Kamreefer New member Feb 26, 2015 #1 Hi guys I am going to drill my tank what size bulkheads should I get ?also what do u guys recommend for the return?
Hi guys I am going to drill my tank what size bulkheads should I get ?also what do u guys recommend for the return?
anarchy Active member Feb 27, 2015 #4 No the hole you drill will have to be smaller for the 3/4". Google 1" bulkhead size and 3/4 bulkhead size and see how big of a bit you need ANARCHY
No the hole you drill will have to be smaller for the 3/4". Google 1" bulkhead size and 3/4 bulkhead size and see how big of a bit you need ANARCHY
Kamreefer New member Feb 27, 2015 #5 So trying to visualize it would the the 2x drains have pic elbows attached to the inside of the overflow box ? Thank you for your patience
So trying to visualize it would the the 2x drains have pic elbows attached to the inside of the overflow box ? Thank you for your patience
cet98 Active member Feb 27, 2015 #8 do you have an internal or external overflow box or are you just plumbing directly off the back (or side) of the tank?
do you have an internal or external overflow box or are you just plumbing directly off the back (or side) of the tank?
Kamreefer New member Feb 27, 2015 #9 I was going directly from the back because I think the bottom is tempered , although I'm not sure? First ever attempt at doing this
I was going directly from the back because I think the bottom is tempered , although I'm not sure? First ever attempt at doing this
cet98 Active member Feb 27, 2015 #11 okay...as long as you are installing an overflow box then the Herbie can be used....and I agree with the 1" drains and 3/4" return sizes
okay...as long as you are installing an overflow box then the Herbie can be used....and I agree with the 1" drains and 3/4" return sizes
Darienreefs7 Active member Feb 27, 2015 #12 I have 2 1 inch drains for a herbie on my 40. And 1 3/4 inch return. I got my drill bits, bulkheads, overflow box, and drill guide from BRS.
I have 2 1 inch drains for a herbie on my 40. And 1 3/4 inch return. I got my drill bits, bulkheads, overflow box, and drill guide from BRS.
Darienreefs7 Active member Feb 27, 2015 #14 2 drains one is tuned to a full siphon with a gate valve and the other takes up a little bit of water.
2 drains one is tuned to a full siphon with a gate valve and the other takes up a little bit of water.
cet98 Active member Feb 27, 2015 #16 cammunoz87 said: Lol I'm a lil new to this what's the herbie method? Click to expand... http://gmacreef.com/herbie-overflow-reef-tank-plumbing-method-basics/
cammunoz87 said: Lol I'm a lil new to this what's the herbie method? Click to expand... http://gmacreef.com/herbie-overflow-reef-tank-plumbing-method-basics/
Kamreefer New member Feb 27, 2015 #19 Thx guys I have a foam rock wall in there that's the only issue but I think it'll be ok
madjoe Premium member Feb 27, 2015 #20 cammunoz87 said: Thx guys I have a foam rock wall in there that's the only issue but I think it'll be ok Click to expand... I made a over flow box into the foam wall once around the drill hole used egg crate as the teeth worked good
cammunoz87 said: Thx guys I have a foam rock wall in there that's the only issue but I think it'll be ok Click to expand... I made a over flow box into the foam wall once around the drill hole used egg crate as the teeth worked good