Bulkheads

[reddhaus]

I am looking at bulkheads for my new 125 AGA. I was on the Aquatic Eco-Systems website and noticed that they have a large selection. I see that they have 1 inch bulkheads for like $5.55 and then they have the "high quality" version for $15.90.

Is there really that big of a quality difference? Has anyone ever had problems with so called "cheap" bulkheads. I would think that this would be something that you would not want to skimp on and i don't have a problem getting the more expensive ones if the cost is justified. At the same time, there are plenty of other things to spend that extra money on if the $5.55 version is safe.

Any and all input and experience is needed and welcomed.

[Bughead]

I only have experience with regular bulkheads, ours are from Pet Warehouse at $5.99 for the 3/4" and $10.99 for the 2". So I guess ours are not the "high quality", but I can't see what the difference would be. These are quite sturdy. I think the problem with a cheap one that could arise is that it could crack on tightening. But both of ours work fine.

[Ltspd]

These are pretty stout.

http://www.plumbingsupply.com/bulkhead.html

[Bughead]

Big price jump from the 2" to the 3". Best to keep that hummer under 2".

[Portland Reefer]

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