Drilling Question

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  1. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    I am getting ready to drill my sump for an external pump and just have one quick question.

    The hole for the bulkhead...I was planning on making it about an 1''-2'' from the bottom....thats correct right?
     
    ccscscpc, Mar 9, 2010
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    yep yep.. I would go with 2 inches, then you can get a pvc 90 and turn it so the intake is cloeser to the bottom.. its just a little extra piece of mind if your ato stops or water level gets too low..
     
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  3. ccscscpc

    ccscscpc Millepora

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    wow....awesome idea....!!!
    man....you learn like 10 things new on this site everyday!
    K+
     
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  4. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    glad to help..
     
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