1" bulkhead to 1.1/2" pipe HELP!

[BowieReefer84]

Can anyone link the part/fitting that will let me switch a 1" bulkhead to 1.1/2" pipe both glue in and threaded?

 

I can't seem to find this. Not even during a trip to Lowes...

 

If you see it on BRS or Marine Depot that would be great.

 

It should look like this (in my mind):

 

1.1/2" pipe

fitting going from 1.1/2" to 1"

1"pipe

1" bulkhead

 

OR

1.1/2" pipe with a fitting straight to a 1" bulkhead would be even better.

 

Thanks

Edited June 26, 2012 by BowieReefer84

[Ryan S]

I had to do that for my overflow. I used several pieces i got from home depot and lowe's to make it work. 1" threaded bulkhead, then a 1" threaded male to 1" slip female, then a small 1" pvc piece; then a 1":1.5" slip adapter. something like that. then the durso 1.5" just pushes into the adapter and i can pull it out (didnt cement there).

[BowieReefer84]

Can you provide a link to:

 

1":1.5" slip adapter

 

That might be it.

 

 

[BowieReefer84]

If it matters this is for the open channel in a full siphon "beananimal" overflow.

 

If you think 1" plumbing would be ok for the open channel with a low flow sump, and 1" siphon tuned with a gate valve let me know.

 

I don't want to create unnecessary extra work.

 

Thanks

[BowieReefer84]

I want something like this, BUT in sched 40 rather than 80. Also, if it would have threads on the outside of the 1" side to screw into a 1" bulkhead would be ideal. I hate searching for pvc parts.

 

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/pumps-and-plumbing/plumbing-sumps-drill-bits-overflows-uniseals/schedule-80-plumbing-fittings-and-valves/sch-80-couplers/schedule-80-reducing-slip-coupler-1-1-2-x-1.html

[icecool2]

I don't know about threaded, I think the threads on the bulkheads are a weird pitch, but slip fit should be easy to find. If it is a 1.5" BH then just get a 1.5" to 1" coupler. Maybe I'm missing something?

 

<1.5" BH slip fit (female)> <(male) piece of 1.5" PVC (male)> <(female) 1.5" to 1" coupler (female)> <(male) 1" PVC (male)>

[BowieReefer84]

I don't know about threaded, I think the threads on the bulkheads are a weird pitch, but slip fit should be easy to find. If it is a 1.5" BH then just get a 1.5" to 1" coupler. Maybe I'm missing something?

 

<1.5" BH slip fit (female)> <(male) piece of 1.5" PVC (male)> <(female) 1.5" to 1" coupler (female)> <(male) 1" PVC (male)>

 

 

I found this

 

http://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?product=PVC-Couples-Reducing

1.5 by 1 reducing bell for $1.89

 

I guess this would work. It would be better if I could go straight into a 1" bulkhead with it NOT having to put a section of 1" pipe and another fitting... o well

[Ryan S]

i found the 1":1.5" piece at home depot. it was called a reducer i think. slip on both sides.

[BowieReefer84]

i found the 1":1.5" piece at home depot. it was called a reducer i think. slip on both sides.

So you just used that then a really small piece of 1" pipe?

[icecool2]

Coupler, reducer same thing. That's going to be your best option and the smallest number of parts. Unless you find flex pvc or something that 1.5" OD with 1".

[Ryan S]

So you just used that then a really small piece of 1" pipe?

 

yes. i have a photo of it:

 

 

1" bulkhead; then 1" pvc; then 1":1.5" reducer; then 1.5" pvc. i had to use a couple different things, which is why mine looks a little more complicated.

Edited June 26, 2012 by Ryan S

[BowieReefer84]

Thanks Ryan. Such a big help.

 

You should get a piece of sticky black vinyl to cover that up. It would look much better, and could be easily removed. I have extra from doing the back of my new tank. Shoot me a PM if you want it. Looks to be 26"x 5" or so?

[Ryan S]

not a bad idea, but i like being able to see inside there, in case anything falls in the overflow or when i am cleaning that section out during a water change bc it gets pretty nasty down there.

 

PS: i highly highly recommend the 1.5" slip strainer i got. it was expensive, like $15, but keeps fish/snails/etc out of your overflow, which, as you know, can lead to a clog/system failure/overflow.

 

[BowieReefer84]

My overflow will be covered. Should be ok.

[wogga]

it's referred to as a bushing.

 

threaded:

http://www.lowes.com..._sales_dollar|1

 

slip:

http://www.lowes.com..._sales_dollar|1

 

-colin

 

*edit

p.s. - when you're switching between threaded/slip over the course of a single section of piping, it would behoove you to have a few slipxMPT, slipxFPT, FPTxMPT adpaters around for making the transitions.

Your set up will likely be:

Threaded bulkhead -> MPTxslip adapter -> small section of pipe -> bushing -> larger pipe

 

hope this helps

Edited June 26, 2012 by wogga

[Ryan S]

Colin, that's what I did. You can see the bushings in the first photo I posted. I used a couple of those. It was a pain buying all the pieces and getting the darn thing correct though. As Mike initially was asking for, if anyone knew of a single piece to make the conversion happen, I don't know of one, but would definitely have bought one if I did. It would speed up the whole process and simplify it immensely!

[wogga]

oh. yeah you can't go from Xdiameter threaded to Ydiameter slip with only a single fitting. Not that i know of atleast.

[BowieReefer84]

oh. yeah you can't go from Xdiameter threaded to Ydiameter slip with only a single fitting. Not that i know of atleast.

 

Yea... it would be nice if you could though! haha

[wogga]

one thing to consider if you're crunched for space - most slipxMPT adapters can be cut slightly. The MPT end usually doesn't (or doesn't need to) thread all the way in. You might be able to cut 3-4 thread-lengths off of the MPT section. Check your components and do a dry fit to see what chaff (as it were) can be removed.

[BowieReefer84]

<br />one thing to consider if you're crunched for space - most slipxMPT adapters can be cut slightly. The MPT end usually doesn't (or doesn't need to) thread all the way in. You might be able to cut 3-4 thread-lengths off of the MPT section. Check your components and do a dry fit to see what chaff (as it were) can be removed.<br />

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Yea. It should be OK. Just a couple extra parts. Thanks.

 

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