Build Series| Eps. 14| Installing Bulkhead And Loc-Line
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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In this video, I will be showing you how to install aquarium bulkheads and how to plumb aquarium returns with loc-line. This video is geared towards anyone who is new with saltwater aquariums and who might find the information in this video useful. I'm using 3/4" bulkheads for my fish tank returns and a 1" bulkhead for the aquarium drain. The loc-line hose I am using is 3/4" and I'll be using the round nozzle return.
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Thank you you have made installing the return on my diy internal sump alot easier
Glad I could help
What a tank upgrade, great progress Gil. almost hit u up for your old 75 on cl but i was about done with my 75 upgrade from the old 55. Top notch plumbing job.
Right on sir! I'm looking forward to plumbing my sump... whenever it gets here... sigh!
No wonder I had such a hard time with mine to put it together, I did it all by hand damn Thank you! For this vid makes things easier for the future
Haha, some else commented they do it by hand. I tried to do it by hand just to demonstrate it on video but I couldn't do it without squirming out of camera view.
looks clean. I had the same loclines on my 300g reducing them to 1/2 & was happy with the flow pattern.
I'm going to likely use the random generating nozzles on this tank. The nozzles spin in circles to give more of a random flow.
Wish I had a basement... that's so cool!!
Ya, it really worked out. Thanks for the post.
Awesome, tank is a beast 😎
LOL, thanks for the post Speedy!
Coming long nicely. Gil have you consider deleting the refill nozzle with just a simple screen cap that fresh salt water can just permeate thru. The tank will look less busy, also it will not be a distraction and give an overall cleaner look. Also, are you going to be using check valve (back siphon) or ball valve at the auto refill line?
Hey Chilylevel5, thanks for the suggestion. I honestly don't know how this is all going to work. I have a mental picture, but until I actually get my hands wet, I won't know what adjustments I can make. I definitely will have a ball valve behind the tank to control the flow into the tank if needed. I have also installed a check valve which I covered in my Vectra M1 plumbing video. The Vectra M1 will be my pump to pump fresh saltwater back into the DT. As for the refill nozzle, I'm all for making it look cleaner. I'm thinking a screen will not control the spray of water coming in, and will force me to turn down the amount of water coming back into the DT to make it more of a waterfall, which will take longer to refill the tank. But you did give me an idea to come out of the refill union with a simple 90 fitting. I may change it based on your suggestion. A big part of doing these videos is to get great feedback like this one, so THANK YOU!
OMG I have spent like 3 hours trying to find out the name of that "flared nozzle". but thx to this video I looked up Loc-line and boom found it right away. Loc-Line 3/4 inch x 3 inch Ball Socket Flare Nozzle, Im making a waterfall and this will be perfect for water distribution.
NICE, so glad it helped. I post daily on Instagram if you're interested.
How does your drain break the siphon?
I love that tank. .
It's coming along slooooooowly...
Nice video BUT I'm NOT down for all this , even tho i just got a nice tank realizing it was an over flow with the two wholes in the middle of tank towards back, NOW since i don't want to go this way do you have any suggestions how to seal the two holes up, Ive read from using glass top and bottom sealing with silicone or i was thinking using Bulkheads, i herd what you said about the pvc and the bulkhead not recommended, But when i got the tank pvc and sealer were used, they had to cut the bottom parts off because they were sealed,.
Is their a way to use a bulk head and customize something simple to seal them up on a 60 gallon rimless ?
I seen the inserted to keep fish from getting sucked in maybe now writing this using rubber plugs with plumbers sealer or silicone and just plug the top and bottom , BUT i for sure don't needs leaks or a disaster since I'm a renter, any feedback aka: Suggestions ,? Tnks
For plumbing 2 returns would you just split your pipe and run a pipe up to each return?
I am doing a new build. Never plumbed a diy sump before. How do you connect the piping to the bulk head from the outside of the tank ? I see a bunch of these bulk heads have threads there too so Im guessing no slip. Thanks.
Thank you
I bet your getting anxious to get it wet... build looking good Gil
Anxious... STRESSED... LOL, yes to both. I'll have my 20 gallon nano wet before the 100 at this pace!
Did you drill 1 inch or 3/4 inch holes for the 3/4in bulkheads?
I used a diamond coated drill bit purchased from Bulk Reef Supply. If you look on their website, they have drill bits matching your particular need.
Bro I put together and pull those loc lines apart with my bare hands 😬💪
LMAO, I was going to mention putting them together with brute force like yours, but my weak arms couldn't do it without flopping my hands out of view of the camera. Since I couldn't demo this without looking dumb, I left it out. I tried though!
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I thought it was " refer GIRL" . Where's the broad?
Have you had any issues with Teflon tape?
Nope, just don't use too much. 3-5 wrap arounds should be fine.
Great vid!
How far do you typically drill the return line from the top of the tank??
I’m doing this to my 40Gallon breeder.
Great info bud. The loc line pliers seem like overkill, til you own them and then you "get it" lol
Isn't that the truth, thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for the video! Came across other plumbing videos that never explain drilled return lines.
Great video Gil and as always full of great info. I can not wait to see where the progress goes from here. Also on a side note I think everyone that is in the hobby for some time has one of the R2R towels...lol
Thanks Scott, really really appreciate all of your comments! LOL, that's what happens when you promote your business/forum!
The Loc Line Plyers are great. Ill be doing some plumbing today, Great Video Gill!
Thanks Mang, seems like your always plumbing or fagging something... you da man!
Verry interested to see this tank evolving. 😁😁
I hope I don't disappoint!
Solid update, like you said one step closer.
Ha, baby step closer! Thanks Pelphrey!
Hi I'm currently changing my 450 tank to external filter from a sump,what would be the best way to seal the 3 holes on the bottom of the tank where the bulkheads were?
I would keep the bulkheads, run a 4" PVC pipe and glue a cap at the end of it.
Great how to video Gil :)
Thank you Cesca!
That was awesome. Nice clean install on the back too.
Thank you very much.
ive only watched 1 min so far and youve already answered most questions i have and can finally see it go together. thank you
HAHA, that's awesome, thanks for the post.
@@ReeferGil I needed up getting the stuff to build it, was adding a AIO to a Aqueon 65 gallon. Decided to just go for a Red Sea reefer 250. First system with a sump so I’m learning
Very detailed video. Tank looks very nice
Ryan Monaghan Appreciate the post Ryan
So excited!
Ha, me too, thanks Kate!
Looking good 😁
Thank you Ralph!
Can't wait to see that beautiful tank full of water
You and ME both, lol! Thanks man!
Hey Gil it's Jeff I finally made a UA-cam channel check it out if you have some time only 1 video so far but hope to post many more thanks - American Reefing