Source for bulkheads, etc.

[OnTheReef]

Fellow reefers,

Where do you all find bulkhead fittings, seals, O-rings, large PVC fittings, etc?

Thanks,

Eric

 

[MtnDewMan]

Home Depot

US Plastics

Savko

Aquatic Ecosystems

To name a few

 

[Doug1]

Some LFS may have some stuff but if you are looking for a lot to plumb a large system it may be worth ordering online.

 

[oregon gorge]

I got a bunch of them for the 350g from Marine Depot. I liked the price and service/communications. Although, I cheated and made 13 of them myself. I used a 3/4'' nipple, 3/4'' elbow and a 3/4'' threaded coupler with some silicone and they have been fine for 4 months now. The o rings and the washers didnt work in my opinion. They just distorted before sealing. Couldnt get tight enough without distortion. Not enough surface area on the fittings like a regulare bulkhead has.

Oh, BTW, the bulkheads were $4 less ( inc. ship) than the hardware store. Also, HD and Lowes dont carry BH here

Chris

 

[Achilles]

I have an AGA and none of the Puget Sound LFS's nor Hardware stores (Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, or McClendon's) carried bulkheads that fit properly. I ended up ordering them online from Custom Aquatic

 

[OnTheReef]

Yeah, that's one thing I miss about the Bay Area -- the hardware stores had everything. Right now, I am on a scavenger hunt for Wet/Dry Aluminum Dioxide 600 and 800 grit sandpaper. Can't find it anywhere. Same deal with a buffing wheel and fine buffing compound. Sure, everyone carries Turtle Wax, but...

 

[mojoreef]

I get all my Bulkheads and plumbing from Mclenden hardware, actually I just just up a whole bunch of them yesterday. As per price thier pretty cheap to. for schedule 80 1 1/2 BH it was 14 bucks.


Mike

 

[aquariumdebacle]

cheap bulkheads

BSL has 'em for ten bucks

 

[OnTheReef]

Re: where to find bulkheads, etc.

Thanks, Dan -- BLS is rignt on the way home from work, I'll check them out!

 

[mojoreef]

Ok so I am dumb what is BLS, lol

Mike

 

[OnTheReef]

Re: bulkheads etc.

Mojoreef,

Took me a minute, but unless I am much mistaken, BSL = Below Sea Level.

OnTheReef

 

[mojoreef]

what color are they??


mike