help with bulkheads

[thetman36]

210 gal aqueon reef tank duel overflows the holes measure 1 1/2 inches. what size bulkheads do i buy. I want them to be duel threaded so i can remove my stand pipes and returns easily. also what size pvc pipe will fit these bulkheads. thanks

 

[NewfiDog]

i beleive an 1 1/2 hole is 3/4 bulkhead in sched 40, sched 80 it needs to be 1 5/8.
http://www.marinedepot.com/plumbing_parts_fittings_bulkheads_strainers-ap.html

 

[thetman36]

i messed up it's 1 3/4 inch hole so it's a 1 inch bulkhead

 

[rbtwo4]

whatever u do USE teflon tape

 

[thetman36]

will a schedule 80 bulkhead fit this size hole

 

[thetman36]

my question is will a 1 inch schedule 80 bulkhead fit in a 1 3/4 inch hole

 

[NewfiDog]

Its 1 7/8 measure close. That link from MD shows you all the hole sizes. Sched 80 is much better if you can.