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07/18/2017, 01:40 PM
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tips on removing old bulkheads
This weekend I'm looking to replace my old glass holes box with a new Eshopps box. That means removing an old bulkhead with very little space work inside the box.
Any tips/suggestions?
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07/18/2017, 02:13 PM
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Maybe some long reach dual pivot pliers?
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07/18/2017, 06:54 PM
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you could grab a scrap piece of 2x4 and notch the end to fit over two opposing parrallel nut sides much like one big socket. Then simply turn it to loosen..
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07/18/2017, 07:44 PM
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screw driver and hammer gently tap the edge of the lock nut in the direction of loosening
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07/18/2017, 07:54 PM
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Large Plumbers Basin Wrench?
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07/18/2017, 08:29 PM
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Sawzall?
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07/18/2017, 11:36 PM
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I made a 70mm socket for my bulkheads (1.5" sched 40) out of 3" pvc or so. Cut a strip of it off the end, shorten it and glue it back into the end (to double the wall thickness) and with a printed out guide dremelled the flats.
At the other end drill a hole through both walls and stick like a 3/4" bit of pipe for extra leverage. Real handy when you can't get anything much longer than the bulkhead is wide deep into a cavity. Could probably 3d print a socket end to glue onto a bit of large pipe too, since it isn't that much force you need to put on these things (just can be really inconveniently located). |
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07/19/2017, 12:35 AM
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That sounds like a fantastic solution....will have to remember that.
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07/19/2017, 11:35 AM
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07/19/2017, 09:11 PM
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Can't see the seam of the strip that i added to thicken the walls well, its at the 7 o'clock position or so. The strip is just like a 3/4" piece cut off the end, then maybe 1/2" removed from circumference so that it would bend into the inside of the original pipe. Once it was doubled up lots of material was there to cut the flats. |
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07/19/2017, 09:15 PM
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I like the pvc and 2-by tricks. I have destroyed bulk heads with wrenches before because the bulkheads are so soft
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