I have a 55 gallon plastic food grade barrel that I am going to make into a sump. I need a bulkhead that will work on it to tap thru the side of the barrel (or do I?). If you have any ideas on where I can find such a thing or how I can do a work around, I'm open to suggestions.
Bulkheads that will work on a barrel
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I've got 2 inch threaded bulkheads with very thick gaskets for use on industrial storage tanks for $20 or less on 6+. The gasket is 1 cm thick and it comes with a rigid washer for the nut side.
These bulkheads were so good that after the first 6 I bought 50 more just to have them.
The rigid washer is wonderful for clamping on to pond liners.
Best fishes
David
www.goldfishgarage.com
These bulkheads were so good that after the first 6 I bought 50 more just to have them.
The rigid washer is wonderful for clamping on to pond liners.
Best fishes
David
www.goldfishgarage.com
duke33;2568686; said:
Yes, there is a reason. The tank will drain into the top of the barrel (filter/sump). The barrel will drain into the sump under the tank (heaters), and a pump will return to the tank. The top of the barrel will have an inlet from the tank, an outlet from a smaller pump in the barrel that will push water up into stackable plastic storage bins that will be on top of the barrel over a large hole. Bio-media will fill the bins. Having it on the barrel instead of on the sump under my tank is 1) not much room under my tank and 2) the sump under the tank is too small to fit the plastic stackable storage bin into it.
Will do, but don't expect "pretty".mr_cool_guy;2576196; said:
So, if I understand this right, the water will gravity drain out of the barrel? And, you need to maintain a water level in the barrel ( that is why you want to go through the side)? If so, one option is to put the barrel on a stand. It could be only a couple inches high if needed. You only need enough room underneath to fit in a pvc elbow. Drill the hole in the bottom and put your bulkhead in the bottom's flat surface. attach a standpipe to the inside part of the bulkhead and set it to the water depth you want in the barrel.
frnchjeep;2576416; said:
Excellent idea. I think I might go this route. It would also let me easily make a drain to suck out the gunk on the bottom. A stand it shall be.
I used electrical bulkheads found at home depot and 'cheap'. They are are gray in color and tighten all the way together by hand unlike white PVC ones.
To give you an idea, these are my DIY filters for my koi pond
I also used PL roofers sealer found in home depot (calk), works great with water and my koi
Put a bead of that stuff around the bulkhead, tighten the bulkhead and fill with water, I never had to wait for it to cure. awesome stuff!
To give you an idea, these are my DIY filters for my koi pond
I also used PL roofers sealer found in home depot (calk), works great with water and my koi
Put a bead of that stuff around the bulkhead, tighten the bulkhead and fill with water, I never had to wait for it to cure. awesome stuff!