bulkhead??

ReeFGeeK · 02-09-2002, 10:24 AM

Im looking to do the duruso mod to my tank today but have no idea what size bulkhead is in it can someone tell me what size bulkhead is in a oceanic 150?

ReeFGeeK

**Ninong** · 02-09-2002, 12:13 PM

That tank has dual 1" drains, so you should use 1.25" or 1.5" standpipes. Rich Durso himself used 1.25" standpipes over his 1" drains: http://www.rl180reef.com/frames.htm

Ninong

ReeFGeeK · 02-09-2002, 12:37 PM

The pipes that are in the tank now are3/4 how do i fit 1.25 in that?

ReeFGeeK

Rin · 02-09-2002, 01:44 PM

How many overflows do you have? One or Two?

ReeFGeeK · 02-09-2002, 01:44 PM

heh its 1" thats in there and i guess from reading on the site you get a adapter type thing to go from 1" to 1.5" hmm i will have a fun day today have to do a waterchange too

umm but one question why cant i just make the stand pipe 1" ?

ReeFGeeK

ReeFGeeK · 02-09-2002, 01:46 PM

i have 2 overflow but the tank isnt level so the one on the right is doing most of the work and im not really worried bout now because ill be moving in like 2 years so ill just level it then if i need more flow ill just add a closed loop.

Rin · 02-09-2002, 01:56 PM

Not having a level tank is very stressful on the side glass. The side glass is not designed for that sort of pressure. Good luck.

You want 1.5" (or 1.25") pipes to maximize flow into sump. Keeping your pipe the same size is going to create an irritating siphoning noise. Additionally, your overflow may not be able to keep up with the return pump and you'll overflow the tank.

ReeFGeeK · 02-09-2002, 02:10 PM

its not unlevel that much and thanks for the reply bout the pipes

ReeFGeeK

02-09-2002, 10:24 AM	#1
ReeFGeeK Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 23	bulkhead?? Im looking to do the duruso mod to my tank today but have no idea what size bulkhead is in it can someone tell me what size bulkhead is in a oceanic 150? ReeFGeeK

02-09-2002, 01:44 PM	#4
Rin Mayor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 774	How many overflows do you have? One or Two? __________________ -Todd

02-09-2002, 01:56 PM	#7
Rin Mayor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 774	Not having a level tank is very stressful on the side glass. The side glass is not designed for that sort of pressure. Good luck. You want 1.5" (or 1.25") pipes to maximize flow into sump. Keeping your pipe the same size is going to create an irritating siphoning noise. Additionally, your overflow may not be able to keep up with the return pump and you'll overflow the tank. __________________ -Todd

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02-09-2002, 12:13 PM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 20,350	That tank has dual 1" drains, so you should use 1.25" or 1.5" standpipes. Rich Durso himself used 1.25" standpipes over his 1" drains: http://www.rl180reef.com/frames.htm Ninong

02-09-2002, 12:37 PM	#3
ReeFGeeK Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 23	The pipes that are in the tank now are3/4 how do i fit 1.25 in that? ReeFGeeK

02-09-2002, 01:46 PM	#6
ReeFGeeK Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 23	i have 2 overflow but the tank isnt level so the one on the right is doing most of the work and im not really worried bout now because ill be moving in like 2 years so ill just level it then if i need more flow ill just add a closed loop.

02-09-2002, 02:10 PM	#8
ReeFGeeK Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 23	its not unlevel that much and thanks for the reply bout the pipes ReeFGeeK

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