Bulkhead?

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by 3lilbrats, Dec 17, 2011.

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  1. 3lilbrats

    3lilbrats Feather Duster

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    This may sound stupid to some of you but, what is a bulkhead on the aquarium community. For my being a former sailor, a bulkhead is a "wall" on the ship.

    With that being said, when I read a 1" bulkhead while reading about a tank or sump I'm specting to see a 1" "wall" on it.

    Please advise.
     
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  2. nyvw

    nyvw Skunk Shrimp

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    They allow you to pass water through the glass, assiming the required hole is there. Im sure someone else will chime in and add more info
     
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  3. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    You may recognize it more as a "thru hull" fitting.
     
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  4. 3lilbrats

    3lilbrats Feather Duster

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    That I know... now I can put 1 and 2 together. I mean, is hard when you are use to a certain way of talking because military, another because of nationality and another because the hobby.
     
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  5. scadsobees

    scadsobees Fire Shrimp

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    I think it started out the same way, many bulkheads are in fact a wall on the back of the aquarium that the water falls into where it then drains into the sump.
     
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  6. 3lilbrats

    3lilbrats Feather Duster

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    The ordeal of being a n00b. LOL!
     
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