bulkhead through rubbermaid sump?

[samurai9]

Anyone tried or know if its possible to drill a hole through a rubbermaid sump? im talking about the plastic ones, not the fiberglass.

 

[Totlxtc]

Sure is and easy too! I just drilled it with a hole bit in a drill. Place in bulkhead and tighten, Done!

 

[Bill2]

Yup do it all the time. I use a metal hole saw on a drill and it works great just don't press too hard
Bill

 

[esmithiii]

I cut the bulkhead hole in my rubbermaid sump with an exacto knife.

Ernie

 

[samurai9]

thanks guys! you see, i have a cpr cy 192 biolfilter, there's no room in that sump for decent skimmer, so im looking for alternatives. It think im gonna go for a euroreef for my 100 gallon. Makes you wonder why people pay so much for sumps

 

[samurai9]

ernie did you do it with an exacto knife cause its easier or because you didn't have a drill

 

[TooFar2Sea]

When I added a rubbermaid tub to my system I cut the hole with an old steak knife. The tubs are not hard to cut, especially if you draw a circle to guide you.
Since it was a low-budget project I didn't even spend the extra money for true bulkheads. I used the pvc connectors that have threads, one on each side of the tub, with rubber gaskets one each side between the connector and the side of the tub.