Lifegard Aquatics Airline Bulkhead, anyone use?

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So I am building a 96"x24"x36"tall glass tank. It will have 5 holes drilled on the bottom, two sets of two Oceanclears and panworld pumps for filtration. And one hole dead center for air input to break the surface tension. I was recommended to look into this product. http://www.lifegardaquatics.com/products/?product=lifegard-airline-bulkhead-kit-2. It looks as if it just has two check valves. I am freaked out by the airline popping off the bulkhead if the airpump dies and ahving water flood under the tank, basically draining the entire tank.I understand that I can put the check valves INSIDE the aquarium, AND some outside, right? Still, things fail.

Is this product ok to use? Has other people used it? Are there alternatives to air injection through the bottom of the tank?
 
I considered using these as well. I didn't because of the same concerns you have. Also, IME airline check valves get all gummed up just from stuff in the air. It causes a lot of wear to an air pump.
 
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Exactly, the check valves eventually fail. This tank is seen from both sides, in a wall, so under tank airline is best way aesthetically. Anyone else? Ultimately I will post what I do. I'll even show the finished tank being a slightly largerish tank.
 
I figured it out, after talking to Bulk Reef Supply, they have RO fittings that will work and use RO line, then on either end use a threaded adapter to a regular airline to then connect to the air stones and the pump itself!
 
I still do not know if I am going to do it. Eventually a check valve will fail. It just feels like it is asking for the tank to drain. And since this is going in a restaurant... I may just go up and over the side, and get creative on how to hide it.
 
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