Bulkhead Sizes. Need help.

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I FINALLY got a real stand for my 75 gallon show ( 60x18x18 ) turtle tank. I want to drill it out for the wet/dry I bought.

    I think I want a 1.5" drillbit, 3/4" bulkhead, and 1" pipe. Is this right? I haven't done this in a long while.

    Also can I use a wood hole saw on an acrylic tank?

    Thanks in advance,

    matt
     
    Matt Rogers, Mar 12, 2006
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    it's a 1 3/4" hole for a 1" bulkhead. That should give you a 1" pipe

    I'm not sure of the drill bit. But I think you need something with smaller teeth

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Mar 12, 2006
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  3. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    Use a Dremel if you have one.
     
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  4. Matt Rogers

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    No dremel here.
    Funny thing, I just did a search on the net and found my old post. :)
     
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  5. GINNY

    GINNY Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    wood bit would work . go slow ! I drill acylic to make my sumps and skimmers .
     
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