How would you block this hole?

[richardhmc]

I got a sump from the swap. It has two drilled holes on the bottom side which I would like to plug up. What would be the best way?

Pics below Thanks! I was thinking about using a pvc cap, or a bulkhead of some sort.

 

[jaa1456]

A bulkhead

 

[richardhmc]

home depot doesnt sell bulkheads apparently. why do i always assume that they have everything. haha. where can I get em cheaply?

 

[Fishluva513]

U can use a square of glass or acrylic and silicone from the inside. Bulk head and plug will work also. First way is the cheaper option

 

[smoq]

I would use two bulkheads with plugs in case you will use those holes sometime in the future. That's how I plugged my sump

 

[masterswimmer]

I would use two bulkheads with plugs in case you will use those holes sometime in the future. That's how I plugged my sump

+1

Be aware, trying to patch the holes with a piece of glass or acrylic and silicone is asking for a flood. Silicone is not the appropriate adhesive when working with acrylic. You can use Weldon for acrylic to acrylic (don't use glass).

I agree with smoq though. Much better solution.

Russ

 

[richardhmc]

I measured the hole and it is approx 1 3/4 inches from left to right side.

so would I be using a 1 1/2" bulkhead?

 

[Alex]

home depot doesnt sell bulkheads apparently. why do i always assume that they have everything. haha. where can I get em cheaply?

You can get them at aquatic obsessions.

 

[Dre]

U can use a square of glass or acrylic and silicone from the inside. Bulk head and plug will work also. First way is the cheaper option

The first way is the most expensive when it create a mini flood in his house.

 

[Fishluva513]

I've done it without a issue

 

[tosiek]

Get a bulkhead and a cap. Should run you about 15$ a hole to cap it. You can order bulkheads off our vendors or an online site. HD doesn't sell them, neither does lowes.

 

[reefs247]

yea unfortunately in my experience no home depot ,lowes plumbing supply or hardware store sells them and if you ask they look at you like you have 6 heads. Best bet is probably look online but they are not too cheap. IF anyone knows a good place to get cheap ones put me on!

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Weldon and an acrylic square is the best way to fill the hole.

 

[loneracer05]

I get mine from bulk reef supply.shipping shud b cheap for them.

 

[fishman1069]

I get my bulkheads from Aqua Hut in Coram. They have the same prices as online but you dont have to pay shipping, Im pretty sure for an 1 3/4 hole your gonna use a 1" bulkhead! HTH

 

[richardhmc]

yea unfortunately in my experience no home depot ,lowes plumbing supply or hardware store sells them and if you ask they look at you like you have 6 heads. Best bet is probably look online but they are not too cheap. IF anyone knows a good place to get cheap ones put me on!

haha you shoulda seen the look on their face when I asked them for eggcrate. The guy goes "egg. crate. eggcrate?"

 

[Fishluva513]

Lmao i had the same issue with the egg crate. Its in the commercial lighting area for any1 that needs it

 

[richardhmc]

I get my bulkheads from Aqua Hut in Coram. They have the same prices as online but you dont have to pay shipping, Im pretty sure for an 1 3/4 hole your gonna use a 1" bulkhead! HTH

Alright cool thanks

 

[grknyer]

There are places on Staten Island that carry these types of fittings

 

[D Reef240]

bulkhead with a screw in cap from home depo. bulkhead from pet store and cap from depo.