Bulkheads

reddhaus · 11-21-2002, 08:51 PM

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 · 11-22-2002, 12:15 PM

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 · 11-22-2002, 04:39 PM

These are pretty stout.

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

Bughead · 11-23-2002, 12:24 AM

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

Portland Reefer · 11-24-2002, 01:30 PM

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11-21-2002, 08:51 PM	#1
reddhaus Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Grand Blanc, MI Posts: 223	Bulkheads 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.

11-22-2002, 12:15 PM	#2
Bughead Governor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 1,152	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. __________________ The road to hell is paved with good intentions, but it's the thought that counts.

11-22-2002, 04:39 PM	#3
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	These are pretty stout. http://www.plumbingsupply.com/bulkhead.html __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

11-23-2002, 12:24 AM	#4
Bughead Governor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 1,152	Big price jump from the 2" to the 3". Best to keep that hummer under 2". __________________ The road to hell is paved with good intentions, but it's the thought that counts.

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11-24-2002, 01:30 PM	#5
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