I need to order parts in order to drill my 180g tank and I have no idea what to order. I plan on doing the drilling during my move and will probably cap the hole, and then actually do the autodrip within a couple weeks. My goal is to do a 1/2in overflow as I think that will be plenty for a drip system. Still undecided if I should do two holes (1 for backup) or just one. Does this list of parts make sense.
1) 30mm glass drill bit (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diamond-coated-glass-drill-bits.html)
2) 1/2in bulkhead thread x thread (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulkhead-abs-thread-x-thread.html) - this matched to the 30mm drill bit by BRS
3) Low profile strainer threaded (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/low-profile-bulkhead-overflow-strainers.html)
Pending Parts & Questions
1) Do I go with schedule 40 or schedule 80?
2) Should I be doing a thread x thread bulkhead? I don't see an elbow w/thread. What elbow should I get and does this impact the bulkhead I have chosen
3) Should I do a T w/cap instead of elbow to reduce noise or is that not even a concern?
3) Considering this is just a drip, should I get a ball valve or gate valve?
4) Am I missing other parts aside from pvc to run from the top of the tank to my drain?
I wanted to do all threads so I could easily disassemble, but maybe that is a bad idea. I would like to order the parts soon so any feedback is great appreciated. I am a dunce when it comes to this stuff so if you can provide links or pics of parts that would be really helpful.
Thank you!!!
1) 30mm glass drill bit (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diamond-coated-glass-drill-bits.html)
2) 1/2in bulkhead thread x thread (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/bulkhead-abs-thread-x-thread.html) - this matched to the 30mm drill bit by BRS
3) Low profile strainer threaded (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/low-profile-bulkhead-overflow-strainers.html)
Pending Parts & Questions
1) Do I go with schedule 40 or schedule 80?
2) Should I be doing a thread x thread bulkhead? I don't see an elbow w/thread. What elbow should I get and does this impact the bulkhead I have chosen
3) Should I do a T w/cap instead of elbow to reduce noise or is that not even a concern?
3) Considering this is just a drip, should I get a ball valve or gate valve?
4) Am I missing other parts aside from pvc to run from the top of the tank to my drain?
I wanted to do all threads so I could easily disassemble, but maybe that is a bad idea. I would like to order the parts soon so any feedback is great appreciated. I am a dunce when it comes to this stuff so if you can provide links or pics of parts that would be really helpful.
Thank you!!!