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Unread 06/01/2005, 04:52 PM   #4
JustOneMoreTank
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Now for some pictures of me drilling my 50g sump. I installed a 1.5 inch bulkhead requiring the use of a 60mm hole.


Some supplies


Duct tape the plastic ring on


Here you can see the large Diamond Hole Saw bit in the cheap cordless drill.


The hole is complete and it only took about 4 minutes I would guess.


Test fit the Bulkhead ... fits very well and seats easily


Rubber gasket goes on the inside (also know as the "wet side"). I use plenty of silicone as well. Some people don't but I dont ever worry about leaks doing it this way.
Be careful not to overtighten the bulkhead or any threaded PVC. You can crack/split the standard bulkheads this way. It just needs to be "good and tight" not "Super Human with a Wrench Tight"
Good. I hope this has been helpful.


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