean, or rather what should i buy. I have brs and thats where im looking. Also for a dc pump can i simply just put another vinyl tubing on it?
You'll have to see how the box comes set up. I'll get you a picture. Return pump has nothing to do with the overflow.
I'll try to look it up for you.
 

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This is an old eshopps overflow box.
I glued the PVC attachment to the bulkhead to receive a screw on vinyl tubing fitting.
 

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So im getting a hob overflow and its probably gonna be the seapora 56098. When it says the bulkhead is 1 inch, does that mean i would need a 1 inch sized vinyl /silicone tubing? Im going with vinyl or silicone because i heard it was easier and for now im trying to be simple.
Depend if the 1" is inner or outer diameter. I recommend taking the bulkhead with you to confirm fit
 

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Eshopps also sells flexible hose, 1 inch that fits right in to the bulkhead if you want flexible tubing as well.
But as mentioned maybe wait till it comes, travel to hardware store and confirm.
Good luck.
Joel
 

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