bulkhead question

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  1. VPBassist

    VPBassist Bristle Worm

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    I have a tank with two inch holes drilled into the bottom of it. What size bulkhead to I need for it? I assumed that I needed a 2" bulkhead but the description of that item online says a 2" bulkhead requires a 3" hole. I'm confused. This is my first drilled tank and my first sump. Thanks for your help.
     
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    The way bulkheads are labeled is but what size plumbing fits in them rather than outside diameter. Unfortunately I don't have any bulkheads on hand right now to measure for you.
     
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  3. saltyfresh

    saltyfresh Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    if you have a 2 inch hole you will only be able to go with a 1.5 inch pipe. depending if you are useing schedual 40-80

    you need to find a bulk head that says use 2 inch hole and just plumb off that size pipe.
     
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