Where to get 1" bulkhead

[steveoutlaw]

Where is the closest place to Woodbridge to get some 1" bulkhead fittings? The 2 that are on my tank right now are only 3/4" inside the tank (it almost looks like a reducer fitting on the inside) and can't keep up with even a mag9.5. I'd like to get my mag12 on there so I get start getting more turnover going through the sump and skimmer.

 

Erik - I'm still going to take you up on yours......just have to find the time to get to it.

 

Steve

[xeon]

I think The Reef Tank is the closest unless there is a closer hardware and/or pet store that carries them.

[ErikS]

Yep, as far as I'm aware The Reef Tank is the closest place (& they're out at the moment).

 

I generally online order them (because they're a PITA to get). I'm getting ready to place an order w/ Savko - let me know if you need 1 & I'll tack it onto the order ($6). You want Slip or threaded (the one I have is slipxslip).

 

And, there is no bulkhead with a reducer on the inside. The ones you have are 1" (IIRC), the strainer just makes them look smaller than 1".

 

You might get a tad more flow by just using 1" pvc for the intakes - though I am suprised that they don't keep up with a Mag9.5 going through a squid - they should run @ about 600gph per side.

[steveoutlaw]

Erik-

Can you order me 2? That way I can use the one you're giving me for my fuge. Or if you need that one order me 3. I'd prefer the slip.

 

Thanks,

Steve

[ErikS]

I'll add two to the order, the one I have is just sitting in a box.

[steveoutlaw]

Are you sure that there is no reducer??? I know that the intake on this thing is only 3/4" but the pipe coming out the back is 1".

[ErikS]

Sure? Heck no I just don't remember seeing a reducer. Am I sure that there's no 1" -> 3/4" bulkhead? Not 100% positive, but I've never seen one - but that certainly doesn't mean they don't exist.

[steveoutlaw]

I'm going to check and make sure tonight. I have some 1" PVC fittings I'll stick over one of them just to make sure.

[steveoutlaw]

Son of a @$%#& - it is a reducer fitting. They are only 3/4" openings that are draining the tank. No wonder I'm not getting much flow through this system!!!